Photo by Henrique Felix on Unsplash One of our favorite things about winter is the food! Warm and satisfying comfort food always sounds like a good idea on a chilly day. And comfort food doesn’t automatically mean heavy or unhealthy. With a bit of planning, your winter meals can be both healthy and hearty. One…
Read MorePhoto by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you’re a parent of a young child, it’s likely they’ll have an opportunity (or a few) at some point that day to exchange Valentine’s goodies with friends. We love the sentiment of this holiday, but encourage families to get creative and…
Read MorePhoto by Lesly Juarez on Unsplash Working in the dental industry, we are all for helping you achieve a bright, healthy smile. With many of us making personal goals for the new year, perhaps whitening your teeth is on your list of resolutions. Whether this is on your list, or not, here are some ideas…
Read MorePhoto by Blaise Van Lanthen on Unsplash If you’re a parent of young children, you’re probably spending time nearly every day teaching your kids the importance of good oral health. That means regular reminders on flossing daily, brushing teeth at least twice a day and scheduling regular trips to the dentist. For some children, a…
Read MorePhoto by rawpixel on Unsplash Sometimes, it’s the littlest thing that causes big problems. Have you ever watched a crack in the ice? It starts out small, but soon spreads across the entire surface. The same is true for your teeth. One tiny issue can do some serious damage over time. Bacteria Bacteria are small…
Read MorePhoto by Pim Chu on Unsplash If fixing your smile is “on the list” for 2019, then braces might be in your future. Braces can help correct problems such as crooked or crowded teeth, overbites or underbites, incorrect jaw position and disorders of the jaw. These days, the number of patients who get braces for…
Read MorePhoto by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash Are the holidays stressing you out? Take a deep breath. Stress can cause wear and tear on your body, including your mouth. Ever had a painful canker sore? Or experienced uncomfortable dry mouth? Felt the symptoms of gum disease? Or ended your day with a sore jaw from grinding your…
Read More‘Tis the season for reflecting on this year’s activities and milestones, giving and giving back. Which is why we’re thinking about all the smiles that come into our offices and the difference we’re making with the help of the Smiles for Everyone Foundation at home and abroad. Smiles for Everyone Foundation was founded in 2011…
Read MorePhoto by Thought Catalog on Unsplash Shopping for holiday gifts can be stressful and – if you don’t do your homework – extremely expensive. In this blog post, we’re going to look at three different oral hygiene gifts at a variety of price points to find out what you really get when you’re buying things…
Read MorePhoto by Rose Elena on Unsplash Ah…the sweetness of the holidays. The month of December is filled with excuses to enjoy treats and goodies. However, there are some seasonal foods and beverages you should consider limiting – or cutting out completely – for your benefit of your oral health. Candy Canes This classic holiday treat…
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