Tis’ the season for eating unhealthy, which also means that your teeth will be doing extra work for the next few months. It is but normal to enjoy feasts and drink merrily during the holiday season but overdoing this may affect your oral health. There is nothing wrong with celebrating but it becomes a problem...
Keeping your teeth healthy takes a lot of work and this is especially true during the holiday season. Because unhealthy food, sweets and acidic beverages are everywhere, even the most rigorous dental hygiene fan might have a challenging time maintaining their regular teeth cleaning routine. The popular Hermey the Elf, partnered with American Dental Association...
Holidays are more than just about gift-giving and cheers. More often than not, this is also a season of eating and drinking merrily. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying the festivities with food, it is still necessary to consider their health repercussions on your teeth. We all know that the holidays are celebrated...
As kids grow up, they will have to face a number of health challenges, including dental problems. During this phase, children are still susceptible to getting infections. To avoid serious medical conditions and dangerous infections, it is important to pay close attention to your children’s oral health. Prevention and education are your best weapons against...
Baby teeth only last for a couple of years but that doesn’t mean that they are less important than permanent teeth. If you want your child to have a good-looking smile, taking care of their first teeth is essential. When good oral care is practiced at an early age, your children will have a strong...
Pregnancy creates significant changes in one’s body, leading to important lifestyle adjustments. One of the things that pregnant women should not overlook is oral health. Because your body is going through hormonal changes, your teeth and gums may need special care. While you may have a lot on your mind during this time, make sure...
No matter your age, dental health should remain a top priority. Even though it is common knowledge that regular dentist visits are a must, there is still a large percentage of people who neglect this important practice. Sadly, one of the biggest reasons for poor dental care is lack of information. When there is lack...
One of the worst mistakes people make with their dental benefit plans is to not use them. Statistics state that a very low rate (only 2.8%) of plan holders uses up or reaches the maximums of their plan benefits. A lot of money is being wasted because a good majority of people do not fully...
Among all of the holidays, Halloween ranks as the top one that poses a great risk in dental health challenges in children. Because the holiday pretty much centers on collecting sweets, it can be extremely hard for kids to hold back on eating candies. According to ADA dentist Dr. Ana Paula Ferraz-Dougherty, “It’s okay to...
Bad breath can be embarrassing, especially if you it catches you by surprise. Imagine being in the middle of a job interview or an important business meeting and then suddenly getting that icky feeling in your mouth. According to a recent study, about 50 percent of adults deal with bad breath or halitosis in their...
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