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Happy National Smile Month

June 3, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

The month of June symbolizes many things: summertime, warm weather, cookouts, swimming, and more. Could all these fun activities be why June is National Smile Month? We may never know, but we do know that it’s a happy coincidence. National Smile Month is a perfect opportunity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: National Smile Month, replace toothbrush, smile, teaching healthy habits, toothbrush holder

3 Habits to Avoid After You Quit Smoking

May 29, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Tobacco smoke contains a deadly mix of more than 7,000 chemicals. It’s really no wonder that smoking is bad for your body and your mouth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 68.8% of U.S. adult cigarette smokers want to quit completely. Tobacco … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bad habits, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), quit smoking

Anatomy of a Tooth

May 27, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

The tooth is a versatile tool. Not only do healthy smiles make people more attractive, teeth are also used to break down food for digestion. But the functions of teeth are not just limited to cutting, grinding, and chewing. They also help with speech development and play a role … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Anatomy of a Tooth, dental pulp, dentin, the human body, Tooth Enamel

Shake Off Winter Blues with a Smile

May 22, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

It’s been a long and snowy winter in Colorado. Now that the sun is shining and the weather is warming, say farewell to the winter blues just by smiling. Fake it ’til you make it. A smile is made possible because of the zygomatic major, a muscle that contracts at the sides of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: live a healthier life, smile, smiles are contagious

X-rays and Children

May 20, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Children are unique, and their need for dental X-rays varies, too. We encourage parents to be well informed about how often their children have dental X-rays. X-rays are a valuable tool for finding problems in teeth and the bones surrounding teeth; however, all X-rays use … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: ALARA, American Dental Association, child's dental health, dental exams, pediatric dentist, x--ray safety, X-rays

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