Trick-or-Treat

2018-10-18T11:37:55-05:00

The US consumes more than 7 billion pounds of candy each year and spends approximately 9 billion dollars a year on Halloween candy.  Let that sink in for a minute. For many moms and dads, squashing the sugary childhood trick or treat dreams of their kids may seem like the best idea. But rather than eliminating the fun, consider teaching kids the best way to handle their loot. That way, the message isn’t “candy is bad”, but rather, excessive sugar can lead to cavities. Here are some guidelines to help your family have a Happy Halloween AND maintain optimum [...]

Trick-or-Treat2018-10-18T11:37:55-05:00

Fact or Fiction

2018-10-03T22:34:57-05:00

Most of us have grown up hearing old wives’ tales or spent time scouring the internet for the latest dental advice, so it’s likely you’ve believed a myth or two about dental care. Here are a few common myths debunked: Myth#1 : Brush your teeth immediately after eating. Debunked: Actually, saliva is your mouth's natural way to offset the acids in the foods you eat, so it’s better to wait 30 minutes. Myth#2: Rinse your mouth out with water after brushing your teeth. Debunked: Obviously, spit out any excess toothpaste, but you should not rinse out your mouth after brushing, [...]

Fact or Fiction2018-10-03T22:34:57-05:00

Animals Have Amazing Teeth. (And I’m Not Lion.)

2018-08-14T22:39:27-05:00

Unlike humans, animals cannot brush their teeth with a toothbrush, nor maneuver flossing between their teeth.  So how do they have such amazing teeth? For starters, animals in the wild don’t have exposure to processed foods and refined sugars like humans. The food we eat sticks to our teeth and can cause damage if not brushed away regularly.  Animal teeth, on the other hand, only have to handle raw meats and plants. Let’s not forget that Coke and Pepsi aren’t on their lunch menu either; water is their only source of hydration. Plain and simple, animals are well protected [...]

Animals Have Amazing Teeth. (And I’m Not Lion.)2018-08-14T22:39:27-05:00

Never Going To The Dentist Is Like…

2018-06-30T13:10:09-05:00

There are three main reasons people avoid the dentist. 1. They are terrified to see if they’re housing a mouthful of cavities since their last visit. 2. It’s just one more annoying thing to think about and schedule. 3. Money. It costs money. These are all based on one thing – fear. Fear of health risks, fear of time, and fear of money. And sometimes it takes a little parental pep-talk to remind people that going to the dentist is important! We’re here to pep. Here are some comparisons about what it’s like not going to the dentist to [...]

Never Going To The Dentist Is Like…2018-06-30T13:10:09-05:00

Why Flossing Isn’t Negotiable

2017-11-27T20:48:25-06:00

Your mom always said it, and you always ignored it: “Did you floss?” What you heard was: “Are you sliding a weirdly smooth and tiny piece of string between your teeth while it cuts off the circulation in your fingers?” What you didn’t hear was: “Are you eliminating the risk of major oral and overall health problems when you get older?” You probably wouldn’t have cared either way, but isn’t the second question interesting? When you breathe, eat, laugh, smile, chew gum, and sing, you open up your body to the outside world. And it’s up to your mouth [...]

Why Flossing Isn’t Negotiable2017-11-27T20:48:25-06:00
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