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Beyond the Toothbrush: Oral Health Helpers

June 14, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

There’s no substitute for consistent brushing, flossing, and dental visits. However, these oral health helpers could be great additions to your dental care routine.

There’s no substitute for consistent brushing, flossing, and dental visits, but these oral health helpers could be great additions to your dental care routine.  1. Plaque Disclosing Tablets These dental detectives contain a dye that stains plaque-filled areas you missed. … [Read more...]

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

A History of “Halitosis” and the Listerine Marketing Campaign

June 14, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Humans have dealt with bad breath for thousands of years. It wasn’t until the late 1880s, however, that people saw it as an opportunity to make money. Learn more about the history of “halitosis” and the “medicine” that combats it.

Bad breath has inflicted humans for thousands of years. It wasn’t until the late 1800s, however, that people called it a “disease” and jumped on the opportunity to make money by creating a “medicine” for the embarrassing problem. Today, this “medicine” called Listerine is used by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Hydration & Your Mouth: Oral Health Benefits of Water

May 12, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Person drinking water and smiling.

*Updated July 2025 Drinking the correct amount of water daily offers a range of benefits for your body, from regulating temperature and cushioning joints to aiding digestion, preventing constipation, and protecting tissues and organs. But the benefits of water don’t stop … [Read more...]

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

The Unique Connection Between Oral Health and Mental Health

April 27, 2022 By ddnmwordpress

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*Updated May 2026 Key takeaways about oral health and mental health: The link between oral health and physical health is well established. For example, poor oral hygiene has long been associated with serious conditions like heart disease and stroke. But the relationship … [Read more...]

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

The Value of Dental Insurance vs. Paying Out-of-Pocket

April 1, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Person taking money out of their wallet.

*Updated June 2025 Last year, 91 percent of adults admitted they “believe that a dental visit is as important as an annual physical,” according to the 2024 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report. However, only an estimated 65 percent of the population have … [Read more...]

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

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