Ways to Use Mouthwash Beyond Oral Health
January 24, 2020
Did you know that mouthwash wasn’t originally intended to be used for the mouth? In 1879, the liquid solution was first invented to be used as a surgical disinfectant, while […]
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Oral Health Gift Guide
December 13, 2019
When brainstorming holiday gifts, most people don’t consider oral health gifts, but we think they should! It may sound silly to purchase something as mundane as a toothbrush or floss, […]
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Which are Better: Manual or Electric Toothbrushes?
October 16, 2019
Electric or manual? That’s the been the question ever since electric toothbrushes appeared in our drugstores. Even among the dental community, the debate about whether electric or manual toothbrushes are […]
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Choosing the Right Dentist for Your Kids
August 26, 2019
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry says that children should have their first dental appointment before they’re 1 year old, or within 6 months of their first tooth erupting. The […]
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How to Prevent Tooth Stains
July 11, 2019
Many of us aren’t 100% satisfied with the color of our teeth; over time, our teeth are prone to discoloration, which can be caused by our diet and our oral […]
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Can I Use My HSA at the Dentist?
January 2, 2019
HSAs can be a valuable and smart money management tool, but they’re a little finicky, which can make it confusing to understand how you can use them. Many Americans use these […]
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Foods to Avoid at Holiday Parties
December 10, 2018
Eating is a favorite activity around this time of year, but the bad news is that many of our favorite holiday foods to indulge in are not good for our […]
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Can Chewing Sugar-Free Gum Benefit Your Oral Health?
November 11, 2018
If you’re anything like most Americans, you chew a great deal of gum. In 2016, the average american consumed 1.8 pounds of it. While you may consider this to be […]
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Is There Such Thing As Overbrushing?
October 22, 2018
You’ve heard it over and over again: brush your teeth twice a day to maintain oral health. But what if you want to brush more than twice—say after lunchtime or […]
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The Benefits of Smiling
September 21, 2018
Tony Bennett said it best – “Wipe off that full of doubt look, slap on a happy grin!” Mr. Bennett knew this age-old advice couldn’t be more accurate. Not only […]
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