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Coffee Stains Your Teeth? Here's What You Need to Know

By: Brooke Ellis on 4/17/20 9:00

Coffee is the fuel of a nation, so you should know how it affects your physical and oral teeth. Coffee—it is a major part of our lives, and the numbers back it up. Americans are ...

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Spotlight: 3 Unique Ways Vaping Affects Your Smile

By: Brittany Flax on 3/19/20 14:00

Imagine you are walking down the street and are enveloped by a cloud of smoke that smells like … strawberries? Known as Electronic cigarettes, E-cigs or Vapes – it’s a craze that ...

How to Treat Your Baby's Thrush

By: Erica Laceria on 2/3/20 12:45

You look at your little one and notice cracked skin around their mouth and white spots on their lips and tongue. It's more common than you think, however many people don't know ...

Sugar Free Treats that Promote Dental Health

By: Alissa Gavrilescu on 12/19/19 10:30

We all get hungry between meals, but the cheapest, most convenient snacks generally aren't good for our teeth or the rest of our bodies. It's quick and easy to grab a candy bar or ...

5 Reasons Why You Should Brush Your Tongue

By: Astrid Graterol on 12/13/19 10:40

You know that it is important to brush your teeth twice a day to maintain good oral health, but did you also know how important it is to brush your tongue? Just like our teeth, ...

Halloween Health Tips: Oral Care Tricks after Treats!

By: Alissa Gavrilescu on 10/25/18 16:09

Your kids are anxiously awaiting next week’s trick-or-treating adventure. Their excitement over costumes, dressing up as their favorite princess or superhero, and of course ...

Children's Dental Health Month: Encourage Good Habits

By: Mariah Chitouras on 2/1/17 16:11

It’s February, and that means it’s time to focus on your children's dental health! While it’s important all year, the American Dental Association sponsors Children's Dental Health ...

3 Ways Oral Piercings Can Harm Your Mouth

By: Mariah Chitouras on 12/14/16 14:38

Can oral piercings harm your mouth? Tongue or lip rings might be tempting as a cool way to express yourself. But it’s important to weigh the risks before you make the choice to ...

What Are the Effects of Tobacco on My Oral Health?

By: Erica Laceria on 6/10/16 15:48

We’ve all been subject to the “No smoking” ads and literature growing up. At school, sometimes work, parents and elders – at some point in our lives we’ve heard that smoking is ...

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LINKED: Oral Bacteria and Pancreatic Cancer Risk

By: Erica Laceria on 6/6/16 10:00

It has been known for a while that oral health can impact overall health. For example, oral bacteria has been associated with inflammation causing heart disease. What you may be ...

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