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26 and Uninsured: 4 Options After You Age Out Your Parents’ Plan

August 18, 2015 By Sara Fossum

Birthdays often mark major milestones: Driver’s license at 16, voter registration at 18, your first legal drink at 21… …and getting kicked off of your parents’ health insurance at 26.* Prior to blowing out your 26 candles, health insurance was probably not top-of-mind. That … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Colorado, Dental Benefits, Dental Health Tagged With: best dental insurance, emerging adults, health benefits, health coverage, health insurance, health options, health plan, healthcare, independence, independent, insurance at 26, insurance basics, invincible generation, millennials, options after parents’ plan, twenty somethings, what millenials need to know about insurance, young adults

Favorites Foods for Summer Smiles

July 23, 2015 By Sara Fossum

If you love to picnic in Colorado, consider some of these healthy recipes!

Summer is a pretty sweet time to be a Coloradan. From farmer’s markets to local cuisine, we’ve got the foods that your teeth crave. In several studies, nutrients in fruits and vegetables such as dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants have been associated with reduced risk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Colorado, Recipes & Nutrition Tagged With: alternative snacks, apple, healthy, healthy recipes, healthy snacks, melon, picnic, picnic basket, recipe, spinach, strawberry, summer, summertime

The Crucial Sunscreen Step You’re Probably Skipping

July 7, 2015 By Sara Fossum

Protect that pout! Learn how you can defend your kisser from sun damage and skin cancer:

Picture perfect days call for outdoor time. Time to slap on the sunscreen! Once you grease down, your skin is ready to enjoy one-on-one time with the sun. But aren’t you forgetting something? (Hint: It’s not your back). Surprisingly, 63% of sunscreen users don’t protect their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health Tagged With: Cancer, healthy lips, kiss, kisser, lip balm, lip cancer, lip health, lip salve, lips, oral cancer, pout, skin cancer, smile, spf, summer, sun, sun block, sun care, sun damage, sun protection, sun screen, sunscreen, sunscreen facts, sunscreen tips, sunshine, UV Safety Month

Teens and the Advantages of Risk-taking

June 30, 2015 By Sara Fossum

Parenting a teenager can be tricky. Try to remember teens are expected to take risks. Guide them to take the right ones.

If you think your teenager is dramatic, you’re probably right. Dramatic brain changes experienced during adolescence may explain increased exploration and risk-taking. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bad breath remedies, changes during adolescence, comfort zone, dentistry for teenagers, exploration, healthy risks, parenting a teenager, plaque on teeth, preventative, risk taking, risks, risks of tobacco use, sports, teams, Teenager, teens, unhealthy risks, what causes bad breath

3 Secrets to Summer Schedules

June 11, 2015 By Sara Fossum

3 ways to help your family enjoy summer without sacrificing their smile:

“I need a vacation,” said no dental routine ever. You and your family do need a break, and school is out for summer! From family road trips to sports and sleepovers, kids have the freedom to enjoy a much-needed vacation. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bacteria, Brushing, Family, family activities, family dentist, family oral health, flossing, Healthy Gums, mouth conditions, oral health routines, routines, summer, summer activities, summer plans, summertime, travel

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