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Holiday Oral Health Tips – How to Keep Your Mouth Healthy

November 9, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Family sitting around the dinner table during the holidays.

*Updated December 2024 The holiday season has arrived, bringing with it an abundance of festive treats and indulgent foods that may not be the best for our bodies—or our smiles. Don’t let holiday temptations take a toll on your oral health! Consider our best oral health tips … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Holiday, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

How to clean a nightguard 101

November 9, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Night guards are an important part of taking care of your oral health. Learn how to properly clean and take care of them here.

Night guards are an important part of taking care of your oral health. Learn how to properly clean and care for them by following the tips below. How to clean a night guard Cleaning your night guard correctly is an important part of its care. Follow the four tips below to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Five reasons to schedule dental and vision checkups now

November 9, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

If you are already thinking about excuses as to why you can’t make and keep these preventive appointments, we’re here to convince you otherwise. Here are five reasons to schedule dental and vision appointments today:

Skipping dental and vision checkups may seem easy but doing so can cause some serious harm to your health!  Making regular visits to your dentist or optometrist is important! Regular preventive visits help keep you on top of any issues with your oral and vision health. … [Read more...]

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

What is geriatric dentistry?

October 19, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Geriatric dentistry is important for the treatment of age-specific oral health issues for adults 65 and up.

You wouldn't visit a dermatologist if you were experiencing back pain, right? Luckily, the medical field is home to hundreds of specialties that allow doctors to provide expert care and knowledge specific to your body's needs. The same type of specialization goes for different … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

How to clean a toothbrush

October 19, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Cleaning your toothbrush is important. Find out why it’s crucial to clean your toothbrush, the steps to properly clean your toothbrush, where to store your toothbrush, and when it should be replaced.

When was the last time you cleaned your toothbrush? Cleaning your toothbrush probably isn’t at the top of your list of priorities, but it should be! Keeping the tool you use to clean your mouth is an important step in keeping your oral and overall health in check. Keep … [Read more...]

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

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