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My 14 Year Old Son Doesn’t Brush His Teeth

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Note from Smiles Dental: This post is written by guest blogger and Smiles Dental mom, Monique Tindall. She hopes that by sharing her personal dental stories, other parents understand the importance of dental health for their kids. Her articles take a look at the humorous side of teeth brushing and dentist visits. Thanks for reading! … Continued

Before You Light Your Next Cigarette, Read This

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We have all read, been told, and heard that smoking is unhealthy. It has been the topic of numerous studies on the causes of lung cancer and heart disease, and it can ruin your overall health. The funny thing is dental health directly affects overall health. So if an activity such as smoking can affect … Continued

Why You Should Trash Your Toothbrush & Other Dental Self-Care Tips

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You’ve seen the warning signs: frayed, frizzed, and spread-out bristles, but do you know when it is really time to change your toothbrush? Taking care of your oral health is more than just brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash on a regular (daily) basis. It also means using the right tools to maintain a healthy, beautiful … Continued

Healthy Eating Habits & Your Teeth

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We have probably all heard that dental health affects your overall health, but what does that really mean? Consider this. Think of your mouth as the gateway to the rest of your body. What you put in it, is consumed, digested, or breathed and eventually leaves your body. However, some things are absorbed directly within … Continued

Choose Your Sweets, Carefully

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With just a day or so until Halloween, there’s a mad dash to complete last-minute tasks, finish the costumes, and of course, buy the candy for trick-or-treaters on sale. Halloween is a fun time for little ghosts and ghouls, but the effects on teeth during the holiday can be terrifying. Finding To Tooth-Friendly Treats An … Continued

Rinsing Brilliance

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The General Dentistry study found that using a germ-killing mouth rinse twice a day, in addition to regular brushing, can significantly reduce the occurrence of plaque, as well as gingivitis, the beginning stage of gum disease. Academy of General Dentistry Publication. Do you use a Mouthwash? How often and what kind? Like toothpaste, floss, and … Continued

How to Floss, Like a Boss

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We know the importance of brushing twice a day, but when it comes to flossing, most Americans forgo this equally as important activity. In fact, WebMD reports only 49% of Americans floss daily, while 10% admit to never flossing at all. Floss is designed specifically to clean the tight spaces between the teeth and the … Continued

A Discussion of Proper Brushing Technique

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Did you brush your teeth this morning? How about last night? Did you do proper brushing technique? Did you ever think that brushing one’s teeth is the first line of defense when it comes to oral health? When we brush our teeth we remove the sugars, acids, and carbohydrates that accumulate in our mouths daily. … Continued

Celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month

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What is National Dental Hygiene Month anyway? It’s really a month for dentists and hygienists to come together and help promote oral health for all ages. The American Dental Hygienist Association (ADHA) hosts a campaign each year during October to not only recognize dental hygienists for the work they do but also to help raise … Continued

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