Healthy habits and behaviors are shared between family members. Love snacking on carrots and ranch? Enjoy riding your bike through the neighborhood? Chances are good that your kids do too. Dental anxiety is no different. It affects all ages and can be passed from one family member to another. It’s also common for children to […]
Healthy Halloween Treat: Wise Owl Snack
It’s almost Halloween! Every store I go into has that aisle with every type of candy imaginable spilling off the shelves in preparation for the annual horde of trick-or-treaters. I do love all the little super heroes, princesses, dragons and butterflies coming to my door, but I truly feel for the parents who must negotiate […]
Do Cows Get Dental Care? A Look into the Mouth of a Farm Animal
Healthy smiles are as important to us as they are to our animal friends. Take a peek into the world of farm animal dental care with us! We asked an animal sanctuary rescuer about her experience with farm dental care. Andrea, the rescuer, sees extreme situations when animals aren’t properly cared for. Andrea discusses cow […]
Get Ready to Rock and Enroll: 5 Ways to Prepare for Open Enrollment
Open enrollment: It’s the term buzzing around your HR department this time of year. But what does it mean? And how does it affect you as an employee? We break down all the questions you should be asking. Open enrollment provides the opportunity to change dental and vision benefits for the upcoming year (or new […]
The Connection Between Cough Drops & Cavities
When you’re sick with a sore or scratchy throat, it’s natural to reach for a cough drop for relief. They provide temporary comfort on the go with soothing ingredients like honey and menthol. But, are the risks that cough drops pose to our smile more trouble than they’re worth? Here’s some of our advice for […]
Are Electric Toothbrushes Better?
Electric toothbrushes—you’ve seen commercials for them and walked past them in the aisle. You wonder, “Are they really worth the money?” When some models cost as much as $180, it’s best to do your research into sites like Product Playoffs before upgrading. Let’s find out more about manual vs. electric toothbrush traits: Advantages of Manual […]
3 Tips for Getting Your Picky Preschooler to Eat Healthy Food
You might love whole grains and leafy greens, but your kids are more excited for a McDonald’s Happy Meal. Getting your preschooler to show the same enthusiasm for healthy foods can be tricky. To encourage a well-balanced diet in young kids, here are 3 healthy eating activities for preschoolers. Play with shapes: A healthy sandwich […]
How Acid Reflux Affects Your Teeth
A few hours after devouring the Jucy Lucy-fer Burger at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, you’re lying in bed with that familiar burning pain in your chest. Heartburn strikes again! About 60 million Americans suffer from acid reflux at least once a month. It occurs when the acid in your stomach backflows into your esophagus, the […]
Scared of Braces? Overcome the Fear with these Tips
We’ve put together some information about why you might be scared of braces and some tips to help you overcome your phobia.
Vitamins and Minerals Your Mouth Craves
Your daily vitamin (yes, we’re even talking about your gummy vitamins) has benefits beyond your body — your smile needs these vitamins and minerals to be healthy. Here is a tooth-friendly list of vitamins of minerals and from calcium to vitamin D for teeth: Calcium 99% of the calcium in our bodies is stored in […]