All posts from Amanda Lowery
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A Full Thanksgiving Menu of Mouth-Friendly Nutrients
Nutritious Thanksgiving foods show up in abundance during November’s festivities. If you’re searching for nutrients that’ll help your smile, learn where they might be hiding in your Thanksgiving meal. Main Dishes Turkey is rich in … Read More
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Recipe: Quick Pumpkin Pudding
Pumpkin is a staple of the season and a super good source of vitamin A for gum health and enamel strength. To avoid the sugar and starch often found in pumpkin pie, try this festive … Read More
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Vitamins and Minerals That Help Prevent Gum Disease
Nutrition is vital for your entire body, even when it comes to your gums. Take a moment to learn which vitamins and minerals help prevent gum (periodontal) disease. To get the full picture, it’s good … Read More
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June Smile Month: The Seeds of Good Oral Health
This June, we celebrate National Smile Month—a celebration of the simplest, yet most powerful sign of human emotion. During this time, it’s important to think about keeping your smile healthy. As you grow, the needs … Read More
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Why You Should “Eat the Rainbow”
“Eating the rainbow” is a simplified way to think and look at what foods can deliver in terms of their nutritional value. A wide array of colorful fruits and veggies will benefit your body and … Read More
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Dental Sealants Bond Kids’ Teeth to a Healthy Future
Did you know, nearly one in four children under the age of five already has cavities?1 If your child naturally radiates a cavity-free smile, celebrate your good fortune, then cement theirs with dental sealants to … Read More
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Sweet Swap: Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cup Recipe
The holiday season and cookies go hand-in-hand. If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthier way, try one of America’s favorite treats sans sugar. This sugar-free peanut butter cup recipe is filled … Read More
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Promote Good Oral Health with Elf on the Shelf
Families across the U.S. have welcomed Elf on the Shelf, Mensch on a Bench, or other toys to get their kids to embrace good behavior around the holidays. But the elves and their pals don’t … Read More
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Diabetes and Your Oral Health
Oral health and overall health are connected in many ways – many general health issues have oral health complications. On the flip side, poor oral health can be associated with overall health problems.
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Smart Snacking For a Healthy Smile: Strawberry Energy Bites
Most days, my kids make a beeline to the pantry after arriving home from school and daycare. As parents, we often struggle with finding foods that are healthy and that our kids will eat. Finding … Read More