You’ve finally figured it out! You’ve got the pantry stocked with all sorts of nutritious food your whole family loves and you’re not turning back. But wait. There might be something those labels aren’t telling you … how good those “good” foods are for your teeth. (This is when we duck!) “Oh, come on, already!” you say. We know, we know. Now, we don’t want you to rearrange your whole pantry, and we’re not asking you to eliminate any of these items either. It is helpful to kno

From our friends at PatientConnect365 We’re gonna’ bet your kids have a better handle on your smart phone than you do. And your tablet, your computer, the TV remote … pretty much every tech device in your home. So, why not utilize their savvy nature to help them learn more about caring for their teeth and preparing for the dentist? A number of app developers seem to have the same idea, so we figured we’d share with you a number of the more popular. Be careful, though, these a

February. Unless you’re a snowmobiler, skier, or ice-fisherman, it’s a month the rest of us wishes would pass as quickly as it begins. After all, frozen toes, creaky bones, and chapped lips aren’t usually physical afflictions one desires to endure on a daily basis. Even those of us in the south, who brave a more mild winter, will yearn for the days when a sweater is no longer required. Despite the cold, though, there is always something about February that helps to melt away

From our friends at PatientConnect365 When it comes to dental floss, what’s the best kind? Well, if you ask a dentist, they’ll tell you the best dental floss is the floss you’ll actually use. That could be Teflon floss, dental tape, nylon floss, waxed floss, and flosses with or without flavors – there are a lot of choices! There are also a number of ways to get your flossing done that don’t have you wrapping a long string of floss across your fingers and deftly maneuvering yo

Has anyone asked you to try a favorite food of theirs only to find it was too sweet, too bitter, or too fatty to your palate? If you’re nodding in agreement now, and this happens often – particularly with food that tastes bitter (like some veggies!), you may be what the scientific world identifies as a “super-taster.” This superpower does have some benefits to it, and yes, a few drawbacks, but with our tips and a little knowledge on your side, you can fly through the buffet l