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Kids Continue to Miss School Because of Dental Problems

August 4, 2015 By Wyatt Dilling

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Every year kids miss valuable school days due to dental problems. They end up spending time in the dentist’s chair rather than at their desk. The oral health of children is critical for their overall health and well-being. When it isn’t properly cared for, poor oral health can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids

Road Trip Teeth Tips [INFOGRAPHIC]

July 28, 2015 By Social Media Collaborative

From healthy snacks to organization hacks, here are some great tips for you to pack for your next road trip!

Grab the family and buckle up — it’s road trip season! Long car rides and close quarters call for healthy snacks, meticulous organization, and clever hacks. Not sure you’re ready to hit the highway? Use our infographic as your road map: … [Read more...]

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There’s Something in the Water: Swimming Pools and Your Teeth

July 16, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

Chlorine might not be your teeth’s best friend, but don’t let pool chemicals prevent you from diving in!

Cannonball! From workouts to water slides, pools provide endless hours of splashes and smiles. It’s no secret that most pools contain chlorine, a chemical used to kill germs. You might be surprised to learn chlorine can cause more than itchy eyes and green-tinted hair. Pool … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health Tagged With: brown teeth, chemical, chlorine, competitive swimmers, deposits, effects of chlorine, enamel, enamel loss, pool, pool water, splash, summer, swim, swimmer, swimmers’ calculus, swimming, swimming pool, tooth, tooth erosion, Water, waterslides

The Crucial Sunscreen Step You’re Probably Skipping

July 7, 2015 By Sara Fossum

Protect that pout! Learn how you can defend your kisser from sun damage and skin cancer:

Picture perfect days call for outdoor time. Time to slap on the sunscreen! Once you grease down, your skin is ready to enjoy one-on-one time with the sun. But aren’t you forgetting something? (Hint: It’s not your back). Surprisingly, 63% of sunscreen users don’t protect their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health Tagged With: Cancer, healthy lips, kiss, kisser, lip balm, lip cancer, lip health, lip salve, lips, oral cancer, pout, skin cancer, smile, spf, summer, sun, sun block, sun care, sun damage, sun protection, sun screen, sunscreen, sunscreen facts, sunscreen tips, sunshine, UV Safety Month

Teens and the Advantages of Risk-taking

June 30, 2015 By Sara Fossum

Parenting a teenager can be tricky. Try to remember teens are expected to take risks. Guide them to take the right ones.

If you think your teenager is dramatic, you’re probably right. Dramatic brain changes experienced during adolescence may explain increased exploration and risk-taking. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bad breath remedies, changes during adolescence, comfort zone, dentistry for teenagers, exploration, healthy risks, parenting a teenager, plaque on teeth, preventative, risk taking, risks, risks of tobacco use, sports, teams, Teenager, teens, unhealthy risks, what causes bad breath

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