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Best Foods for Your Teeth: Fruits and Vegetables Edition

September 10, 2021 Di Salas

If you or your children are in the habit of eating junk food daily, it's not fair to expect healthy teeth. The good news is that tooth decay is nearly 100% preventable. Learn to maintain a healthy, balanced diet and follow a good daily dental care routine here.

The foods that we eat have a direct impact on our overall health and more surprisingly, the health of our teeth and gums. If you or your children are in the habit of eating junk food daily, it's not fair to expect healthy teeth. Remember, tooth decay is the single most common … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Hawaii, Health & Wellness

When it Comes to Dental Hygiene Awareness, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?

August 10, 2021 Di Salas

Pop quiz, hotshot! You might think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, so let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test. Can you ace these five questions?

Pop quiz, hotshot! You might think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, so let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test: TRUE OR FALSE: OLDER ADULTS CAN STILL GET CAVITIES. True — In fact, some adults are more prone to oral health issues as … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Hawaii, Health & Wellness

Saved by a Straw: Oral Health Benefits of Drinking Through a Straw

July 14, 2021 Wyatt Dilling

Straws get flack for contributing to pollution, but some individuals like older adults rely on single-use straws to get through the day with adequate hydration.

Straws have become an icon in the fight against non-reusable plastics. Plastic straws make up about 7% of plastic product waste found in the U.S., and they’ve been a recent topic for state legislatures including Washington and California. Both businesses and cities are urging … [Read more...]

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Tooth-Friendly Endurance Training Recovery Snack for Cyclists and Runners

July 14, 2021 Wyatt Dilling

Cyclists, runners, and swimmers need tooth-friendly recipes for athletes that will not only keep you fueled, but are delicious, as well.

Whether you’re an amateur athlete, a weekend warrior, or a competing endurance athlete, it’s likely you eat and drink sugar and carbohydrates before, during, and after exercise. You probably consume quite a bit to stay fueled and feed your muscles the nutrients they need. This is … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Health & Wellness, Recipes & Nutrition

A History of “Halitosis” and the Listerine Marketing Campaign

June 11, 2021 Di Salas

Bad breath has always been around, but medicine for halitosis hasn’t. How did it come to be? Check out the history.

Bad breath can happen to any of us. What we eat, how often we brush, and if we floss all contribute. When we hear “halitosis,” however, we think of a chronic and persistent issue that even the most flavorful gum can’t hide. Have you ever wondered how using the term “halitosis” … [Read more...]

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