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Specialize in Geriatric Dental Care at Your Practice | What it Takes and Why You Should

May 28, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

In the coming years, the US will have more adults over 65 than ever before. Is your dental practice ready for this generation’s needs?

The number of individuals in the US that are 65 and older has grown more than any other age group in the US. In fact, the older adult age group has had more growth than its younger populations combined! Did you know that older adults 65 years of age and older are expected to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Golden Grins

5 Reasons to Kick Your Soda Habit

May 21, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Kick enamel erosion to the curb and use this list to get a complete understanding of just how bad soda is for us:

Soda is one of the top sources of “energy” for kids ages two to 18. We call the energy gained from soda “empty calories” because it provides the opposite of what a nutrient dense-food would provide. The added sugars in soda are associated with a range of chronic diseases: … [Read more...]

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Recipe + Health Benefits of Broccolini

May 14, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

After plating, serve this broccolini side with a high-protein partner like salmon.] 7. Plate and enjoy!

Broccolini, the cousin of broccoli, is the perfect vegetable. Not only is it a milder flavor than traditional broccoli, but it is provides more health benefits, too! This hearty green veggie has all these wonderful vitamins and minerals that promote oral and overall health: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just for Fun, Recipes and Nutrition

Recipe: Rosemary Lemon-Baked Salmon with Mint Yogurt Sauce | Oral and Overall Health Benefits

May 14, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

The outstanding flavors in this rosemary lemon-baked salmon with mint yogurt sauce recipe are packed with oral health benefits. Check it out plus our bonus broccolini recipe!

Salmon is one of our favorite meals because there are so many health benefits. Dress it up with rosemary, lemon and a mint yogurt sauce to pack an even healthier punch! Oral and Overall Health Benefits of Eating Salmon Salmon is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just for Fun, Recipes and Nutrition

Crowded or Crooked Teeth in Older Adults

May 7, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

We’re straightening out the misconception that braces are just for kids. Click to learn what experts recommend for crowded or crooked teeth in older adulthood.

Our teeth determine how our mouth functions. Since we are no longer gnawing on dinosaur bones, our jaws have become smaller, but our teeth have remained the same. When our mouths are too small to accommodate our teeth,  it contributes to crooked or crowded teeth. When our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins

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