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Sweet potatoes – healthy treat or dental doom?
Sweet potatoes are starchy – and as you may have guessed, sweet – root vegetables. Most of us are familiar with the ones that have a brown skin and orange insides, but you can find ones with skin colors that range from white to yellow, red, and purple too – with white to yellow, orange,…
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Professional Teeth Whitening: Cost, After Care & Options
Summer is a busy season for many of us – weddings, graduations, family reunions, and travel plans fill up the calendar. Of course, you want to look great for all of these events, and your smile is often the first thing people notice. If your teeth aren't quite as white as they could be, a professional…
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Kissing Has Health Benefits
Did you know that kissing your beloved can help keep you happy and healthy? It’s true! So celebrate the power of a smooch on National Kissing Day, June 22.
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How To Manage Your Teen's Dental Habits
If you’re a parent with a teenager you may be wondering how to manage your teen’s dental habits without being too overbearing — and without breaking the bank to correct poor dental habits later.
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Get Ready to Celebrate Tooth Fairy Day
Many American children have been visited by the tooth fairy – generally envisioned as a Tinkerbell-type character who gives kids a financial reward in exchange for their baby teeth. In fact, the tooth fairy is so popular that there are two “national days” honoring her.
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Is Grilled Cheese Healthy?
National Grilled Cheese Day is a totally unofficial holiday, but we celebrate it with great enthusiasm every April 12th anyway. Grilled cheese is delicious, and it can be nutritious and great for your dental and overall health.
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Healthy Teeth, Healthy Brain
A brand new study shows that too much “bad” bacteria under your gums can cause dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
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What Causes Teeth to Crack?
The outer layer of teeth, called enamel, is the hardest substance in the human body – even harder than bone. But enamel is not indestructible. Here’s how to keep the cracks and chips from damaging your smile, confidence, and health.
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Bottles & Your Baby – 5 Tips to a Healthy Baby Smile
Baby bottle tooth decay is caused by sugary liquids coming into prolonged contact with your baby’s teeth. This includes formula and breastmilk, which both contain sugar.
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The Best (and Worst) Holiday Cookies for Your Smile
'Tis the season to indulge in holiday cookies! Holiday treats typically aren’t healthy foods, but some are less likely to damage your smile than others. And, with good dental hygiene, you can even eat your favorite traditional treats while keeping your smile happy and healthy.