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Baseball Players – Let’s Quit the Spit

April 4, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

To all dippers and chewers out there, whether you’re a pro player or a fan on the sidelines, we just say QUIT. Quit chewing, dipping, or smoking tobacco. At least 75 percent of all people who get oral cancer use some form of tobacco. It doesn't matter if it's cigarettes, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Baseball, oral cancer, oral cancer prevention, Quit chewing, Stop using tobacco, tobacco

Smoking Leaves a Bad First Impression

March 26, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

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There are plenty of reasons a person starts smoking. Maybe you were the victim of peer pressure, or maybe you just wanted to light up and see what all the hype was about. For whatever reason you started to smoke; there are a million more reasons to stop. There are countless side … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Cancer, dental diseases, quit smoking, side effects of smoking, tobacco use, why are you smoking, yellow teeth, your appearance

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

Top 3 Oral Health Risks for Older Adults

March 5, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

As we age, caring for our bodies becomes a priority and oral health often takes a back seat. We hope seniors reverse this trend because as you age, your oral health risk increases. Here are three of the most common problems and how to help the seniors in your life avoid … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults, Uncategorized Tagged With: brush twice daily, common chronic disease, drink more water, dry mouth, smoking

We Agree, Milk Does Do a Body Good (and Your Teeth Will Thank You)

January 29, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Despite what you have heard, teeth are actually not bones. Bones, unlike teeth are wrapped in a layer of cells that allow them to grow and mend themselves over time. Teeth can’t do this, which is why we have to take such good care of them. Calcium is essential to keeping our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blood levels, Calcium, dairy products, phosphorous, strong bones and teeth, vitamin D

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