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5 Tips for Seasonal Snoozing

December 4, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year. Staying up late to wrap presents is important, but so is a good night’s sleep. Getting the recommended 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night is crucial for a healthy mind, body, and mouth. In fact, researchers say if you sleep less … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health Tagged With: get enough sleep, holidays, sleepless nights, stress and oral health, suggestions and tips

Tough Teeth No Match for Tooth Grinding

March 18, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

If you’ve ever woken up with a sore jaw, you know just how painful a problem like tooth grinding can be. It’s not just an annoying habit; it’s a disorder complete with a fancy name — bruxism. This disorder causes you to clench or grind your teeth. It usually happens during sleep, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bruxism, damaging teeth, dental treatments, get enough sleep, jaw disorders, mouth guard, teeth grinding, temporomandibular joint problems, what causes teeth grinding

The Holidays Are Over – Time to Get Back on Track

January 21, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

So you fa la la’d your way into overeating and overdrinking this holiday season. Was stepping on the scale in January a painful reality check? Don’t despair. You can get back on track. January 19–25 is Healthy Weight Week, and it’s time to adopt healthy habits to last a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cardiovascular disease, depression, diabetes, get enough sleep, heart disease, isomnia, sleepless nights

Love Your Mom? Keep her Healthy on Mother’s Day

May 9, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

We all love our moms, right? Since we adore our life-giver, we want to make sure she is healthy. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to shower your Mom with gifts and love, but not all gifts may be showering your Mom with the right kind of love. Do you usually get her a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: exercise regularly, get enough sleep, healthy body, holidays, women's health

Live Long and Prosper – 4 Rules to Live Longer

March 12, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

“Live long and prosper.”  Even those of us who are not Trekkies have heard the famous Vulcan quote. I think Mr. Spock had the right idea. Who doesn’t want to live a long and prosper, right? The good news is that if you take charge of your life now, you can fulfill the Vulcan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: brush twice daily, exercise, floss daily, get enough sleep, live a healthier life

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