Bad breath is no joke. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to stop stinky breath before it starts. Here’s how you can avoid being an April Fool every day: Watch what you eat You probably already know that what you put in your mouth can give you foul breath long after the […]
Archive | March, 2013
Is Yogurt the Latest Superfood for Good Oral Health?
For years, nutritionists and doctors have been praising the health benefits that we can reap from eating just a few ounces of yogurt regularly, but now it’s dentists who are encouraging patients to begin eating the creamy, dairy food. Yogurt has always been known to be high in calcium, which helps strengthen bones, including teeth. […]
Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
Today is American Diabetes Association Alert Day, a one-day “wake-up call” asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease that strikes nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States, and a quarter of them—seven million—do […]
Interview with the Tooth Fairy
We get a lot of questions from curious children about the Tooth Fairy. Given our role in keeping the mouths of Arizonans healthy, we’ve got access to the Tooth Fairy (and her helpers) that normal people don’t. Recently, the Tooth Fairy sat down with us to talk about Tooth Fairy fashion and castle cleaning tips.
Bust Your Bad Habit: Quit Smoking on National Kick Butts Day
If you are a smoker, take out one of your cigarettes and break it in half. You just saved 11 minutes of your life. Now, take that whole pack and throw it in the trash. Guess how many minutes of your life you just saved? 220! Can you believe that? It’s almost like magic. You […]
Mouth Healthy Recipe: Healthy Irish Beef Stew
This satisfying Irish stew is easy to prepare and makes great leftovers. Serve it up before the weather gets too warm and listen to your little leprechauns squeal with delight. Ingredients 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1¼ lbs stew meat with the fat trimmed 3 cloves minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste 1 […]
Green Beer Can Mean Tooth Troubles
Green is a great color, one of our favorites, but it doesn’t look so good on your teeth! As you get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, learn how green beer and tooth decay go together, plus ways to celebrate without sacrificing your smile. Green Beer and Tooth Decay One significant problem with green beer […]
How to Save Some Green at the Dentist
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only time of year to see green. You can put some of that lovely shade back in your wallet by following a few easy tips to save money at the dentist. First, make sure to use an in-network dentist, a dentist who has a contractual agreement with Delta Dental of […]
Dentistry for Special Needs: 7 Tips for Making Dentist Visits Less Stressful
If you have to start World War III to get your child to brush their teeth, you are not alone! Many parents and carers that have high CQC care home ratings have a difficult time getting their children to understand why it is so important to brush their teeth daily. This task can be even […]
5 Reasons to Wish Your Dentist Happy National Dentist Day
From keeping you pain-free to telling the best jokes, we’re grateful for everything specialists like jacksonville emergency dental services and dentists in general do. Here are five reasons to thank your dentist on March 6, National Dentist Day. They can help prevent dental disease or detect it early enough to stop it. Your local Mcguire […]
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3 Resources to Help You Pick The Perfect Dentist
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Combating Tooth Decay: 3 Ways to Help Kids Get a Passing Grade in Oral Health This School Year
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9 Common Questions and Answers for Parents Considering Braces for their Children
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Are Electric Toothbrushes Better?
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Smoking Linked to Poor Oral Health
