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Dental Insurance 101

January 6, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

We know that insurance can be awfully confusing, but benefits can be very beneficial. To make sure you’re getting the most out of your plan we’re breaking down insurance lingo with this easy-to-follow infographic.

We know that insurance can be awfully confusing, but benefits can be very beneficial. To make sure you’re getting the most out of your plan we’re breaking down insurance lingo with this easy-to-follow infographic. Now that you know the basics, check out our Insurance 102 and … [Read more...]

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

How your oral health affects Alzheimer’s

November 3, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are things we can all do to lower our risk, and one of these is something we should be doing anyway: managing our oral health.

Alzheimer’s Disease is a public health crisis in the United States, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans over the age of 65 are currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease. What’s worse is that this number is expected to climb to over 13 … [Read more...]

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

Holiday Foods that Bring the Gift of Cavities

November 3, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

If you’re adding these holiday food favorites to your list, keep in mind they are holiday foods that cause cavities and opt for a low sugar version.

If you’re looking forward to a snooze after your holiday meal, don’t forget to brush before your nap. There’s no shortage of holiday foods that cause cavities. Letting all that sugar sit on your teeth for long periods of time can lead to tooth decay! Keep your oral health … [Read more...]

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

Good Oral Hygiene Habits and Regular Dental Visits May Reduce Oral Cancer Risk

October 12, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Person flossing their teeth.

*Updated April 2026 Key takeaways about oral hygiene and oral cancer risk: This year, more than 60 thousand Americans will receive an oral cancer diagnosis. The difference between early and late detection is significant. Early-stage patients may have up to an 85 percent … [Read more...]

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

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

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