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How Vegetarians Can Ensure Good Oral Health

By: Kate Ranta on 2/26/15 14:37

Although in many ways vegetarians follow a very healthy diet, you may be surprised that those who eat plant-based diets may have poorer dental health. Nutrients that are essential ...

How to Overcome the Pain of Oral Surgery

By: Erica Laceria on 2/22/15 10:00

Operations are painful – period. However, when you need work done on your mouth, it could be a bit more uncomfortable than usual. We use our mouths every day to talk and eat, and ...

Vision during Pregnancy: What to Look for

By: Kate Ranta on 2/20/15 13:56

Pregnancy is a time when mothers-to-be experience excitement almost moment to moment. It’s also a time of many changes.

5 Vitamins that are Good for Your Eyes

By: Deborah Pinnock on 2/19/15 11:00

If you’re like millions of Americans, you are constantly battling to find time for the gym and struggling to get more fruits and veggies into your diet. The motivation? Get that ...

How to Get your Thumb Sucker to Stop

By: Kate Ranta on 2/17/15 19:30

It’s super cute when your infant finds his or her thumb and starts sucking. You know it’s a natural thing and it is soothing. But what if baby continues sucking into the toddler ...

Oral Piercings: Cool or Not Cool for your Oral Health?

By: Kate Ranta on 2/17/15 10:37

Adding embellishments on your body by getting tattooed and pierced can be super cool and fulfilling. Both are forms of self-expression and seemingly harmless—or are they? The ...

10 Things to Fall in Love With This Season

By: Erica Laceria on 2/14/15 9:00

We almost always associate this month with one specific emotion: love. Between the roses, chocolates and cupid statues invading our local pharmacies and grocery markets, we just ...

Diabetes and Vision: Can Diabetes Affect Your Eyesight?

By: Kate Ranta on 2/11/15 14:48

Is your vision blurry? Have you been seeing doubles lately? Just one more question: do you have diabetes? The fact is, diabetes and vision are connected. In fact, according to the

How to Pick the Right Pediatric Dentist for Your Kids

By: Deborah Pinnock on 2/9/15 11:00

Finding the right dentist is a big deal and must be given all the consideration you would give to a long- term relationship. And if you’re lucky, you will only see that dentist ...

What you Need to Know Before Buying Contacts

By: Erica Laceria on 2/5/15 9:30

Whether you’ve decided that contact lenses are the best healthy vision option for you, or you’re ready to switch out of the traditional face frame lifestyle, there are a few ...

Becoming a Better You: How to Make your Smile Social

By: Erica Laceria on 2/4/15 10:00

Most of us would consider ourselves to be social beings. We interact with people on a daily basis, whether at home, our workplace, on the street – just about anywhere. For the ...

Tips on Fighting Fido’s Bad Breath: Dental Treats for your Dog

By: Kate Ranta on 2/2/15 21:00

Dog lovers rejoice: when Fido, Spot or Fluffy are happy to see you, you can get close enough for licking without getting knocked back by your pet’s breath and, at the same time, ...

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