Dr Alexa Kolbig urges parents to get their kids excited about dental care as early as possible. Not only does it ensure a lifetime of healthy habits, but it also makes tasks like dental exams and daily brushing and flossing much easier to manage for children of all...
Story AT-A-Glance Exercise is an important component of cancer prevention and care; slashing your risk of cancer occurrence, improving your chances of successful recuperation, and diminishing your risk of cancer recurrence Exercise-induced adrenaline helps circulate...
Standard dental floss is generally considered the be the most effective dental tool for cleaning the tight spaces in between our teeth. A water flosser, similar to traditional floss, can help remove food particles from in between and around your teeth. A water...
Dr. Alexa H. Kolbig, DMD tells her patients that brushing your teeth is the foundation upon which good oral health and prevention are built. Both electric and manual toothbrushes are effective at removing plaque that causes dental disease and are both approved by the...
How to Get a “Wedding White” Smile The dress isn’t the only thing that’s white at many weddings these days. Some couples choose to whiten their teeth for the big day. Here is some helpful info from Dr. Joy Lunan on how you can do just that. Whitening for Your Wedding...
While there are no miracle foods, an overall healthy diet is an important cancer-prevention goal. Diet has an important role to play in cancer prevention. According to the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), 20 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S. are related...
When it comes to oral hygiene, people tend to neglect their gums and focus on their teeth. Gum disease, or periodontitis, is a potentially serious infection of the structures around the teeth. It can have major consequences for your overall oral health. Thankfully, by...
We all know that exercise is good for our bodies. It’s good for our lungs, strengthens muscles, can prevent heart disease, stroke and obesity. It improves our moods and builds endurance. Exercise can also be good for your teeth! There are proven links between how fit...
Is lemonade okay for my teeth? Should I be chewing on ice? Do I really need this mouthguard? Dr. Joy Lunan tests your summer smarts with this fact or fiction quiz to show you what’s best for your teeth. Ice is bad for your teeth. FACT Ice may be nice on a hot summer...
3 Surprising Summer Staples That Can Damage Your Smile Shared by Delta Dental of Colorado. We’ve heard it all before: Summer’s sugary treats can harm teeth. Running on a pool deck can result in dental disaster. Though they’re important, watch out for these 3...
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