Cold and Flu Season and Oral Health
COMING DOWN WITH the flu is never any fun, but it’s also no time to let up on your oral hygiene routine. The same…
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What to Do When a Toothache Strikes
TOOTHACHES CAN HAPPEN for a number of reasons. It’s important to know what to do about them, because they…
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Conquering Dental Anxiety
EVEN THOUGH WE know, logically, that going to the dentist is a safe, normal, and important part of life, many of us don’t…
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The Impact of Diabetes on Teeth and Gums
ONE OF THE MOST common complications of diabetes is gum disease, and that isn’t the only way diabetes is hard on teeth and gums. Diabetes and…
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How Smoking Affects Oral Health
WE’VE ALL HEARD over and over how smoking can adversely impact health, with the most infamous example being lung cancer. But smoking doesn’t only…
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Sugar, Its Many Aliases, and Your Teeth
WHAT COMES TO MIND when you hear the word “sugar”? Probably your favorite type of candy or dessert, maybe your favorite soda. You probably didn’t picture…
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Animal Teeth Olympics
TEETH ARE OUR PASSION, and while we spend most of our time focusing on human teeth, sometimes it’s fun to take a look at…
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Teeth-Friendly Halloween Treats
HALLOWEEN IS A TON OF fun every year, and it’s right around the corner! We love the costumes, the decorations, and the…
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What Are Those White Spots On My Teeth?
THERE ARE A LOT of things that can leave stains on our teeth, and stains can come in many…
DetailsSmile To Improve Your Day — And Your Health!
“IT TAKES MORE MUSCLES to frown than to smile,” the old cliché goes, so you should smile more to conserve energy. Well, it turns…
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