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Hydration & Your Mouth: Oral Health Benefits of Water

May 12, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Choosing water over other sugary beverages is a great way to keep your mouth clean and your teeth strong. Learn more about the oral health benefits of water.

Drinking water everyday keeps your brain functions strong, headaches at bay, and can even help you lose weight. However, water also has many benefits for your mouth. Choosing water over sugary beverages is one of the best ways to care for your oral health. It’s time to put … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Recipes & Nutrition

Frozen Banana “Ice Cream”: 3 Flavors

May 12, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Swap out your scoops for a naturally sweetened option made with frozen bananas. Here’s how in three delicious flavors:

Whether you like your ice cream in a sundae, double scoop, or a cone, there’s no denying that the sugar-packed frozen treat isn’t good for your smile. Swap out your scoops for a naturally sweetened option made with frozen bananas. Here’s how to make frozen banana ice cream in … [Read more...]

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

Tooth-Friendly Treats: Sugar-Free Lemonade Recipe

April 26, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Sugar-free lemonade is a delicious summer treat that won’t wreak havoc on your teeth! Try out the recipe now.

With spring already here and summer approaching, nothing sounds better than a nice, refreshing glass of lemonade! However, the average glass comes in at almost 27 grams of sugar per serving! This amount of sugar can wreak havoc on your teeth! Instead, try this tooth-friendly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Just for Fun, Recipes & Nutrition

Tooth-Friendly Treats: Quick Pumpkin Pudding

August 9, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Two cups of homemade tooth friendly Pumpkin Pudding.

*Updated November 2024 Looking for a sweet treat that’s delicious and easy on your teeth? This pumpkin pudding recipe is not only packed with flavor, but it’s also a tooth-friendly alternative to sugary desserts. Pumpkin is rich in vitamins and minerals, and with this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Recipes & Nutrition

The Truth About Homemade Toothpaste

July 16, 2019 By Wyatt Dilling

A parent puts a dab of homemade toothpaste on the eco-friendly toothbrush of a child. He's holding the container of homemade toothpaste in his other hand.

DIY hacks are great  for things such as seasonings and body scrubs. However, when it comes to the effectiveness of homemade toothpaste, the truth is it’s not all it’s cracked up to be! Importance of toothpaste Toothpaste plays an important role in your oral health. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Recipes & Nutrition

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