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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

Tooth-Friendly Treats: Quick Pumpkin Pudding

August 9, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Tasty Pumpkin Pudding.

*Updated November 2024 Looking for a sweet treat that’s both delicious and easy on your teeth? This pumpkin pudding recipe is not only packed with flavor, but it's also a tooth-friendly alternative to sugary desserts. Pumpkin is rich in vitamins and minerals, and with this … [Read more...]

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

Tooth-Friendly Post-Workout Snacks

July 7, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Healthy post-workout snacks.

*Updated January 2026 Key takeaways about post-workout snacks: After an intense workout it’s tempting to reach for a post-workout snack that’s full of sugar or carbs. Don’t do it! Many popular post-workout snacks are silently harming your body and your smile. Don’t let … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, Recipes and Nutrition

Frozen Banana “Ice Cream”: 3 Flavors

May 18, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Swap out your scoops for a naturally sweetened option made with frozen bananas. Here’s how in three delicious flavors:

Whether you like your ice cream in a sundae, double scoop or a cone, there’s no denying that the sugar-packed frozen treat isn’t good for your smile. Swap out your scoops for a naturally sweetened option made with frozen bananas. Here’s how to make frozen banana ice cream in … [Read more...]

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

Athletes Are Ruining Their Teeth – How, Why, and What to Do

February 10, 2021 By ddnmwordpress

Avoid how other endurance athletes are ruining their teeth by consuming large amounts of sugar during exercise and training.

Many of us have heard throughout our lives that candy is bad for the teeth, and too much sugar will rot them out of your head! Some know more about how the bacteria in the mouth are, in fact, the source of the problem. They love to eat sugar, and they then produce acid that … [Read more...]

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

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