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All Treats, No Tricks: Healthier Halloween Trick-or-Treat Options

September 20, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

This year, pass out these healthier trick-or-treats to all the witches and zombies who come to your door. Stay tooth-friendly while still being kid-pleasing!

Looking for ways to give out healthier trick-or-treats this year? We’re not going to tell you to give out pennies and peppermints — that would be more terrifying than a haunted house! Instead, we’re sharing healthier trick-or-treats to pass out. This year, hand out these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Holiday, Just For Fun, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

How to Pack a Tooth-Friendly Picnic

June 26, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Packing a nutritious, delicious, and tooth-friendly picnic doesn’t need to be hard! Next time you head to the park, backyard, or wherever your picnic is, be sure to include these tooth-friendly foods!

Is your picnic basket full of highly processed food or treats with enough sugar to make your teeth hurt? It may be time for a picnic intervention! Packing a nutritious, delicious, and tooth-friendly picnic doesn’t need to be hard. Next time you head to the park, backyard, or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

Best Farmers Market Finds for Your Teeth

June 26, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

When going to the local farmers market this summer, look for these foods that will help your overall health and benefit your teeth.

Summer is the time to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and explore what your town has to offer. One of the most popular summer activities is going to the local farmers market and trying something new or picking up some fresh groceries for the week. If you’re not sure what to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, New Mexico, Recipes and Nutrition

A winning team: The mouth and body powerhouse

December 19, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Athletic individuals are more likely to suffer from oral health problems. Find out ways to keep your mouth and body in shape before your next event.

When we think about getting our bodies in shape, we think about consistent exercise and a clean diet. We all know that eating healthy is a sure way to supercharge our body for a sports victory, but we don’t often emphasize the importance of brushing afterward. Because the mouth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Recipes and Nutrition

Holiday Oral Health Tips – How to Keep Your Mouth Healthy

November 9, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Family sitting around the dinner table during the holidays.

*Updated December 2024 The holiday season has arrived, bringing with it an abundance of festive treats and indulgent foods that may not be the best for our bodies—or our smiles. Don’t let holiday temptations take a toll on your oral health! Consider our best oral health tips … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Holiday, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

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