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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

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

Keeping your Child’s Mouth Safe this Summer

July 15, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

The long days and short nights of summer create the perfect conditions for outdoor fun. But it’s also the time of year when youth accidents — including dental-related mishaps — are most common. Swimming Pool Safety Though inherently dangerous, some kids love to jump, flip, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: mouth guard, mouthguards for sports, oral health tips, safety tips, sports, talk to your dentist, tips for parents, tooth damage

Summer Heats up at MLS ¡Futbolito!™

July 1, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

It’s no surprise soccer fever is high right now, with the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team still competing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup™. In Denver things heated up Saturday when approximately 840 Colorado soccer players of all ages, abilities, and affiliations participated in MLS … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Community benefit, Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Fubolito, improve your oral health, Major League Soccer (MLS), outdoor activities, Soccer, sports

Clean Your Mouthguard

August 1, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Have you ever searched for your retainer or mouth guard only to find it under your bed, in a napkin or in the trash? Even in the best of circumstances, orthodontic retainers can develop a build-up of potentially harmful microbes if they aren’t properly cleaned. This is also true … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: mouth guard, sports

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