How Does Diabetes Affect Oral Health?

January 14, 2019

It‚Äôs no secret that your oral health is linked with your overall health in many ways. There are also many conditions and medications whose side effects have an impact on your mouth. Read our blog post for a look at how diabetes can affect your oral health.

Soft vs. Firm Toothbrushes

December 10, 2018

By innovatemike

There are more product options than ever for the modern-day consumer, and there‚Äôs no exception to that when it comes to picking out a toothbrush. Read our blog for a look at the differences between soft and firm toothbrushes so you can make a smart choice for your smile.

My Germaphobic Tendencies and My Toothbrush

July 13, 2015

By innovatemike

Note from Smiles Dental: This post was written by guest blogger and Smiles Dental mom, Monique Tindall. She hopes that by sharing her personal dental stories, other parents will 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

Healthy Snacks That Make Kids (and Moms) Smile

March 10, 2015

By innovatemike

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

Celebrate Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month

February 6, 2015

By innovatemike

Do you know how dental health care is affecting your kids? According to the National Education Association’s website, approximately 51 million hours of school are missed by American students due to oral health problems each year. These absences are mostly due to severe mouth pain, but can also include illness caused by oral bacteria and … Continued

Healthy Eating Habits & Your Teeth

November 5, 2014

By innovatemike

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

October 29, 2014

By innovatemike

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

Little Smiles Have a Big Impact on Learning

August 25, 2014

By innovatemike

Children with poor oral health were nearly 3 times more likely to miss school due to dental pain, according to a North Carolina study. Children Dental Health Project. The start of a new school year brings with it a long list of required supplies, but what often gets overlooked in the bustle to find the … Continued

Every Smile Deserves Protection

August 8, 2014

By innovatemike

Required Protective Equipment With a new academic year starting, many of the youth in our communities are beginning tryouts for their Fall sports and activities. Is your child one of them? No matter what sport your child engages in, there is always some sort of required protective equipment. In volleyball there are knee pads, in … Continued

Kick Butts For Tobacco Free Kids

March 18, 2014

By innovatemike

Kick Butts Day is a national campaign for tobacco free kids. A smoker’s smile is prone to gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancer. So listen-up kids and adults! Havoc On Your Smile Most people know that smoking is linked to lung cancer and heart disease. But did you know that smoking also wreaks havoc … Continued

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