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Smoke-Free Smiles: 4 Reasons to Quit

April 16, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Smoking seriously damages your body and mouth in sometimes irreversible ways. Learn the oral health risks of smoking to help you quit.

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, accounting for nearly 480,000 deaths annually. Even though reports exclaim that cigarette smoking is at an all-time low, we are far from the goal of extinguishing an addiction with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health and Fitness

Research Studies on the Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Periodontal Bacteria

April 9, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Alzheimer’s research studies

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in adults over 65 years of age. This progressive brain disorder can cause memory loss and deteriorated thinking and language skills. Changes in behavior are also common. It’s one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins, Health and Fitness

Athletes Are Ruining Their Teeth – How, Why, and What to Do

March 5, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

bacteria that cause cavities

Many of us have heard throughout our lives that candy is bad for the teeth, and too much sugar will rot them out of your head. The bacteria in your mouth love to eat sugar, and they then produce acid that erodes the teeth. From cereals to sweets, we associate the bacteria that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health and Fitness

She Has Your Cavities

February 27, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Parents are passing their cavities onto their kids in two ways.

We love it when our child has our eyes or our partner’s dimples. But, as we all know, children don’t just inherit our good traits. They can also take on some of our bad habits, like poor dental hygiene practices. Parents with anxiety or fear of the dentist are more likely to have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Fear Free

National Tooth Fairy Day

February 26, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

National Tooth Fairy Day Video

She’s a bit flighty, she sprinkles sparkles where she goes, and she’s the biggest advocate for healthy smiles. It’s our cherished tooth fairy! Teach your children valuable lessons about smile health care with her DIY activities and more videos for kids. We’ve got all the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Holiday

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