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5 Low-Sugar Treats for Healthy Holidays

During the holidays, it’s easy to get carried away with the over-indulging. An extra forkful of pecan pie leads to feelings of guilt and remorse three slices later. But it doesn’t have to. With healthier twists on the classics and wholesome options on the table, you can have a healthy holiday season that keeps your …

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Healthy School Lunches Maximize Dental Health

Tired of peanut butter and jelly sandwich in a boring brown paper bag? Kick up the school lunch game a notch with these healthy school lunches that also provide major dental health benefits. Kids like variety so provide an assortment of foods to keep them engaged. Get kids excited about healthy school lunches by letting …

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5 Tips for Aging Teeth That Will Make You Smile

You may think healthy teeth are only for the young, but there are several good reasons to protect your teeth as you age. Missing teeth can cause bite misalignment, discomfort and create dietary challenges, and keeping your teeth healthy may even help you live longer. If that’s got your attention, here are five tips to …

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5 Ways to Have a Tooth-Friendly Halloween

Goblins and zombies and ghosts, oh my! Halloween is the time for all things scary and that even includes the food. Considering how much sugar is in the average piece of candy, it’s no wonder your kid’s dentist is terrified of the spooky season. Try the five tricks below to turn tooth-destroying snacks into dentist- …

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How the Great Pumpkin Can Help Your Child Skip Cavities

Let the Great Pumpkin help your child enjoy Halloween while avoiding some of the many cavity-causing treats. Not only can sugar from Halloween candy make a typical rule-following child’s behavior go haywire, but sugar can also wreak havoc on a child’s teeth. Consider an alternative to letting children eat all that candy this year by …

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Do You Suffer from Teeth Grinding?

If you or your sleep partner is awakened by the sound of grinding teeth, you might have bruxism, the medical term for teeth grinding and clenching. According to Mayo Clinic, people who clench or grind their teeth during sleep are more likely to have other sleep disorders, such as snoring and sleep apnea.  Symptoms of Teeth Grinding Although …

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Dentistry From the Heart Helps the Underserved

A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free dental care to those in need, Dentistry from the Heart works with practices around the world to help underserved adults receive proper and safe treatment. The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that 48 percent of lower-income individuals have not seen a doctor in more than a year, and …

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Protecting Kids’ Teeth During Football Season

Football may be a “smash-mouth” sport, but protecting kids’ teeth should be a top priority as youths of all ages kick off the upcoming gridiron season throughout Florida. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), sports accidents result in up to 39 percent of dental injuries in children, especially those ranging in age …

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Tailgating Tips for Football Weekends

Fall means football, and for many fans, that means tailgating. In the football hotbed of Florida, people show their pride for the Buccaneers and root for their college alma maters every weekend. Tailgating is a great way to enjoy good food, hang with friends and family, and get ready for the big game. Here are …

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Teaching Kids Good Dental Habits

As a parent, your top priority is keeping your child healthy. So, you fill her plate with plenty of vegetables, send her to bed on time and schedule regular check-ups with her pediatrician. But are you as diligent about good dental health? A lifetime of good dental health begins with baby teeth. Many people think …

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