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Babies with Bad Breath?!

June 8, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Bad breath in babies can be more worrisome than it is for adults. See how their diet and oral care have an effect and how it can be alleviated.

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is one of those things that people don’t know they have unless someone else tells them. It can be caused by numerous factors and is often embarrassing or frustrating. Bad breath in babies, while still caused by many of the same things, can be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health

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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