Dental health is part of a bigger picture: Whole-body wellness
Unhealthy teeth and gums are often found in combination with heart disease and other life-threatening conditions, and many health issues can also...
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Smile Power Blog
Unleash your smile power with these helpful articles about oral health, dental benefits, and more.
Oral Health & Your Overall Health
The Oral and Overall Health Benefits of Smiling
Just about everyone loves to smile. From a glimmer of a grin to a full-blown belly laugh, it simply feels great to feel that good. And the power of...
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 Importance of Prenatal Dental Care: A Healthy Smile for Two
Pregnancy is an exciting time filled with joy and anticipation. While you're busy preparing for your little bundle of joy, don't forget about your...
Healthy Teeth and Gums with Diabetes
Healthy Teeth and Gums: An Important Part of Your Diabetes Management Plan Everybody likes a bright smile. And keeping your teeth and gums healthy is...
Oral Health & Your Heart
Why Good dental hygiene is important for heart health. Here is yet another reason to brush at least twice and floss at least once every day:...
4 Ways to Keep Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
If you’re like the average adult, you’ll get two or three colds a year, and they’ll last between seven and 10 days.(1) And when flu season hits,...
Don't Miss This Back-To-School Essential
While you may be busy getting ready to send your children back to school, life will likely get even busier once school starts. That’s why now is a...
The Essential Mineral for a Healthy Smile
When you think about calcium, the first thing that may come to mind is its role in building strong bones. Yet it does so much more than that. Calcium...
Food Friends and Foes for Your Teeth
If you are what you eat, then it’s particularly true for your teeth and gums. When you drink sugary beverages and eat starchy foods, you’re not only...