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Your Oral Health Could Be Keeping You Up at Night

June 8, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Our oral health and sleep habits are connected, and they can indicate that conditions like sleep apnea or habitual nighttime teeth grinding are impacting our rest.

Do you snore or grind your teeth while sleeping? Not only does this lead to a poorer night’s sleep, it can also wake you or your partner up night after night. If your snoring or teeth grinding is impacting your sleep, don’t ignore it any longer, it’s likely to only get … [Read more...]

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

Brushing and Flossing with Arthritis Pain

May 19, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Learn the connection between oral health and joint inflammation, plus how to brush and floss with arthritis.

Our mouths need dental care day and night, and it’s important to find a way to make that happen. Brushing and flossing with arthritis in the hands can be painful, but avoiding daily care only leads to more pain. Ignoring oral health leads to gum disease, cavities and even losing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Teledentistry Can Bring Answers in a Time of Uncertainty

May 19, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Teledentistry can bring assurance and answers to both dentists and patients during this unpredictable pandemic.

In a time of uncertainty, we want to provide answers that our members can count on. We’re providing 100 percent coverage for certain exams done via telecommunication. Teledentistry can fill a gap created by a patient’s inability to visit a dental office. Ensuring that only … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Sugar-Free Barbecue Sauce

May 19, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Do you love barbecue sauce but hate the excess sugar? Check out this sugar-free barbecue sauce recipe that is perfect for grilled chicken, pulled pork, and more!

What’s better to put on top of ribs, grilled chicken, or a pulled pork sandwich than barbecue sauce? Unfortunately, barbecue sauce is usually full of sugar. Common ingredients include ketchup, maple syrup, brown sugar, and molasses. Do your smile a favor and opt for this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

Why Your Teeth Feel Loose with Braces

March 1, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Whether you’re a braces wearer of the past or present, you’ve likely thought those words—if not uttered them out loud. However far-fetched it seems, loose or moving teeth are absolutely normal for those in braces, and often the entire point of having them in the first place.

“My teeth feel loose with braces!” Whether you’re a braces wearer of the past or present, you’ve likely thought those words—if not uttered them out loud. However far-fetched it seems, loose or moving teeth are absolutely normal for those in braces, and often the entire point of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Oral Health

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