It can be difficult to eat healthy during the holidays, when holiday get-togethers, rich food, sweet desserts and strong drinks abound. If sweet treats are your weakness, we have a lovely recipe to help you satisfy those cravings while cutting down on empty calories and sugar: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites! These delicious little bites take just minutes to assemble, are ready to eat in just over half an hour (most of which is time spent in the freezer), will last

If you have a dental bridge, braces, fixed retainers or dentures with retainer bars, you might be wondering how you can still clean around them to keep your mouth and gums healthy. Unless your dental treatment appliances are entirely removable, like invisible aligners and removable retainers, cleaning thoroughly between your teeth with fixed dental work sometimes requires just a bit more effort – but is very important for the success of your dental treatment, as well as a he

Have you ever heard that thumbsucking can make a child’s teeth grow crooked? It’s not an urban myth; it is unfortunately quite true! That’s not to say that babies shouldn’t suck their thumbs at all; in fact, thumbsucking is a common and important self-soothing behavior that many infants engage in. Between 60-80% of people suck their thumbs during the first 6 months of their lives, a habit which helps babies feel comforted and secure in the new world around them. When Should A

Water flossing vs. string floss: Which is better? Though some people swear by one or the other, the truth is that there are pros and cons to both, and studies about each method’s effectiveness at removing plaque are largely inconclusive. If you’ve been considering changing your flossing routine, it’s worth looking into the differences between them to see which one is right for you! Evidence For String Floss vs. Water Flossers? Studies about the efficacy of plaque removal with

Have your allergies been acting up lately? If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you’re likely battling with itchy eyes, a runny nose,...