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Oral health care affects your overall health whether it’s good or bad. Poor oral health care has been linked to the onset of diabetes, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and various forms of cancer. Good oral health can reduce your risk of developing such serious health problems over time, yet this still isn’t enough to encourage many people to visit the dentist more regularly. Whether you’ve gone a long time between dental visits or you simply need a new dentist to handle your regularly scheduled check-ups, you must know what to ask when searching for a new dental professional. Your…

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Nothing can dampen a great first impression or kill the mood faster than bad breath. No matter how prepared you are to combat that less-than-fresh breath, it has a way of popping up at the least convenient times. Of course, the first and most important step in combating bad breath, or halitosis, is maintaining a healthy mouth, so brushing, flossing, and seeing a dentist regularly are excellent practices to promote good oral hygiene. But how can you battle halitosis during the day in between brushing? Below are ten ways to freshen your breath naturally that you can easily adopt into…

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FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH Children’s Smiles Brighten Our Lives. Let’s give them healthy smiles that last a lifetime. Join Fidelis Care, Advantage Care Health Centers, and DentaQuest, & Compare Foods for a FREE Smiles that Shine Event. Friday, Feb. 23rd 11am – 1pm Compare Foods 120 North Main St, Freeport NY Friday, February 23rd, 2pm – 4pm Compare Foods 11 West Merrick Rd, Freeport NY Free Dental Screenings, Health Insurance information, Face Paintings, Giveaways, and Refreshments (while supplies last).

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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Dental hygienists, assistants and dentists will be traveling all over the country to raise awareness about oral hygiene. They will be going to over 100 schools and visiting 10,000 children and providing care to children whose parents cannot afford. Important Facts to Know About National Children’s Dental Health Tooth Decay is Prevalent Among Children Half of children will have tooth decay before they are 5-years-old. There are 5 times as many children with tooth decay as there is with asthma. Tooth decay is also 7 times more common than allergies. Most Children Are…

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Halloween is a holiday favorite for most kids; it is not often you allow your kids to fill baskets full of candy from the homes of strangers. It’s easy to forget your kid’s teeth require a little additional care following this holiday. Start by Cleaning Out the Candy Sort through the candy and eliminate items that are dangerous for the teeth. Sticky candies such as taffy and hard candies can actually damage the teeth. It’s better to be safe than sorry, remove these items from the kid’s candy stash. Create Some Halloween Candy Boundaries Your job is to set some…

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