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National Children’s Dental Health Month: Is Your Child’s Instrument Making Them Ill?

January 4, 2021 By ddnmwordpress

Is your child’s school harboring dangerous bacteria in musical instruments that carry germs? Learn if they’re at risk and how to fix it.

Ah, the sound of young hands making their first attempt at music– it’s something a parent would never forget. Drums? Horns? Orchestra? Band? Does one of these primary-school electives help your child more than another? How do you choose? In tandem with considering your child’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Just For Fun, Oral Health

Tips to Quit Smoking + its Impact on Oral Health

December 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Understanding the toll nicotine takes on our bodies and our mouths – plus these tools to quit smoking - can help you kick the habit.

Wondering how to quit smoking? We’re here to help. It’s estimated that about 50 million Americans have an addiction to nicotine. The type of products vary from e-cigarettes to combustible cigarettes, chew, and snuff. Thankfully, there are many tools available to quit smoking. You … [Read more...]

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

5 Dental Extras You Can Get with Your FSA

December 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Flexible spending accounts allows participants to deduct a portion of their pre-taxed income into an account that they can use to pay for qualified medical expenses and childcare costs.

Flexible spending accounts, also known as FSAs, are benefit plans that employers can offer to employees. The benefit allows participants to deduct a portion of their pre-taxed income into an account that they can use to pay for qualified medical expenses and childcare … [Read more...]

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

Winter Sports That Need Mouthguards

December 17, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

If you’re planning your winter activities, don’t forget to pack a mouthguard! Here are winter sports that need mouthguards to keep your smile safe.

Winter is coming, which means it’s time to start preparing for activities in the snow! While most winter athletes focus on gearing up with layers of warm clothing and specialized equipment, there's one essential piece of safety gear that often goes overlooked: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Health and Fitness, Holiday, New Mexico, Oral Health

New Year = New Dental Benefits

December 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Don’t let your dental benefits fall to the wayside! Click to learn why a happy new year means it’s time to think about your dental benefits.

Dental benefits might not be at the top of your holiday wish list, but there are plenty of reasons your plan should be! For starters, teeth are about more than a pretty smile. According to a recent study, Americans lose an estimated 320.8 million hours of work or school … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, New Mexico, Oral Health

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