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Tooth-Friendly Post-Workout Snacks

May 20, 2020 By Social Media Collaborative

Plate of healthy post-workout snacks.

*Updated January 2026 Key takeaways about post-workout snacks: After an intense workout it’s tempting to reach for a post-workout snack that’s full of sugar or carbs. Don’t do it! Many popular post-workout snacks are silently harming your body and your smile. Don’t let … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health & Wellness, Recipes & Nutrition

Oral health gains for children, but the equity gap continues to widen

May 18, 2020 By Veronica Contreras de Raya

oral health in children in Colorado

A recent study by The PEW Charitable Trusts shares good news that children and adolescents in the United States have made substantial oral health gains in recent years. Specifically, the prevalence of decay and untreated decay in primary teeth has decreased … [Read more...]

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Non-alcoholic Naturally Sweet Low-Sugar Summertime Sangria

May 18, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Check out how we make a healthy, satisfying non-alcoholic sangria by managing the sugar content.

The key to making a healthy, satisfying non-alcoholic sangria is managing the sugar content. Replacing soda or juice for sparkling water, significantly cuts down on unnecessary added sugars. Make sure to read your labels. We’ve selected sparkling water with zero grams of sugar … [Read more...]

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When Sealants Start to Chip

May 18, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Sealants can last up to 10 years, but they may chip along the way. Click to learn what to do if this starts to happen.

Just like a topcoat protects your manicure, dental sealants shield kids’ smiles. Dentists recommend applying sealant as soon as a child’s permanent posterior molar teeth come in. This coats them in a thin plastic layer to protect them from plaque. When we do our daily at-home … [Read more...]

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Teledentistry Can Bring Answers in a Time of Uncertainty

May 12, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Teledentistry can bring assurance and answers to both dentists and patients during this unpredictable pandemic.

Teledentistry can fill a gap created by a patient’s inability to visit a dental office. Ensuring that only patients in need of emergency care are in the dental office pays off in two ways. We can flatten the curve and we can maintain social distancing by using remote, … [Read more...]

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