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11/17/2025

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, here are some things to keep in mind with your holiday meal.

TURKEY & GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE:
GOOD: Turkey is packed with protein, and green beans, mushrooms, and onions are all healthy.
BAD: Turkey & beans can easily get stuck between your teeth, so remember to floss afterwards.

CRANBERRY SAUCE:
GOOD: It's a tasty Thanksgiving tradition (and gives you an excuse to sing "Zombie" or "Linger").
BAD: Cranberries are naturally tart, so sugar or sugar substitutes are often added to recipes. This side dish can be sticky, acidic and may temporarily stain your teeth.

YAMS:
GOOD: Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamins A and C, which help keep your gums healthy.
BAD: Candied yam recipes call for marshmallows. Sticky foods can damage your teeth since they tend to stay on your teeth longer than other types of food.

MACARONI AND CHEESE & MASHED POTATOES:
GOOD: Many recipes call for cheese and milk. The calcium from these ingredients helps strengthen teeth. Potatoes have vitamins C, B6, and potassium.
BAD: White pastas & potatoes are starchy and can leave sugar behind on your teeth, which cavity-causing bacteria love, so brushing & flossing after your meal is important to remove residues from your teeth. .

PUMPKIN PIE:
GOOD: Pumpkin has Vitamin A, which helps keep your gums healthy and builds the hard outer shell of your teeth (enamel).
BAD: There’s the added sugar in the pie itself. Eating sweets shortly after meals helps keep saliva flowing to wash away leftover food.

10/13/2025

7 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HALLOWEEN (and all year long):

1. Enjoy Halloween treats with meals
(* Extra saliva made while you’re eating full meals help rinse away leftover bits of candy and cavity-causing acids.)

2. Don’t snack on sugar
(* Frequent snacking can boost cavity risks.)

3. Skip sticky or sour candies
(* Avoid hard, sticky, and/or gummy sweets that stay in your mouth for a long time. These cling to your teeth, elevating cavity risks.)

4. A little chocolate is fine
(* Chocolate doesn’t stick to your teeth as readily as other candies. Dark & semisweet varieties have less cavity-causing sugar vs. milk chocolate.)

5. Don’t keep a big stash of candy on hand
(* Take away the temptation to continuously snack.)

6. Chew sugar-free gum with the ADA Seal
(* Enjoying sugarless gum for 20 mins after eating helps prevent tooth decay thanks to the extra saliva your mouth produces.)

7. Choose fun giveaways that aren’t candy
(* The sweetest gesture might be a longer-lasting item like themed stickers, coloring books and pens/pencils.)

09/24/2025

Happy National Women’s Health and Fitness Day!!

Did you know that female hormones affect your oral health? From puberty to menopause, having good brushing and flossing habits can help reduce risk of developing gum disease when hormone levels change.

For more information visit the link below.

Female hormones affect teeth & gums at points during life. Learn tips for dental health during puberty, pregnancy, menopause, hormone therapy and more.

08/26/2025

Why don’t you use that extra day off for Labor Day to knock out an annual dental check-up? Make sure you save with the Honest Tooth Care Plan!

Visit our website to learn more: honesttooth.launchsavings.com

[This is a discount plan, not insurance.]

07/30/2025

With the summer in full swing, it's important to drink plenty of water! Here are some fun facts to help motivate you to keep hydrated.

It Strengthens Your Teeth:
Drinking water with fluoride (“nature’s cavity fighter”) is one of the easiest and most beneficial things you can do to help prevent cavities.

It Keeps Your Mouth Clean:
Water cleans your mouth with every sip. It washes away leftover food and residue that cavity-causing bacteria are looking for. It also dilutes the acids produced by the bacteria in your mouth.

It Fights Dry Mouth:
Saliva is your mouth’s first defense against tooth decay. It washes away leftover food, helps you swallow with ease and keeps your teeth strong by washing them with calcium, phosphate and fluoride.