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National Fresh Breath Day

August 5th, 2025

National Fresh Breath Day

August 6th is National Fresh Breath Day, but you can use this guide to keep away bad breath all year round.

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A CPAP machine helps people obtain a deep sleep. Because of how it's used, it can have some impact on your oral health.

How using a CPAP machine affects your mouth

A CPAP machine helps people obtain a deep sleep. Because of how it's used, it can have some impact on your oral health.

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July 21st, 2025


Both allergies and the medications to treat them can alter your oral health. Learn how to keep your mouth healthy while trying to manage allergy symptoms.

Allergies, allergy medication and oral health

Both allergies and the medications to treat them can alter your oral health. Learn how to keep your mouth healthy while trying to manage allergy symptoms.

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July 2nd, 2025


When trying to stay hydrated in the summer sun, is sparkling water a refreshing and healthy alternative to soda or sports drinks?

Will sparkling water hurt my teeth?

When trying to stay hydrated in the summer sun, is sparkling water a refreshing and healthy alternative to soda or sports drinks?

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June 20th, 2025


There are a few surgical procedures that are performed routinely in the dental office to treat gum issues. These include crown lengthening, periodontal pocket procedures, and gum grafting. Learn what these surgeries are and when they may be needed.

What is gum surgery and when is it needed?

There are a few surgical procedures that are performed routinely in the dental office to treat gum issues. These include crown lengthening, periodontal pocket procedures, and gum grafting. Learn what these surgeries are and when they may be needed.

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June 5th, 2025


Nicotine pouches seem inescapable lately thanks to a push online by influencers. They can also be used without detection, giving them an appeal over traditional tobacco products and vapes. Learn about the risks and consequences these tiny, unassuming pouches can pose to your health.

Nicotine pouches and oral health

Nicotine pouches seem inescapable lately thanks to a push online by influencers. They can also be used without detection, giving them an appeal over traditional tobacco products and vapes. Learn about the risks and consequences these tiny, unassuming pouches can pose to your health.

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May 16th, 2025


April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Let's take a look at the warning signs in the mouth and ways to reduce the risk of contracting these cancers.

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Let's take a look at the warning signs in the mouth and ways to reduce the risk of contracting these cancers.

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April 9th, 2025


This odd social media "hack" for sleeping claims to fix a variety of issues, but taping your mouth closed while sleeping can reduce sleep quality and may even be dangerous.

What is mouth taping?

This odd social media "hack" for sleeping claims to fix a variety of issues, but taping your mouth closed while sleeping can reduce sleep quality and may even be dangerous.

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April 1st, 2025


Fluoride, nature's cavity fighter, is used in dentistry to re-mineralize tooth enamel, fight and slow tooth decay, and prevent the growth of bad bacteria in the mouth.

Facts about fluoridated tap water

Fluoride, nature's cavity fighter, is used in dentistry to re-mineralize tooth enamel, fight and slow tooth decay, and prevent the growth of bad bacteria in the mouth.

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March 19th, 2025





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