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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

Why our smile is our superpower

September 8, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Get ready to celebrate your Smile Power by brushing up on our top three superpowers you have with great oral health!

With comic books and movie adaptions making up a large part of modern entertainment, it’s easy to wonder about having superpowers. While many wish for super strength or the ability to fly, what many folks don’t realize is that they already have a superpower right under their … [Read more...]

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

When it Comes to Dental Hygiene Awareness, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?

August 9, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Pop quiz, hotshot! You might think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, so let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test. Can you ace these five questions?

Pop quiz, hotshot! You might think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, so let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test: TRUE OR FALSE: OLDER ADULTS CAN STILL GET CAVITIES. True — In fact, some adults are more prone to oral health issues as … [Read more...]

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

What’s the Cost of Avoiding the Dentist?

July 7, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Does the cost of a dental appointment keep you from your cleanings? The real, long-term cost of avoiding the dentist may surprise you.

Does the cost of your biannual cleanings keep you from going to the dentist twice a year? The real cost of skipping the dentist may be more than you think. If you’re steering clear of visiting the dentist, you may be impacting more than your mouth. Dental cleanings have … [Read more...]

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

Saved by a Straw: Oral Health Benefits of Drinking Through a Straw

July 7, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

The need for straws may get mixed reviews, but some individuals like older adults rely on single-use straws to get through the day with enough hydration.

Straws have become an icon in the fight against non-reusable plastics. Plastic straws make up about 7% of plastic product waste found in the U.S., and they’ve been a recent topic for state legislatures including Washington and California. Both businesses and cities are urging … [Read more...]

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

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