Tag Archives: oral health
Arizona desert scene with 3 cacti and a group of boulders.

5 Ways Living In Arizona Impacts Your Dental And Vision Health

03/27/2024 Written by Members

Living in Arizona offers a unique blend of climate, geography, culture and lifestyle. It’s an exciting place to call home! However, the things that make living in Arizona special may also have an impact on your dental health and vision health. Here are five issues to look out for.

Comments Off on 5 Ways Living In Arizona Impacts Your Dental And Vision Health • Continue Reading →
Two men and two women smiling while walking on the golf course.

4 Ways Golf Can Improve Your Oral and Vision Health

02/15/2024 Written by Members

Golf offers some unique opportunities to boost your oral health, vision health overall wellness.

Comments Off on 4 Ways Golf Can Improve Your Oral and Vision Health • Continue Reading →
Woman outside with a hand to her chest and breathing into an asthma inhaler.

Asthma, Inhalers And Your Oral Health

12/20/2023 Written by Members

Asthma is a long-term lung condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the tubes that help you breathe. This makes breathing more difficult. While it usually begins in childhood, people of all ages can be affected by it. If you have asthma, you probably use an inhaler as a treatment. Breathing in this medicine helps decrease mucus and reduce swelling in your airways. While the inhaler helps with your lungs it can also affect oral health. Here are a few things to look out for.

Comments Off on Asthma, Inhalers And Your Oral Health • Continue Reading →
Older man and boy laughing while laying on the grass.

Examining Oral Health and Wellness in Arizona

10/05/2023 Written by Dentists , Members

The Examining Oral Health and Wellness in Arizona 2023 report is a state-wide look into Arizonans behaviors and opinions relating to oral health. Delta Dental of Arizona requested the research, which included 300 Arizonans ages 18+ and 300 Arizona parents of children 12 and under. Here are 3 key findings from the report:

Comments Off on Examining Oral Health and Wellness in Arizona • Continue Reading →
Two females and one male hiking in the desert to reduce stress.

7 Ways to Fight Stress and Improve Your Health

09/22/2023 Written by Members

Stress is more than just a burden. Over 1 in 4 Americans claim it shuts down their ability to function most days, according to one report. But the dangers go beyond loss of productivity. Stress is linked to headaches, depression, dementia, high blood pressure, heart issues and more. It can even harm your oral and vision health.

Comments Off on 7 Ways to Fight Stress and Improve Your Health • Continue Reading →
Man drinking water in the sun.

5 Ways to Stay Hydrated in the Arizona Heat

07/07/2023 Written by Members

Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Hydrate throughout the day with our 5 simple and effective ways to make sure you are getting enough water.

Comments Off on 5 Ways to Stay Hydrated in the Arizona Heat • Continue Reading →

Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Chris Olson

04/28/2023 Written by Dentists , Members

Say hello to Dr. Chris Olson of Olson Orthodontics in Arizona, our dentist spotlight! Dr. Olson specializes in orthodontics and is passionate about changing people’s confidence and lives. He provides care or adults and children at his practices in Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Verrado, Arizona. An Arizona native, Dr. Olson graduated from the University […]

Comments Off on Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Chris Olson • Continue Reading →
woman smiling and drinking a glass of dark soda

Negative Side Effects of Soda Are Hard to Swallow

10/06/2021 Written by Members

The debate continues. Should you call that fizzy carbonated drink pop or soda? Whichever side you’re on, there’s one thing that’s not up for debate: Soda is not good for your health. It contains no essential nutrients — no vitamins, minerals or fiber — and regular soda is full of calories. Drinking sugary soft drinks […]

Comments Off on Negative Side Effects of Soda Are Hard to Swallow • Continue Reading →
zero-waste toothpaste tablets

Consumer Checkup: Zero-Waste Toothpaste & Your Smile

07/21/2021 Written by Members

Brushing your teeth twice a day is the first step in a good oral hygiene routine. If you’re already doing that, kudos to you! With all that brushing, you probably go through quite a few tubes of toothpaste each year. In 2018 over 146 million tons of waste landed in U.S. landfills, and plastics made […]

Comments Off on Consumer Checkup: Zero-Waste Toothpaste & Your Smile • Continue Reading →
The Connection Between The Mouth and Cancer

Is Bacteria In Your Mouth Increasing Your Cancer Risk?

04/26/2021 Written by Members

According to the CDC, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States behind heart disease. To better understand cancer, researchers are now looking for clues in the mouth. As a result, they have found a connection between the tiny organisms that make up your mouth, aka your oral microbiome, and the […]

Comments Off on Is Bacteria In Your Mouth Increasing Your Cancer Risk? • Continue Reading →
← Older posts
View Full Site