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Reap the Benefits of Healthy Employees | Dental Benefits for Small Businesses in New Mexico

August 28, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Employees talking in front of their small business.

*Updated April 2025 A healthy team is a productive team—and when it comes to supporting employee well-being, dental benefits play a key role. For small businesses, offering dental insurance isn’t just about coverage—it’s about investing in your company’s success. Why small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

DIY Teeth Straightening: Dangerous TikTok Trends

July 26, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Discover the risks of DIY teeth straightening trends on TikTok and learn why using rubber bands, shaving teeth, and removing braces at home can lead to permanent oral damage.

TikTok has become a powerhouse in the social media landscape not just due to its funny and relatable user-generated videos but also because of its ability to quickly spread viral trends and challenges. Many trends on TikTok are harmless. However, those that can have a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Things to Know About Mouth Exercises

July 26, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Facial muscles work differently than other muscles in the body. Does that mean they can’t be strengthened through mouth exercises like other muscles?

It’s important to exercise to keep your heart and muscles strong. But what about exercising the muscles that make up your mouth? Is it important to work out the part of your body that helps you talk, chew, and smile? Recently, a movement around mouth and facial exercises has … [Read more...]

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

Preparing for Open Enrollment: Dental Insurance

July 26, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Dental insurance open enrollment is approaching fast. Are you ready for it? Use this guide when preparing for dental insurance open enrollment.

Dental insurance open enrollment is approaching fast. Are you ready for it? Open enrollment refers to a period of time, typically near the end of the year, in which you can add benefits for the first time or make changes to your current insurance plans and employee benefits. … [Read more...]

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

How to Pack a Tooth-Friendly Picnic

June 26, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Packing a nutritious, delicious, and tooth-friendly picnic doesn’t need to be hard! Next time you head to the park, backyard, or wherever your picnic is, be sure to include these tooth-friendly foods!

Is your picnic basket full of highly processed food or treats with enough sugar to make your teeth hurt? It may be time for a picnic intervention! Packing a nutritious, delicious, and tooth-friendly picnic doesn’t need to be hard. Next time you head to the park, backyard, or … [Read more...]

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

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