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Vaping and Oral Surgery

July 16, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Preparing for oral surgery? It’s critical to a smooth recovery that your dentist is aware of your habits and lifestyle. Tobacco use, vapes and e-cigarettes can make recovery and healing after dental surgery more difficult. Some think e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to … [Read more...]

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Inhalers Causing Oral Thrush | Why and What to Do

July 9, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

You’re probably aware of how to care for your inhaler. But what about your oral health? Did you know that you can get oral thrush from inhalers?

For some people, inhalers are a part of everyday life. Maybe you live with a condition like asthma, making the use of a handy medicine dispenser a regular occurrence for you. You’re probably aware of how to care for your inhaler, but what about your oral health? Did you know that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Virginia

Dental Health of Older Adults [Infographic]

June 25, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Learn what impacts a natural, healthy smile as we age, and see how Virginia stacks up when it comes to the dental health of older adults.

Historically, tooth loss was simply part of getting old. Before dentists encouraged preventive care for our smiles, missing teeth were a common, almost expected, aspect of aging. But today, we have more power to keep our natural teeth than ever before. Tooth loss has declined … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins

Non-alcoholic Naturally Sweet Low-Sugar Summertime Sangria

June 18, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

The key to making a healthy, satisfying non-alcoholic sangria is managing the sugar content. By swapping out soda or juice for sparkling water, we’re able to cut down significantly on unnecessary added sugars. Make sure to read your labels. We’ve selected sparkling water with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Just for Fun, Recipes and Nutrition, Uncategorized

Breaking Bad Habits: Teeth Are Not Tools

June 4, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

  Everyone has done it at one time or another. You’re away from your scissors and you need to open something. Why not use your pearly whites? We’ll tell you why it’s time to break those bad habits. The enamel on your teeth is one of the hardest substances in your body. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health

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