Healing Smiles

02/06/2026

We often get mistaken for a massage parlor...

02/05/2026

🦷🤧 Just recovered and feeling fresh? Don’t forget your toothbrush might still be trying to hang on to your sick vibes! According to dentists, you generally don’t have to throw out your brush after an illness since your immune system already built up defenses — but swapping it for a new one can feel really satisfying and help avoid sharing germs if brushes were stored together

You may not need to throw out your toothbrush every time you get sick. Learn how to keep your toothbrush as germ-free as possible.

02/04/2026

🧄🪥 SCIENCE JUST GOT STINKY 🤣 According to researchers, garlic — yes, the kitchen bulb that clears sinuses and ruins first dates — might actually make for a legit mouthwash! Turns out garlic extract can fight mouth bacteria as well as traditional rinses and could be a natural alternative to the current gold standard. Sure, you might smell like a pasta dinner afterward, but at least your oral microbes won’t stand a chance! 🦷🔥

Garlic might not just keep vampires away – it could also work on harmful mouth microbes.

02/03/2026

🧀✨ BREAKING CHEESE SCIENCE ✨🧀 According to dentists (yes, real ones 👩‍⚕️🦷), cheddar cheese isn’t just tasty — it’s basically a tiny edible toothbrush! 😁 Eating it helps neutralize mouth acid and gets your saliva working overtime to protect enamel and fend off cavities. So go ahead… snack like you’re saving your smile! Just don’t forget to brush afterward — cheese is a friend, not a toothbrush replacement!

Oral health experts share why it's something to smile about.

02/02/2026

📣 The new 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines just came out, and they take a firmer stance on added sugars and highly processed foods—both big factors in dental decay. 🍭🦷 That’s great news for your smile and overall health! Check out the key highlights on diet quality from the ADA’s summary.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture released  Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030.

01/30/2026

You can retire but your teeth can't!

01/29/2026

🫁 Using a COPD inhaler can sometimes leave your mouth feeling like the Sahara — dry, sticky, and not great for your teeth! 😅 Staying hydrated, rinsing after use, and chewing sugar-free gum can help keep your smile happier and healthier. 💧🦷

Find strategies to relieve dry mouth caused by COPD inhalers and improve comfort.

01/28/2026

🍎 Snack Time Tip from Dr. Chronister! 🍌
Sugar might taste like a treat, but your child’s smile knows better—too much of it gives the cavity-causing bacteria a party! 🙉😄 Keep snacks tooth-friendly with water, crunchy fruits & veggies, and dairy, then let those little smiles shine! 💧🍏🧀

Too much sugar can do more harm than good for your child's dental and overall health. Try these strategies to cut back on sugar in your child's snacks.

01/27/2026

🦷 A recent class-action lawsuit alleges Delta Dental misled patients about how much it would actually pay for out-of-network care, leaving many with higher-than-expected bills. This kind of lack of transparency is one of the reasons Dr. Chronister chose to stop accepting Delta Dental. We believe patients deserve clear information, honest pricing, and care decisions based on health—not insurance fine print.

Delta Dental Insurance Co. misleads patients over how much out-of-network care is covered under its plans, according to a proposed class action.

01/26/2026

🍟⚠️ New research links high consumption of ultraprocessed foods—think chips, frozen meals & sugary snacks—to an increased risk of precancerous colon polyps, especially in younger women. Cutting back on junk might be more than a diet tip — it could be a gut-health strategy.

Results come amid rise in under-50 colorectal cancer cases.

01/23/2026

Perhaps you need an exterminator instead of a dentist?

01/22/2026

🌱💼 Not all that grows green is all good — an investigation highlights serious safety issues and dangerous work conditions in the booming cannabis industry, including a tragic job-site death that raises concerns about worker health and protections.

A Holyoke cannabis worker’s jobsite death points to safety issues in the booming industry.