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Quick Tips for Combating the Evils of Halloween Treats

September 21, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Halloween is right around the corner! While the spooky holiday is fun for children of all ages, the treats can do some serious damage to their teeth. Avoid the negative effects that Halloween candy can have on your children’s oral health by remembering these quick tips: Keep … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Just For Fun, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

Tooth-Friendly Treats: Sugar-Free Lemonade Recipe

April 27, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Sugar-free lemonade is a delicious summer treat that won’t cause havoc on your teeth! Check out the recipe now.

With spring already here and summer approaching, nothing sounds better than a nice, refreshing glass of lemonade! With the average glass coming in at a whopping 67g of sugar, we wanted to help you by providing a tooth-friendly recipe just in time for the warmer weather! What … [Read more...]

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

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

Move Aside, Turkey: 5 Thanksgiving Side Dishes that Steal the Show

October 12, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Plate of healthy Thanksgiving food.

*Updated November 2025 Key takeaways: Turkey, ham, and hens have long been the stars of the holiday table, but not this year. This Thanksgiving, the sides are taking center stage. Whether you're looking for lighter options or just want to mix things up, these healthy … [Read more...]

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

Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth, Ranked

September 8, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Here’s a list of the top three WORST Halloween candies for your teeth. These are absolutely NOT dentist-approved!

With costumes, cauldrons, and candy, it’s hard to not get excited when All Hallows’ Eve rolls around! Halloween kicks off the slew of holidays that take us through the end of the year. As is the case with many holidays, Halloween comes with a ton of sweets and treats to set the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Just For Fun, Recipes and Nutrition

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