Healing Smiles

11/07/2025

We can help you keep them there. Call us now for your next checkup.

11/06/2025

New study finds that drinking sugary soft drinks may be linked to a higher risk of depression—especially in women—due to changes in the gut microbiome.

So much for a sugar high.

11/05/2025

Sugar-free doesn’t always mean tooth-friendly — acids and artificial sweeteners can still wear down enamel. Choose wisely and brush often to keep your smile strong! 😁🪥

A question we are asked frequently at Dental Health Associates is whether or not sugar-free products are healthy for your teeth.

11/04/2025

🦷🍬 Survived Halloween? Your teeth might need a little love! Dentists say chocolate was the best pick (melts fast), but sticky, hard, and sour candies can haunt your enamel. Rinse with water, brush well, and keep those post-Halloween smiles shining! 😁✨

Halloween is a time for costumes, fun, and - of course - candy. But not all treats are created equal when it comes to your child’s dental health. Cheen Loo, DMD, chair and professor of pediatric dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, can offer tips to navigate the sugar rush with...

11/03/2025

🧠 New research shows the “just one drink” rule doesn’t protect your brain as much as we thought — heavy drinking significantly raises dementia risk, and moderate drinking may not be as safe as once believed. If you're thinking about your long-term brain health, it’s smart to keep an eye on your drinking habits.

The findings challenge earlier research saying moderate drinking is still healthy.

10/31/2025

🚗💥 Welcome to Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dentistry! Dr. Stephen Chronister is takin’ you straight to Flavortown Dental—where the fillings are spicy, the smiles are righteous, and every cavity gets a five-star review.

10/30/2025

ChatGPT said:💪 Creatine can make you gain a few pounds—but it’s mostly water in your muscles, not fat. It helps build strength and lean mass when used right.

The short answer is yes. Creatine contributes to weight gain, but it’s not all from fat. Learn how creatine can change your body composition.

10/29/2025

🎃🍬 Enjoy your Halloween candy — just eat it with meals, skip the sticky stuff, and brush after! Keep those fangs shiny! 🦷👻

Halloween candy creates some sticky situations for your children’s teeth. Discover some healthy Halloween tips for kids to prevent dental issues.

10/28/2025

Magnesium lotion before bed? 💤 Influencers swear by it, but science says the sleep benefits are mostly hype. Still, the bedtime ritual might help you relax.

Social media influencers claim that using lotion with magnesium promotes sleep. But there's little evidence magnesium taken in this way is effective.

10/27/2025

It’s time to rethink how we view Obesity — it’s not just a matter of willpower. This complex, chronic disease is shaped by genetics, hormones, economics and environments, and often hits hardest in underserved communities. We can’t tackle it alone. 💡 Let’s build healthy systems, not just healthy individuals.

Patients affected by obesity need access to "patient-friendly" healthcare and expertise to tackle global epidemic.

10/24/2025

We have a love/hate thing with Halloween

10/23/2025

⚠️ Listeria outbreak alert! Pre-cooked pasta meals sold at Walmart and Kroger are being recalled after 20 illnesses and 4 deaths. Check your fridge and toss any affected meals. 🥣

The outbreak has been linked to pasta from food supplier Nate's Fine Foods.