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Why Dental Decisions Are So Important

October 1, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Avoiding the dentist can lead to missed early detection of health events originating in the mouth. Taking steps to keep your mouth healthy goes a long way

Healthcare and dental decisions are important for every family. We continue to see more evidence supporting the impact our oral health has on our overall health. This means that avoiding the dentist shouldn’t be an option for us anymore. Oral health isn’t about having white … [Read more...]

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Is Your Child Smoking?

September 24, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Tobacco contributes to over 7 million deaths worldwide and 6.3 million of those deaths are from smoking cigarettes. See how to confront your teen about smoking cigarettes.

9 out of 10 smokers have tried their first cigarette by the age of 18. Only 2 percent of smokers try their first cigarette after the age of 26. That means adolescence and early adulthood are crucial years in preventing a smoking habit. Do you know what to do if you catch your … [Read more...]

Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids

Dental Insurance 102 [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 10, 2019 Michael Orozco

Bring your health literacy up a notch by learning the meaning of these not-so-well-known dental benefits terms.

Feeling confident with the skills you earned in Dental Benefits 101? Sounds like you’re ready to move up a level. Insurance terms are not something we think of fondly - they can be confusing and even intimidating. “Health literacy” is your ability to understand basic health … [Read more...]

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“Toothful Tales” Children’s Book Teaches Kids the Importance of Dental Health

September 3, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Dr. Jeanette Courtad, a dentist at Colorado School of Mines for two decades, wrote a book series called "Toothful Tales”, to promote oral health among kids and expecting mothers.

Do you dread the day when you have to take your children to the dentist? Dr. Jeanette Courtad, DDS knows this feeling all too well. She decided to make a change in the way kids learn about their dental health. She wrote a book series called "Toothful Tales” to promote oral health … [Read more...]

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DIY Tooth Fairy and Baby Tooth Costume!

August 27, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Use this step-by-step guide to create the “Tooth Fairy and Baby Tooth” matching costume set for National Tooth Fairy Day, Halloween, or your kids’ costume box!

STEP 1: Tooth Fairy Crown Supplies: ToothbrushesPlastic CrownHot Glue GunPaint BrushesPaintFelt Steps: 1. Paint crown. Let dry. 2. Save up old toothbrushes for this part. Wash them in the dishwasher. Hot glue toothbrushes to front on crown. 3. Cut tooth shape … [Read more...]

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