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Cranberry sauce, bread and pumpkin pie: It’s safe to say Thanksgiving isn’t known for having the healthiest dishes. If you’re wanting to benefit your overall (and oral) health this holiday, try one of these equally delicious, but healthy Thanksgiving alternatives.…
Vitamins and minerals are vital for everyday bodily functions and overall health. They’re also vital to maintain and strengthen your oral health. Each vitamin or mineral provides a unique benefit to your body, including the teeth and gums! Here are…
School is back in session, which means after school snack time is also back. However, most store-bought snack options are full of sugar—the ingredient that causes cavities. So, before you grab the candy and chips, check out these tooth-friendly snack…
Sugar is notoriously bad for your teeth, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s delicious! Once you have a sweet craving, it can be super hard to satisfy it. Cookies and brownies and candy bars may taste good, but…
Put away the sugary waffles and pancakes. We have some delicious, tooth-healthy ideas for your next breakfast. Each of these recipes is low in sugar and high in teeth-strengthening nutrients. This way, you can avoid the cavities, while keeping your…
A good meal can be one of the greatest joys in life. Unfortunately, the food we love the most isn’t always best for our teeth. Continuous consumption of sugary, processed foods can lead to cavities, gum disease and worse. Here…
Make lunchtime easy this summer and set your kid up for success with these healthy, tooth-friendly, and most of all easy lunchtime meals. Turkey & Cheese roll-ups: Put a new spin on the traditional turkey sandwich by rolling turkey, cheese,…
The return of the school year also means the return of lunch box packing. Set your kid up for success this fall with a lunch box filled with these healthy, tooth-friendly, energizing foods. Turkey & Cheese roll-ups: Put a new…
Summer means sno cones, ice cream and plenty of snacks from the ball field concession stand, right? Wrong! While those are all delicious and you should absolutely indulge every now and then, eating those foods on a regular basis is…