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Deck the Halls with Homemade Treasures: DIY Holiday Gifts for All

November 3, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

December is here, and the 3rd is Make A Gift Day! Crafting has “tangible health benefits” and can be very therapeutic during a bustling holiday season. Try channeling your holiday stress into creativity!  Loved ones often enjoy presents filled with (your) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Just For Fun, New Mexico

Holiday Foods that Bring the Gift of Cavities

November 3, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

If you’re adding these holiday food favorites to your list, keep in mind they are holiday foods that cause cavities and opt for a low sugar version.

If you’re looking forward to a snooze after your holiday meal, don’t forget to brush before your nap. There’s no shortage of holiday foods that cause cavities. Letting all that sugar sit on your teeth for long periods of time can lead to tooth decay! Keep your oral health … [Read more...]

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

Beat the Thanksgiving Guilt – Healthier Thanksgiving Side Options

October 12, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Find Thanksgiving side replacements with foods that are good for your teeth and food for healthy teeth and gums!

Thanksgiving dinner—the one time each year we justify eating until our pants can’t button. Unfortunately, we aren’t filling up on an abundance of fruits and vegetables. Instead, the Thanksgiving dinner table is usually full of fat, salt, and sugar. Avoid Thanksgiving guilt by … [Read more...]

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

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

October 12, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Plate of healthy Thanksgiving food.

*Updated November 2025 Key takeaways: Turkey, ham, and hens have long been the stars of the holiday table, but not this year. This Thanksgiving, the sides are taking center stage. Whether you're looking for lighter options or just want to mix things up, these healthy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 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

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