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LABOR DAY IS ON IT’S WAY

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LABOR DAY IS ON IT’S WAY

Picnics, Barbecues & Camping, oh my! The Labor Day Weekend is upon us. Labor Day is right around the corner. Sharing food and late-summer fun with family and friends is always a fun way to see out the summer season. However, some of the most popular items consumed during the labor day holiday are actually the worst for your teeth. We’re talking CORN ON THE COB, SODA & RIBS! While your taste buds might be shouting for joy, your teeth are a little less excited. Unfortunately, corn and rib meat easily gets stuck in between your...

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TREAT TIME AGAIN – THE HOLIDAYS

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TREAT TIME AGAIN – THE HOLIDAYS

5 Great Ideas for Dealing With Holiday Treats Back in October, we talked about setting up a Treat Time of day. it’s worth mentioning again now that the holidays are upon us. December is here, the mounds of Halloween candy that children have stored in various location around the house are probably starting to dwindle. But even though the candy is disappearing, the holidays are just around the corner — a fun-filled days of family, friends, food, parties and lots of sugar-laden treats. 1. Holiday Treats & Candy vs. Cavities: Don’t...

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THE TURKEYS ARE COMING!

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THE TURKEYS ARE COMING!

Everyone knows there’s more that one way to prepare a turkey. But did you know you could create one with veggies? And we don’t mean tofu! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, as we all know, that means lots of delicious foods. But if you are like most people, serving up the traditional meal, not all the dishes on that list are tooth-friendly. Foods like pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes covered in clouds of toasted marshmallows and soft buttery rolls, to name just a few. While opting out of serving these...

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SNACK TIME

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SNACK TIME

It’s that time of year again…school snacks are in season. Pack healthy snacks in your child’s lunchbox like fruit, veggies, cheese and nuts instead of refined carbs and sugary treats. Your kiddos will have more energy and super-charged brain power, not to mention very happy teeth!

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MOM, I’M HUNGRY

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MOM, I’M HUNGRY

Snacktime and lunchtime can be tricky to navigate. How many times a day do we hear, “Mom, I’m hungry!”?

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SUGAR WOES

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SUGAR WOES

Sugar does, at times, seem more like a demon than the fun and enjoyable treat that we so often associate with the white stuff.

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THE BENEFITS OF XYLITOL

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THE BENEFITS OF XYLITOL

It’s true. A tablespoon here, a few packets there, a cube or two with your afternoon tea. It adds up faster than you might imagine.

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