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May 25
4 Tips for Healthy Summer Smiles

It's hard to believe summer is nearly upon us! This new season welcomes great fun and also a change in our schedules. However, an increase in outdoor fun, traveling, and sports doesn’t mean we can get too relaxed with our oral health habits. In fact, summer can be a great time to help your kids brush up on habits for keeping their teeth healthy all year long! Read on for some quick tips for keeping your family’s smiles bright during the summer and beyond.

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Jan 7
5 Ways to Start the Year with a Healthy Smile

The new year is the perfect time to start fresh. Many people will be making resolutions to be healthier through exercise and/or diet, so why not improve your oral health too? The mouth is the gateway to the body and maintaining good oral health can help prevent other health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Specifically for children, establishing a good oral health routine early on can set them up for a lifetime of good habits. Be sure to help your kids brush twice a day and floss once to ensure they’re on the right path to a healthy mouth!

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Jan 9
Do I Need to Go to the Dentist While Pregnant?

Oral Care While Pregnant Despite 90 percent of women knowing that gum health while pregnant is important, only about 60 percent of women receive routine oral care while pregnant, according to a study conducted by BMC Oral Health. For many women, knowing oral health is important while pregnant doesn’t equal a direct conversion to a routine teeth cleaning or check-in with their dentist. During pregnancy, the gums often become more sensitive and bleed more easily, causing women to feel embarrassed or even shameful to come into the dentist. Others may be worried about discomfort or nausea. More than anything, it is important to seek preventative care, as women who are pregnant have a higher risk for gum caries, inflammation, and bleeding. Women may even be susceptible to pre-term labor, should they have poor oral health.

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Feb 12
Dental Care While Pregnant

When you’re pregnant, you do everything you can to help prepare for a healthy baby. Maintaining good oral health while you’re pregnant is an important part of your overall health. Many expecting women ask questions like “Can I go to the dentist when pregnant?” and “Are my teeth affected during pregnancy?” These are great questions, and I’ll address them in this blog post about what to expect with dental care while pregnant!

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