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How Athletes Can Protect Their Teeth

Despite having healthy dental habits, elite athletes tend to have poor teeth — here’s how athletes can protect their teeth. According to a recent study from University College London, high-level athletes are significantly more likely than most people to have poor dental health — despite having better oral hygiene overall. The study came as dentists…

Home and Professional Care

Prevention takes top billing when making a list of ways to avoid the discomfort and expense of having to deal with major oral health issues. Home care begins with brushing twice a day and flossing at least once – flossing and rinsing after every meal or snack would be the ideal. In addition, dental hygienists…

Early Diagnosis Is So Important

The treatment plan is at the heart of every dental evaluation. The goal is to assess the overall oral health of the patient, pinpoint any issues and design a schedule for tending to each one in order of urgency. Digital imagery has been a great help in explaining the plan so that the patient can…

4 Reasons Why Dental Health Care is Critical for Seniors

Dental hygiene and habits—brushing and flossing daily, and visiting our dentist for a checkup every six months—are always important, not only for our oral health but for our overall health. However, they can sometimes fall by the wayside as we age. It’s important to remember that getting out of these habits can be detrimental to…

Wacky Toothpaste Flavors

Toothpaste…how interesting can it get? Well, gone are the days of plain spearmint, mint, or peppermint. Back in the day, toothpaste flavors (or dental cream, as it was once called by Colgate), were not meant to be exotic or interesting. Tastes and fashions have changed, and the 2000s are all about trying new things, even…

Camping & Oral Health

Going camping? Don’t forget about your oral health! Summer is just around the corner and there is nothing more beautiful than a summer in Colorado. When you’re gathering your supplies and putting together your toiletry kit, remember to bring your toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss! Floss is a commonly forgotten item but it’s so small, you…

The Link Between Smiling and Attraction

It’s the glimmer between strangers meeting eyes across the room. It’s the sparkle that lights up a photograph. It can whisper sweet nothings. It can shout with enthusiasm. It can unite people in moments of warmth and magic. It’s a smile, and it’s the universal communicator of joy and connection. But if your smile is…