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“Toothful Tales” Children’s Book Teaches Kids the Importance of Dental Health

February 25, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Dr. Jeanette Courtad, a dentist at Colorado School of Mines for two decades, wrote a book series called “Toothful Tales”, to promote oral health among kids and expecting mothers.

Do you dread the day when you have to take your children to the dentist? Dr. Jeanette Courtad, DDS knows this feeling all too well. She decided to make a change in the way kids learn about their dental health. She wrote a book series called “Toothful Tales” to promote oral … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Oral Health

Taste Bud Map Myth Busted

February 21, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Taste buds are small sensory organs that are found in the little bumps (also known as papillae) on our tongues and are the primary reason we can enjoy our favorite foods. Learn more here.

As you sit at your desk dreaming about dinner, take a moment to thank your taste buds. Without them, our 3 daily meals would be dull and tasteless. Taste buds are small sensory organs that are found in the little bumps (also known as papillae) on our tongues and are the primary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun, Oral Health

Oral Health Risks of Vaping

February 20, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Person smoking a vape.

*Updated May 2026 Key takeaways about oral health risks of vaping: Vaping has quickly become one of the most common nicotine habits among teens and young adults, and although it may seem like a better option than smoking, your mouth still pays the price. From gum … [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

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