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Rethink Your Drink

April 15, 2021 By Jamie

Rethink Your Drink

Water is a key resource for our bodies and important to our oral and overall health. Below are some facts about why choosing water over other types of drinks is more important than just staying hydrated. Having trouble drinking enough water throughout the day? Try ordering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health and Fitness, Virginia Tagged With: drink, hydration, oral health, stay hydrated, water

Mother’s Day “Stained-Glass” Toothbrush Holder

April 15, 2021 By Jamie

Mother’s Day “Stained-Glass” Toothbrush Holder

This “stained-glass” mason jar was inspired by a project from iheartartsncrafts.com, and is a great activity to work on together for Mom or Grandma this Mother’s Day. Plus, this beautiful jar can double as a new toothbrush holder! Keep it next to the sink to add a smile to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Holiday, Just for Fun, Virginia

The Best Ways to Discourage Kids from Using Tobacco

April 15, 2021 By Jamie

The Best Ways to Discourage Kids from Using Tobacco

Hundreds of cases of lung disease and at least nine deaths have recently been linked to vaping.1 This is especially concerning in light of the explosive growth in e-cigarette usage by high schoolers (up 78% in 2018).2 There are long-term concerns regarding tobacco use among … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health

Dealing with Dental Anxiety

April 14, 2021 By Jamie

Dealing with Dental Anxiety

What keeps people from getting the preventive dental care they need for a healthy smile? More than 1 in 4 Americans (27%) who’ve bypassed care admit they were scared of going to the dentist.1 Avoiding dental care often leads to poorer oral health, pain and more costly and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health Tagged With: anxiety, dental, dentist, fear, fear of the dentist

Protect Yourself with Knowledge: Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month

March 22, 2021 By Jamie

Protect Yourself with Knowledge: Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month

Did you know that your dentist checks for signs of oral cancer during routine visits? Your dentist is perhaps your first line of detection for oral cancer, which, along with other head and neck cancers, accounts for roughly four percent of cancers in America, according to the … [Read more...]

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

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