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5 Times You Shouldn’t Brush

December 29, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

Yes, there are times when you shouldn’t brush your teeth. Learn more:

Is it possible to overdo a good thing*? Like eating too many cookies or getting too much sleep, oral hygiene is no exception. Here are 5 times when brushing your teeth isn’t such a good idea. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bad dental habits, bad habits, bad oral health habits, basics, bathroom germs, Brushing, brushing teeth, clean toothbrush routine, dental basics, dental routine, do not brush, oral health basics, routine, smart smile, smile, toothbrush hygiene, toothbrush routine, when not to brush

3 DIYs To Get The Party Started: Including Some Tooth-y Treats

December 17, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

Parent Tips: 3 sleepover suggestions for your child’s next slumber party.

So you’ve decided to be brave and host your child’s slumber party. Good for you, gallant guardian! It’s a fact — kids need sleepovers. Like adults, it’s important for little ones to have “goof-around time” where they can unwind, unplug and socialize (e.g., your Tuesday taco night … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Just for Fun Tagged With: children, kid’s night, Kids oral health, kids party, kids tips, pajama party, party, sleep, sleepover, slumber party, socialization

Is the Beverage to Blame? Sports Drinks May Not Be Causing Those Cavities

December 15, 2015 By Social Media Collaborative

Sports drinks are a nightmare for an athlete’s smile. But is the drink or athlete the one to blame?

Destroy. Bad. Worst. Decay. These were the words splashed across the Google results page after we searched, “sports drinks and teeth.” But are sports drinks really the villain? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health & Wellness Tagged With: benefits of sports drinks, electrolytes, fitness, Gatorade, h20, hydration, Powerade, recovery, recovery after working out, recuperation, sports, sports beverages, sports drinks, sugar and sports drinks, tooth care, Water, water vs. sports drinks, working out

Cavity Treatments in History: From Beeswax to Linen

December 1, 2015 By Sara Fossum

Even our ancestors got cavities! Learn how they treated tooth decay:

For as long as humans have had teeth, they’ve had cavities. And those cavities required even the most primitive care. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health Tagged With: cavity treatment, dental fact, dental history, discovery, fossil, fun fact, history, history fact, primitive, primitive practice, scientific discovery

Bigger Dentist Network Boosts Employee Morale

November 12, 2015 By Social Media Collaborative

A larger dental network means more options for your employees.

As an employer, you may think that bigger means better in terms of the number of providers who take that insurance. And sometimes it does. But “the reality is that network size does not necessarily lead to quality and access.” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Colorado, Dental Benefits, Dental Health Tagged With: b2b, bigger network, employee morale, employee wellness, largest network, network with the most choice, ppo, premier

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