“Say cheese!” Everyone does it before taking a photo, but what’s the reasoning behind the common phrase? Well the word cheese causes people to make a smile-like shape with their mouth, but there’s another more delicious reason: cheeses are good for your teeth! Ok, not … [Read more...]
Mouthwash for Dandruff | Does it Work?
Does that minty-fresh feeling you get from swishing mouthwash also help your dandruff? We discuss if mouthwash for dandruff is a viable treatment option and if you can take it from the medicine cabinet to the shower: Dandruff is a scalp condition in which the skin on your head … [Read more...]
Healthy School Lunches [INFOGRAPHIC]
Between after-school activities, homework and bedtime routines, it’s hard to find time to put healthy lunches together for your kids. But, a nutritious lunch is vital to your child’s performance in school. … [Read more...]
Healthy Cafeteria Food Can Make A Positive Impact on Oral Health
From vending machines to healthy cafeteria food, school nutrition is a hot topic. And it should be—children consume approximately 50% of their calories for the day while at school. And for kids from low-income families, it may be their only meal of the day. … [Read more...]
The Mouth and Body Connection [INFOGRAPHIC]
Over the teeth, past the gums, look out body here it comes! How does dental hygiene affect your health? In more ways than one. Poor oral health can increase your risk for heart disease, respiratory illnesses, stroke and more. Learn more about the mouth/body connection with our … [Read more...]