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.
Diabetes and Your Oral Health
Creative Learning For Kids: How to Make Elephant’s Toothpaste
This kid-friendly experiment, nicknamed “Elephant’s Toothpaste,” is a fun way to teach little ones about chemical reactions. And while this isn’t really elephant’s toothpaste, it sure looks like a paste fit to brush their 6-foot tusks. Fun fact: An elephant’s tusks are actually teeth—elongated incisors, to be exact.
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A Coordination of Benefits Example: How COB Can Save You Money
If you and your partner both have insurance plans, you may be able to coordinate your benefits. Learn more about COB, how it could benefit you with our coordination of benefits example:
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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 a smart snack that provides adequate nutrition and holds off the hunger pangs until I finish cooking dinner is a must in our household.
Colds and Oral Health
The season of germ sharing is well underway. If your household is like most, it is a domino effect with colds passing between children and parents. From the sniffling, sneezing, and runny nose, you may also experience another common cold side effect, teeth pain. If you find yourself asking, “why do my teeth hurt when I have a cold?”, here’s the scoop.
The Ultimate Tooth Fairy Experience
From first wiggles to gap-toothed giggles, losing teeth is a mouth’s coming-of-age story. When baby teeth fall out, the Tooth Fairy flies in.
Whether it’s your child’s first, second, or tenth tooth, here’s how to go all out when a tooth falls out:
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Oral Health and Preventive Measures for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
When an individual with Alzheimer’s starts to exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, tasks that were once second nature can suddenly become challenging. Even daily routines, such as brushing and flossing, can be hard to remember – which is why gum disease and tooth decay are common in Alzheimer’s patients.
Why Do Cavities Hurt?
When your dentist says you have a cavity, it isn’t good news. Sometimes you might not know it is there, and other times you might feel it. So, why do cavities hurt?
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Hack: How to Order Healthy Coffee Shop Drinks
Between mountains of whipped cream and caramel drizzles, it can be hard to stay away from sugar at your favorite coffee shop.. But they are ways to balance your love of coffee and sugar intake.
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5 Things That Yellow Teeth
Yellow is usually considered a happy color – sunshine, buttercups, and daffodils are guaranteed to put smiles on most faces. When it comes to teeth, however, yellow isn’t such a welcome hue. Even people who are diligent about their dental health can find themselves with some tooth discoloration.