Popsicles are everyone’s favorite ice-cold summer delight. While we invite icy indulgences on occasion, sugary treats can be harsh on your teeth. And unfortunately, most pops are loaded with added sugar and artificial dyes. Instead of shunning sweets all summer, why not give your favorites a makeover? Try these popsicles that will please both pearly whites and […]
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Mouth-Healthy Recipe: Gluten-Free Zoodles
When given the choice, we often opt for oodles of noodles over servings of salad. But individuals with celiac disease don’t have a choice in passing on pasta. Those with the autoimmune disorder risk damaging their intestines if they eat gluten. Fortunately, the damage is reversible by eating a gluten-free diet, which makes noodle substitutes […]
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Mouth-Healthy Recipe: Raspberry Mint Mojito Mocktail for Mommy
“Vodka soda with lime—but hold the vodka. Oh, and does happy hour apply to food?” If I had a dollar for every sympathetic stare the waitress or my gal pal flashed me when I ordered a virgin cocktail during my pregnancies, I wouldn’t be stressing over the high cost of childcare. On those days when […]
3 Healthy Halloween Treats Your Kids Will Love
The skeletons are hung from the rafters with care while visions of Jack-o-Lanterns fly through their head, which could only mean one thing: it’s Halloween! Yes, it’s that magical time of year when boos and ghouls flock to the streets donning their best costumes to stock up on as much candy as their baskets and […]
Make Time for Break Time: Lunchbox Ideas for Work
It’s lunchtime on a weekday. Do you know where your coworkers are? Chances are they’re still sitting at their desks—just like you’re sitting at yours—doing something similar to what you’re doing: pausing between bites to catch up on emails, hop on a call or surf the web. It turns out that skipped lunch breaks and […]
Yes Whey, Cheese is Good for Your Teeth
Smile and say “cheese” for the good news: Cheese is “grate” for your smile! This melted gooey goodness pleases your taste buds, tummy and teeth. Cheese is a natural source of calcium, a key nutrient for building and maintaining strong teeth and bones. Cheese also contains a protein that prevents bacteria from sticking to your […]
Mouth Healthy Recipe: 3-Ingredient Cookies
Love cookies but hate the guilt? Then stop feeling guilty and indulge the cookie monster inside you with these healthy and delicious cookies! Ingredients 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup uncooked quick oats ¼ cup crushed walnuts or pecans Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with […]
Keeping a Clean Toothbrush Routine [infographic]
As many as 10 million microbes can live on your toothbrush at a time. Because one of the main purposes of a toothbrush is to remove bacteria from your mouth, it’s important to know how to keep a clean toothbrush routine:
3 Reasons Your Teeth Love Turkey Day
Family, fellowship and food are just a few of the reasons why we love Thanksgiving. While the food may be flowing at the Turkey Day table, the smiles are too! Believe it or not, your teeth love Thanksgiving just as much as you. Here are the top 3 reasons your teeth love Turkey Day: Pumpkins. Pumpkins […]
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