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Jun. 8, 2020
Don't Let Plaque Stick Around! Teach Kids to Floss Project [VIDEO]
Kid's Health
This project uses an ice tray, Play-Doh, and pipe cleaners to illustrate the importance of flossing! Teaching kids to floss just got a whole lot easier.
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Apr. 13, 2020
How to Keep Your Smile Healthy While Your Dentist’s Office is Closed
Healthy Living
With stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, people are not following our “normal” daily routines, but it’s more important than ever to continue healthy oral and overall health habits. Here are some tips on how to keep your smile healthy while your dentist office is closed.
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Apr. 1, 2020
Brushing and Flossing with Arthritis Pain
Dental Health
Learn the connection between oral health and joint inflammation, plus how to brush and floss with arthritis.
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Feb. 27, 2018
Bad Luck or Bad Behavior: What is the Cause of Cavities?
Dental Health
What is the cause of cavities - bad genes or eating too many jellybeans? It’s hard to pick just one. In reality, there are so many more than just those.
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Dec. 19, 2017
Flossing or Brushing: Which Should Come First?
Dental Health
Short answer? It doesn't really matter! Ensuring that you perform both regularly every day will be a great boon for your dental health.
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Nov. 28, 2017
Does Your Smile Give Away Your Age? It Doesn’t Have To.
Dental Health
Regardless of how old we are – or like to think that we are – practicing good health habits can maximize our quality of life and that includes oral health.
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Jun. 13, 2017
These 3 Products Are Like Having Your Dentist at Home!
Dental Health
Since our dentist can’t meet us every morning, we need to settle for our own at-home routine. Here are three must-have products for a dentist-worthy clean:
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Apr. 11, 2017
How Habit Formation Can Transform Your Teeth
Dental Health
If you’re guilty of mouth misconduct, it’s not too late to reverse the cycle. Break your bad habits and reap the benefits of change!
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Jan. 10, 2017
Love at First Brush? Poor Dental Health Can Mean Dating Disaster
Dental Health
Preventive oral care may be vital for a healthy mouth, but that isn't the only thing at stake. One's dating career might be at risk if proper care isn't given!
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Oct. 18, 2016
5 Ways to Brush and Floss Perfectly, Every Time
Dental Health
Work your brushing and flossing routines into a perfect ritual with 5 ways to improve from Delta Dental of Iowa.
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Aug. 23, 2016
1 Rule Babysitters Shouldn't Break
Kid's Health
Learn ways to instruct your babysitter on how to ensure your child doesn't skip out on that crucial daily activity: brushing their teeth.
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Aug. 9, 2016
To Floss or Not to Floss …
Dental Health
Don't throw out your dental floss just yet, anti-flossers. The published evidence shows just how effective it is for preventing gum disease.
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Feb. 17, 2015
Make Flossing Fun for Kids
Kid's Health
Here are a few ways to both teach kids to floss and encourage them to stick with their dental health practices every day.
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Feb. 3, 2015
Creative Activities for Children's Dental Health Month Festivities
Kid's Health
The importance of dental care can never be understated. In the spirit of National Children's Dental Health Month, here are some educational kids' activities.
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Sep. 9, 2014
Feel the Need: The Need to Prevent Gum Disease
Dental Health
If you don't already feel the need to prevent gum disease, we're here to tell you why you should.
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Aug. 5, 2014
5 Reasons to Floss like a Boss
Dental Health
Try as hard as you may, there is no lying to a dentist about whether or not you floss. Take the plunge and get motivated to do so with these five reasons.
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