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Oral Health of Older Adults Infographic

August 28, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Learn what impacts a natural, healthy smile as we age, and see how Colorado stacks up when it comes to the dental health of older adults.

In the past, losing teeth was just part of getting old. With modern advances in oral health, we now have more power to keep our natural teeth longer than ever before. Tooth loss has declined in recent decades, but some factors still cause tooth loss to affect older adults. … [Read more...]

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Increased Risk of Mouth Ulcers Linked to Poor Mental Health

August 27, 2019 By Wyatt Dilling

Person holding their mouth in pain.

*Updated May 2025 Research shows a strong connection between oral health and mental well-being. Stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness can contribute to poor oral health, including the development of painful mouth ulcers. This study from the National Library of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Health & Wellness

Breastfeeding’s Impact on Dental Health

August 20, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Learn how breastfeeding versus bottle feeding can impact the dental health of your newborn.

Baby dental care is as important as our dental care! Baby teeth, though they don’t stick around forever, help create a lifelong, healthy smile for your child. Healthy baby teeth equal healthy adult teeth. Understanding how breastfeeding impacts your baby’s dental health will help … [Read more...]

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People with Dental Benefits are Healthier

August 13, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

If you have dental benefits and a dentist that is convenient to get to, you are more likely to get the care you and your family needs for a healthy smile. Learn more.

Can a smile be a window to someone’s overall health? Through the years, studies have shown that there’s a connection between oral health and overall health. Cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, and respiratory disease all impact an individual’s oral health. Since the health of … [Read more...]

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What’s Staining Our Tooth Enamel? | The Tooth Enamel Egg-speriment [VIDEO]

August 6, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Watch how we use eggshells to demonstrate which beverages have the most tooth enamel-staining power.

Although eggshells and teeth have entirely different functions,  they actually have similar chemical make-ups. This resemblance makes them react similarly with other chemicals and can help us understand what stains tooth enamel. When we brush an eggshell with fluoridated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Just for Fun

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