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Rinse, Brush, or Floss! – Tricks to Dislodge Food in Your Teeth

October 6, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Next time you’re thinking of sticking a knife, fingernail, or pen between your teeth, don’t. Instead, try these tricks to dislodge food from your teeth that your dentist actually supports:

Let’s be honest, we’ve all been in a situation where we realize we have a huge something stuck in our teeth and stealthily—or perhaps not so stealthily—try to dislodge it with a substitute for floss or interdental cleaner. Next time you’re thinking of sticking a knife, … [Read more...]

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Milk + Root Surface Cells | Saving a Knocked-Out Tooth

August 7, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

A tooth can be knocked out anywhere and anytime, so brush up on what to do if you or someone close to you has a tooth knocked out! There are a few basic things to remember.

More than 5 million teeth are “avulsed,” or knocked out, from both adults and children each year. If you or your child plays sports with bodily contact (even accidental), the odds that you’ll lose a tooth through force are high. Make sure you know how to save a knocked-out … [Read more...]

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Pediatric Dentist vs. General Dentist: The Right Choice(s) for Your Family

July 31, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Should kids have a different dentist than their parents? Find out the best answer for your family.

They go to school and you go to work. You drive the car and they ride in it. You and your kids do different things, but do you need different dentists? Pediatric dentist vs. general dentist: Does your family need both? Pediatric Dentists vs. General … [Read more...]

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Low-Fat Summer Side: Coleslaw Recipe

June 8, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Looking for a low-fat, vinegar-based slaw that’s perfect for anything from a side dish for barbecue to a topping on your tacos? This coleslaw recipe without mayo will be your new summer staple:

Looking for a low-fat, vinegar-based slaw that’s perfect for anything from a side dish for barbecue to a topping on your tacos? This coleslaw recipe without mayo will be your new summer staple: INGREDIENTS 4 cups shredded green cabbage1 cup shredded carrots2 chopped green … [Read more...]

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Tooth-Friendly Endurance Training Recovery Snack for Cyclists and Runners

May 20, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Cyclists, runners, and swimmers need tooth-friendly recipes for athletes that will not only keep you fueled but are delicious as well.

Whether you’re an amateur athlete, a weekend warrior, or a competing endurance athlete, it’s likely you eat and drink sugar and carbohydrates before, during, and after exercise. You probably consume quite a bit to stay fueled and feed your muscles the nutrients they need. This is … [Read more...]

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