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Senior Moments: 3 Reasons Your Best Years Start Now

May 28, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

Instead of trying to turn back time, embrace your golden years! 3 unexpected senior moments to keep your growing grin a healthy one.

Remember how great you felt as a high school senior? As you approach the big 5-0, you may worry about an entirely different senior experience. Instead of trying to turn back time, embrace your golden years! Read between the (smile) lines — aging really is amazing. Don’t believe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults Tagged With: aging and dental health, aging and oral health, aging tips, benefits of aging, brain health, dental for seniors, get more sleep, happiness improves with age, happy seniors, healthy aging, old, older Americans month 2015, sleep better, wise

5 Healthy Habits for Aging Gracefully and Protecting Your Smile

September 18, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Older couple smiling and enjoying a beautiful view.

*Updated September 2026 Key takeaways about aging gracefully and protecting your oral health: Aging is a natural part of life, and while we can't stop the clock, we can adopt behaviors that support us in aging gracefully. Embracing healthy habits can make a significant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults, Health & Wellness

Exercise: The Fountain of Youth

September 9, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You’re only as young as you feel?” If you find yourself feeling your age, it might be time to get active! Even though there are no roadmaps to good health, starting and maintaining an active schedule can contribute to healthier bones, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults

Diabetes Prevention is in Your Hands…and in Your Mouth!

March 13, 2013 By Shakara Robinson

diabetes prevention

I bet you think the only reason to brush your teeth is to keep those pearly whites clean and healthy. While that should be a good enough reason in itself, here is another: diabetes prevention! That’s right, keeping your mouth healthy aids in diabetes prevention and control. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults, Health & Wellness

Top 3 Oral Health Risks for Older Adults

March 5, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

As we age, caring for our bodies becomes a priority and oral health often takes a back seat. We hope seniors reverse this trend because as you age, your oral health risk increases. Here are three of the most common problems and how to help the seniors in your life avoid … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults, Uncategorized Tagged With: brush twice daily, common chronic disease, drink more water, dry mouth, smoking

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