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How Can Playing Musical Instruments Affect Your Child's Health?
By Katie Gayle - May 4, 2016
Updated: 1/17/2020 There are so many good things that can come out of playing an instrument – whether leisurely or professionally. Not only can it provide an outlet for creativity, but…
How Mouth Breathing Affects Dental Health
By Katie Gayle - March 30, 2016
The term "mouth breather" has been used as a belittling label given to people who presumably lack intelligence. For the sake of clarity, we want to state that this is…
How to Better Handle Stress as a Senior
By Katie Gayle - March 2, 2016
Updated: 1/17/2020 Stress is something everyone deals with to some extent. Older adults can experience stress caused from any number of things, but how they manage stress is extremely important….
What Your College Student Has to Say about Drinking and Their Dental Health
By Natasha Gayle - February 17, 2016
Every year 1Dental offers a scholarship to high school seniors and current college students. This year, we asked all applicants to complete a survey. You may have read our earlier…
5 Things to Know About Dental Care in 2016
By Katie Gayle - January 13, 2016
With the start of a new year, a lot of people try to take the opportunity to get their lives – or teeth – in order. But it's no secret…
Why Should You Brush Your Tongue?
By Sarah Mace - November 11, 2015
We all know brushing our teeth and flossing are important. We've been taught to do so since our first dentist appointment. But has anyone ever told you that you should brush…
How Smoking Can Affect Your Eyes
By Katie Gayle - April 23, 2015
In our last article we talked about the negative effects that smoking has on your teeth and overall health. Did you know that smoking can affect your eyesight as well?
How Seniors Can Reduce Stress and Stay Healthy During the Holidays
By Katie Gayle - December 22, 2014
The holidays can be a mix of both cheer and stress. It's easy to get overwhelmed with the pressures of hosting your family, organizing times to get together and all…
How to Encourage Kids to Eat Healthy Food
By Natasha Gayle - September 4, 2014
As parents, when you think about ways you can improve your child's overall health, consider some of their habits. What foods are they eating regularly? Do they seem to enjoy…
Healthy Snacks for Studying Students
School is back in session and it's likely your kids are studying hard. But what are they eating to get through their studying time? Junior high, high school and college-age…
Superfoods for Health and Teeth
By Kayla - August 21, 2014
Superfoods are a huge health trend right now. They are packed with nutrients and typically carry multiple health benefits. Here we'll look at some of the top superfoods for both…
How to Get Rid of a Debilitating Phobia
By Natasha Gayle - August 12, 2014
A phobia is defined by Merriam-Webster as an extremely strong dislike or fear of something or someone. Typically, it's a fear that poses little to no threat in reality. It's…
How Sleep Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders Affect Your Dental Health
By Natasha Gayle - August 7, 2014
Sleep insomnia and other sleep disorders are very common in the U.S., with an estimated 50-70 million adults who have some type of sleep or wakefulness disorder, according to the…
Can't Sleep? Causes and Treatment for Sleep Apnea
By Kayla - August 5, 2014
Updated: 01/07/2020 Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Over 30% of Americans suffer from insomnia. If you fall into this group, then you probably understand the following problems:
How Can Medical Conditions Affect Your Oral Health?
By Natasha Gayle - July 31, 2014
As we age, experiencing some type of medical problem is pretty much inevitable. And while our focus, and the doctor's, is solely on treating it, few think about the effect…