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Brushing and Flossing with Arthritis Pain

April 14, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Learn the connection between oral health and joint inflammation, plus how to brush and floss with arthritis.

Our mouths need dental care day and night, so it’s important to find a way to make that happen. Brushing and flossing with arthritis in the hands can be painful, but avoiding daily care only leads to more pain. Ignoring oral health can lead to gum disease, cavities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health and Fitness

Handcrafted Mother’s Day Card with Recycled Toothbrushes and Homemade Paint

April 13, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

This mother’s day, grab some baking soda and old toothbrushes to make mom a one-of-a-kind card without leaving the house!

Grab supplies you already have in the craft cupboard to make Mom’s Mother’s Day card this year. This project uses recycled toothbrushes and paint made from baking soda to design a one-of-a-kind card for Mom’s special day. Here’s what you’ll need: Ingredients: Baking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health, Just for Fun

Do You Know the Risks of Oral Cancer?

March 16, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

The National Cancer Institute estimates there are more than 100 types of cancer. Among them is oral cancer. Each year more than 30,000 new cases of oral cancer are reported, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The National Cancer Institute estimates there are more than 100 types of cancer. Among them is oral cancer. Statistics show that on average, one person dies from oral cancer every hour of the day, 365 days a year. More than 50,000 new cases of oral and oropharyngeal cancers will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness

Bad Taste After Brushing? Common Explanations

March 16, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

If you have bad breath after brushing your teeth, you aren’t imagining things. The minty freshness of toothpaste plus the scrubbing power of your toothbrush may not be enough to fix some underlying issues.

If you believe you have bad breath after brushing your teeth, you aren’t imagining things. The minty freshness of toothpaste plus the scrubbing power of your toothbrush may not be enough to fix some underlying issues. We have between 2,000 and 8,000 taste buds in our mouths, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health

How to Clean a Night Guard 101

March 16, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

So, you got a night guard. When I started to use mine, I wondered what to clean it with, how to properly clean it, and how I should store it. After all, I brush my teeth when I wake up, so should I also brush my night guard?

If you have a night guard, you may be wondering what to clean it with, how to properly clean it and how to store it. Learn how to clean a night guard with these 4 tips: Wash your hands before putting in or taking out your guard. You don’t want to transfer germs into your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health

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