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Meet the Quokka: The Most Smiley Animal in Honor of National Smile Month

April 21, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Whether you need a reason to smile or facts to impress your friends, keep reading to learn more about the famous quokka, which is considered to have the best smile in the animal kingdom.

Each year, National Smile Month is celebrated from mid-May to mid-June to highlight the importance of good oral health and a healthy smile. Started in the United Kingdom, National Smile Month is now celebrated in countries all around the world. We can’t think of a better way … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun, New Mexico

People with Dental Benefits are Happier

April 21, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

A healthy smile is important when it comes to being happy! Find out how dental benefits and happiness are linked.

A genuine smile is a meaningful way to communicate with those around you. We use our smiles to share how we feel every day. However, when someone doesn’t feel proud of their smile, it can take a toll on their self-esteem. A healthy and shining smile exudes confidence and … [Read more...]

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

Tips to Help Someone with Dental Anxiety

March 9, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. If you know someone that deals with a fear of the dentist, check out some of our favorite tips to help ease anxiety at the dentist’s office.

Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. In fact, it’s estimated that 50 to 80 percent of the population have some degree of anxiety when it comes to dentist appointments. If you know someone that has dental anxiety, you know how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, New Mexico, Oral Health

Vision Protection for Kids Playing Sports

March 9, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Sports are the leading cause of eye injuries in school-aged kids. Learn how to protect your child’s vision during organized sports.

Organized sports for kids teach teamwork, physical fitness, and a variety of other beneficial skills. To enjoy sports safely, kids wear shin guards for soccer or padding for football. But what about keeping their eyes safe? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 90 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, New Mexico

March Madness: How Athletes can Protect their Smiles During Games

February 16, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

With March Madness right around the corner, let’s investigate the connections between sports and oral health injuries and go over methods of oral health protection for athletes both on and off the court.

Every year in March, college basketball players from all over the United States come together to participate in the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament. Hundreds of athletes battle it out to be the last team standing in the finals. To do this it takes hours of practice, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, New Mexico, Oral Health

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