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Tongue Piercings – Why Are They Dangerous?

April 12, 2012 By Shelby Tatomir

Get the facts on how tongue piercings lead to teeth damage, infection, and more.

Have you ever wanted to stick a metal rod through your tongue? We haven’t, but it is still a popular accessory used for self-expression. When debating the finer points of how socially acceptable a tongue piercing is, it’s also important to acknowledge how dangerous they can be. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: chipped teeth, chipped tooth, drew barrymore, drew barrymore tongue piercing, infected piercing, mouth piercing, peer pressure, swallowing tongue piercing, teen oral health, tongue piercing, young adults

When it Comes to Dental Hygiene Awareness, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?

March 1, 2012 By Shelby Tatomir

Pop quiz, hotshot! If you think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test! Can you ace these FIVE dental health questions?

Pop quiz, hotshot! If you think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test: TRUE OR FALSE: OLDER ADULTS CAN STILL GET CAVITIES. True — In fact, some adults are more prone to oral health issues as they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults, Uncategorized Tagged With: arthritis, bad breath, Diabetes prevention, halitosis, retired, toothache

Does Your Child Suck Their Thumb?

January 31, 2012 By Shelby Tatomir

If your child is thumb-sucking, pay attention to changes in the mouth and the frequency of the thumb-sucking habit.

Does your child suck their thumb? It’s not uncommon. According to Stanford Children’s Health, almost 90% of newborns “show some form of hand sucking by two hours after birth.” It’s a natural reflex for young kids and can even help them feel safe or handle stress. But oral … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: breaking bad habits, children and cavities, children's thumb sucking, consequences of thumb sucking, finger sucking, keep kids healthy, kids and thumb sucking, oral health and thumb sucking, sucking, thumb sucker, thumb sucking

A Childhood Disease That’s Nearly 100% Preventable

January 18, 2012 By Shelby Tatomir

Did you know that childhood dental disease is the most common chronic condition among children? That’s right; dental disease in kids is five times more common than childhood asthma. But wait, that’s not the worst part. This is: Dental disease is nearly 100% … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: individual dental plan

Worried About Heart Disease? Brushing Your Teeth Can Help!

January 3, 2012 By Shelby Tatomir

You’re finally retiring. You’ve reached the “golden” age in life. Although there are plenty of things to look forward to in retirement, we often focus more on our health as we age. And, since there is a correlation between certain diseases and oral health, it is vitally important … [Read more...]

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