October is National Dental Hygiene Month.

BRACES & SUMMERTIME TREATS- TEMPTATION CAN LEAD TO TROUBLE!
Timothy Johnson
Ahh, sweet summertime! The mouth-watering smells of caramel corn, cotton candy and fresh roasted peanuts waft through the air as you stroll along the boardwalk or the midway at the county fair. Saltwater taffy, candy apples and corn-on-the-cob tantalize at every turn. The temptations are real and so are the braces on your teeth.
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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR TOOTHBRUSH?
Shailja Ensor
Break out your favorite festive flavor of toothpaste! In honor of our favorite under-celebrated holiday, we’ve rounded up a few fun facts about the little brush with the big impact on your oral health.
Read MoreSCHOOL IS OUT! CAMP IS IN! WHAT’S UP FOR ORAL HEALTH?
Lauren Lewis
Staying home? Going to summer camp? Remember to take care of your teeth!
The school year is winding down and summer plans are being finalized. Soon, kids will be hanging out at home, participating in summer sports or heading off to camp. Oral health is not the first thing on most kids’ minds.
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PROTECT YOUR HEAD, EYES, FACE – OOPS, DON’T FORGET YOUR MOUTH!
Paige Ensor
Spring sports are in full swing. Children are outfitted with batting helmets, shin guards, chest protectors, all the gear necessary for their sport(s) of choice but what about protecting their smiles?
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