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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

Little Smiles Have a Big Impact on Learning

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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

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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

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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

DENTAL HEALTH TIPS FOR THIS OH SO SWEET HOLIDAY

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Valentine’s Day comes in fourth when it comes to the consumption of candy (Halloween is first followed by Easter and then Christmas). 58 million pounds of chocolate are sold the week of Valentine’s Day. So, what is a dental care-conscious person to do? Here are just a few tips to enjoy the holiday with someone … Continued

CHOCOLATE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN FLUORIDE?

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Some studies from Japan, England, and the U.S. support the fact that chocolate is effective at fighting cavities, plaque, and tooth decay. Some studies even show cocoa to be more effective than fluoride! Compounds in the cocoa bean husk appear to have an anti-bacterial effect, reduce sensitivity and also fight against plaque. Fluoride Toothpaste The … Continued

CAVITIES ARE CONTAGIOUS

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Have you heard anyone say that bad teeth run in their family? The primary reason that cavities have a tendency to “run in families” is because the bacteria that damage teeth are communicable. These bacteria thrive on sugars found in the mouth, multiply on dental surfaces and produce acids that destroy teeth. While dental anatomy … Continued

HALLOWEEN SMILE SAVERS

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Halloween is almost here, which means it is time to get the children ready for trick-or-treating. If you have young children, they are probably getting excited about the Halloween fun. Candy Can Be Unhealthy for Your Teeth Although Halloween is all about dressing up, having fun, and eating candy, it can be harsh on your … Continued

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