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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

Brushing Basics: Easy as A, B, C

March 17, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

Brushing may be as simple as, “Do-Re-Mi,” but many people are still doing it incorrectly. Forget reading, writing, and arithmetic (for now). We’re gonna teach you how to get an “A” (in brushing).  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health Tagged With: best toothbrush, brush 2 times a day, brush your tongue, brushing basics, brushing teeth, brushing your teeth, easy as abc, how to brush, how to brush your teeth, plaque on teeth, tartar on teeth, toothbrush basics

Journey to the Village of Healthy Smiles: Now Appearing at the Denver Children’s Museum

February 19, 2015 By Social Media Collaborative

Have you heard the news? There’s a magical new place at the Children’s Museum of Denver that’s filled with vibrant smiles and toothy grins! The Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation is pleased to unveil our Village of Healthy Smiles exhibit. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Colorado, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Children’s Dental Health Month, dentist games for kids, healthy kids, mouth and body connection, national tooth fairy day, plaque on teeth, tooth fairy ideas

“Will you be my Valentine?” XOXO, Your Teeth

February 12, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

The 14th is near, and love is in the air But where will you go, and what will you wear? While you make your plans final for a night full of fun, Get a head start on your smile for that special someone. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Holiday Tagged With: bad breath remedies, bright smiles, brush twice a day, brushing teeth, date tips, February 14th, first date tips, flossing, food in teeth, fresh breath foods, happy valentine’s day, kissable lips, manners and etiquette, plaque on teeth, tartar on teeth, tooth-friendly foods, Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day Tips, VDay, what causes bad breath

Creative Activities for Children’s Dental Health Month Festivities

February 3, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

Untreated tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children, so the ADA deemed the month of February National Children’s Dental Health Month to change that! By sharing with our children how dental health impacts our overall health, heart, brain, and more, we can ensure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Holiday, Just for Fun Tagged With: brushing and flossing, brushing teeth, Children’s Dental Health Month, crafts for kids, creative teaching, dental health resources, dental lessons, dental on pinterest, dentist games for kids, free print-outs, hands-on activities, homeschooling ideas, how to brush your teeth, lesson plan ideas, pediatric dentist, plaque on teeth, teaching dental health

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