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Smile Power Blog
Unleash your smile power with these helpful articles about oral health, dental benefits, and more.
Oral Health Basics
Celebrating Women in Dentistry on International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, we honor the incredible contributions of women in dentistry who have broken barriers and made significant advancements...
Celebrating National Children's Dental Health Month With Smiles for Kids
Join us in celebrating National Children's Dental Health Month by focusing on the importance of early dental care and oral health education for the...
Protect your smile during a disaster
When you think about a natural disaster, your oral health is likely not the first thing you consider. However, it is important to keep these tips in...
How to Deal with Dental Anxiety
What keeps people from getting the preventive dental care they need for a healthy smile? More than 1 in 4 Americans (27%) who’ve bypassed care admit...
The Importance of Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Awareness
Contributed by: Dr. Zachary Brian, UNC Adams School of Dentistry April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and serves as an important reminder for all of...
Better Dental Visits for Kids with Autism
With the All Smiles Shine app, you can prepare for upcoming visits to the dentist to make the experience less stressful for children with...
The Diabetes and Oral Health Connection
There is an important connection between diabetes and oral health for children. Approximately 352,000 children and adolescents younger than age 20...
The Benefits of Sealants: Smiles for Kids Grant Spotlight
Primary, or "baby," teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a...
When do you Need a Root Canal?
The roots of your teeth have narrow openings called canals containing blood vessels and nerve fibers that provide nutrition and sensation to your...
Proper Oral Health Techniques
Brush Up on Proper Teeth Cleaning Daily brushing and flossing are the best ways to take care of your teeth and gums between visits to the dentist....
Bad Breath
Bad breath (the medical term for which is halitosis) is an embarrassing but incredibly common oral health problem. In fact, it is estimated that bad...