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Oral Health Risks of Vaping

February 20, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Oral Health Risks of Vaping

Vaping is a popular term for smoking an e-cigarette or vaporizing marijuana. According to the CDC, the liquid used in vapes “can contain nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinoid (CBD) oils, and other substances and additives.” 69 percent of people vaping … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Oral Health, Tabacco

Top 3 Tips for Parents: Get Your Kid’s Braces Off Faster

November 6, 2018 By Shelby Tatomir

If you have a child with braces, you may want to know if there are ways to get them off faster. Read this article for tips that may reduce the amount of time your child has to wear them.

If your child has braces you may be wondering how long they will need to keep them on. The length of time braces will be on usually depends on the problem that is being treated. Most braces are on for one to three years. While years in braces may sound unpleasant, it’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Oral Health

Caramel Apple Alternatives | Chocolate, Nut Butters + More

October 23, 2018 By Anna Keefe

Halloween chocolate apple recipes

Caramel is sticky and chewy and gets stuck to teeth easily. Opt for an alternative—a chocolate- dipped apple—to avoid the cavity-causing bacteria that the caramel will leave behind. Try this scary-delicious Halloween chocolate apple recipe: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

Oral Health and the Common Cold

September 12, 2018 By Anna Keefe

when you have a cold

It’s cold season, which means the germ-sharing festivities are well underway. If your household is like most, there’s a domino effect of colds passing between children and parents. You know the sniffling, sneezing and runny nose are typical symptoms. But, there may be another … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Oral Health

Are Electric Toothbrushes Better?

September 4, 2018 By Shakara Robinson

manual vs. electric toothbrush

Electric toothbrushes—you’ve seen commercials for them and walked past them in the aisle. You wonder, Are they really worth the money? When some models cost as much as $180, it’s best to do your research before upgrading. Let’s see if there is a difference between manual vs. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

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