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Oral Health Risks of Vaping

March 17, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

The use of an e-cigarette is often called “vaping,” but “vaping” can also refer to a marijuana vaporizer pen. Learn more about what it is and how it damages both our oral and overall health.

Vaping is a popular term for smoking an e-cigarette or vaporizing marijuana. According to the CDC, the liquid used in vapes “can contain nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinoid (CBD) oils, and other substances and additives.” 69 percent of people vaping … [Read more...]

Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids

Taste Bud Map Myth Busted

March 13, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Taste buds are small sensory organs that are found in the little bumps (also known as papillae) on our tongues and are the primary reason we can enjoy our favorite foods. Learn more here.

As you sit at your desk dreaming about dinner, take a moment to thank your taste buds. Without them, our three daily meals would be dull and tasteless. Taste buds are small sensory organs that are found in the little bumps (also known as papillae) on our tongues and are the … [Read more...]

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Older Adults: 3 Oral Health Issues to Look Out For

March 13, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Learn how researchers found that environmental factors seem to be the prime cause of cavities — not genetic makeup.

Age is just a number. We’re sure you’ve heard this old saying before, but is it true? Whether you’re 6 or 60, oral health problems plague us all. Surprisingly, the #1 oral health issue of both young children and seniors are the same. Here are three common problems seniors … [Read more...]

Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults

The Best Dental Jokes + Dental Memes to Tickle Your Funny Bone

March 12, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Get ready to laugh, because we have the funniest dental jokes known to man. We love our teeth, but sometimes we have to poke a little fun at them. Hopefully they don’t hold any hard fillings against us, our dental memes aren’t meant to be mean!  Here are some of our favorite … [Read more...]

Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids

All Day Tooth Decay | Why Your Favorite Snacks Are Ruining Your Smile

March 10, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

The foods that cause tooth decay aren’t limited to sugars and sweets. Knowing other foods that cause tooth decay can help you make better choices for your oral and overall health.

Everything we eat affects our body and smile. Snacks are good for our taste buds, but several are not good for our oral health. That’s because they can cause tooth decay. The list of the worst food for your teeth includes more than just sugary snacks. Awareness around foods that … [Read more...]

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