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Move Aside, Turkey: 5 Thanksgiving Side Dishes that Steal the Show

October 12, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Turkey may be the star of the show on Thanksgiving, but these delicious and healthy Thanksgiving side dishes are sure to equally wow your guests!

Whether it’s ham, hens, or good ol’ fashioned turkey, meat shines as the holiday table showstopper during Thanksgiving. Not this year! Meat, step aside for sides. It’s time for delicious and healthy Thanksgiving side dishes to take center stage. Thanksgiving side dishes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, New Mexico, Recipes and Nutrition

Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth, Ranked

September 8, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Here’s a list of the top three WORST Halloween candies for your teeth. These are absolutely NOT dentist-approved!

With costumes, cauldrons, and candy, it’s hard to not get excited when All Hallows’ Eve rolls around! Halloween kicks off the slew of holidays that take us through the end of the year. As is the case with many holidays, Halloween comes with a ton of sweets and treats to set the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Just For Fun, Recipes and Nutrition

Tooth-Friendly Treats: Quick Pumpkin Pudding

August 9, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Tasty Pumpkin Pudding.

*Updated November 2024 Looking for a sweet treat that’s both delicious and easy on your teeth? This pumpkin pudding recipe is not only packed with flavor, but it's also a tooth-friendly alternative to sugary desserts. Pumpkin is rich in vitamins and minerals, and with this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, New Mexico, Recipes and Nutrition

When it Comes to Dental Hygiene Awareness, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?

August 9, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Pop quiz, hotshot! You might think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, so let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test. Can you ace these five questions?

Pop quiz, hotshot! You might think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, so let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test: TRUE OR FALSE: OLDER ADULTS CAN STILL GET CAVITIES. True — In fact, some adults are more prone to oral health issues as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun, New Mexico, Oral Health

Tooth-Friendly Endurance Training Recovery Snack for Cyclists and Runners

July 7, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Cyclists, runners, and swimmers need tooth-friendly recipes for athletes that will not only keep you fueled, but are delicious, as well.

Whether you’re an amateur athlete, a weekend warrior, or a competing endurance athlete, it’s likely you eat and drink sugar and carbohydrates before, during, and after exercise. You probably consume quite a bit to stay fueled and feed your muscles the nutrients they need. This is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, Recipes and Nutrition

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