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Winter Sports That Need Mouthguards

December 17, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

If you’re planning your winter activities, don’t forget to pack a mouthguard! Here are winter sports that need mouthguards to keep your smile safe.

Winter is coming, which means it’s time to start preparing for activities in the snow! While most winter athletes focus on gearing up with layers of warm clothing and specialized equipment, there's one essential piece of safety gear that often goes overlooked: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Health and Fitness, Holiday, New Mexico, Oral Health

New Year = New Dental Benefits

December 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Don’t let your dental benefits fall to the wayside! Click to learn why a happy new year means it’s time to think about your dental benefits.

Dental benefits might not be at the top of your holiday wish list, but there are plenty of reasons your plan should be! For starters, teeth are about more than a pretty smile. According to a recent study, Americans lose an estimated 320.8 million hours of work or school … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, New Mexico, Oral Health

The Creation of the Modern Toothbrush

October 19, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Learn how toothbrushes were created, who created them, and when they were first invented as we dive into the creation of the modern-day toothbrush and modern oral health practices.

Do you know how toothbrushes were created? Do you know who created them, or when they were invented? The answer takes us back thousands of years. Humans have been cleaning their teeth since 3500 BC, first by chewing on sticks. Babylon chewing sticks are the oldest oral health … [Read more...]

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

Do Cows Get Dental Care? A Look into the Mouth of a Farm Animal

October 19, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Healthy smiles are as important to us as they are to our animal friends. Take a peek into the world of farm animal dental care with us!

Healthy smiles are as important to us as they are to our animal friends. Take a peek into the world of farm animal dental care with us! We asked an animal sanctuary rescuer about her experience with farm dental care as owner of Broken Shovels Farm. Andrea, the rescuer, sees … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun, New Mexico

Dental Coverage for the Self-Employed

September 10, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Discover how to maintain your oral health and financial well-being by using dental benefits for self-employed individuals.

As a self-employed individual, you know how important it is to stay healthy. An unplanned illness, such as a dental emergency, can take a serious toll on your business. Maintaining a healthy smile via preventive care helps you avoid needing complex treatment down the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, New Mexico

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