Dental Easter Basket Ideas
There’s no doubt that children love Easter, it’s exciting for them to wake up to a colorful Easter basket filled with goodies. However, for parents Easter can be a bit stressful; candy is usually a part of the Easter basket, but the sugar rush that often follows! Plus, let’s not forget what candy can do […]
Children’s Easter Dental Tips
Easter is this month and that means family dinners, pretty clothes, colored eggs, and Easter baskets filled with sweet treats. While Easter is a holiday where most people let their children relax a bit in the diet department, they often forgot to remember that too many sugary treats not only sabotages their diet, but can […]
National Nutrition Month: Nutritional Tips for a Healthy Mouth
We all know that flossing and brushing daily with fluoride toothpaste is essential for a healthy smile. However, while practicing good oral hygiene is necessary for a healthy mouth, properly fueling your body with the nutrients it needs not only affects your overall heath, but it also has an effect on your dental health as […]
The Importance of Dental Health for Pets: Recipes Included!
Did you know that February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month? At DP5th, we only work on human teeth, but we know the importance of dental health for all members of the family. Pets have a special place within the home, so you want to give your pet the same type of treatment and care […]
Valentine’s Day Tooth Friendly Sweet Treats
Valentine’s Day is near, so it’s not uncommon to see chocolates and sweet treats everywhere in the store. Don’t let temptation get to you; even if you have a sweet tooth, you can still eat healthy (or healthier). You would be amazed to see, and taste, how easy it is to make a healthy item into […]
Make Brushing Fun This National Children’s Dental Health Month
This month is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a month that is dedicated to the awareness of good oral hygiene in children. It’s a great time to brush up on what you know, and get your child back on track with their dental checkups. As a parent, you want the best for your child, and […]
The Importance of Folate on Dental Health
Did you know that folate is not only an important part of your diet, but it can also play a major role in the upkeep and health of your mouth? Maintenance of your teeth and gums shouldn’t start and stop only in the bathroom; it should bleed into all of the other areas of your […]
The Top 5 Common Dental Mistakes
For many, brushing their teeth is an ingrained part of their day; it’s like muscle memory, you don’t think about doing it, you just do it. While there is no harm in getting into a routine, it can be easy to slip into bad habits and not catch yourself. It doesn’t help that many live […]
Healthy Dental Resolutions for the New Year
For 2016, make one of your New Year resolutions dedicated to improving your dental health, so you can have a brighter and healthier smile! The New Year is an excellent time to create resolutions for improving the health of your mouth and body. It’s easier than you think, and to help you get on the […]
The Strangest Things Found in the Simplest of Places
Dentistry may seem boring, but in reality dentists have their own fair share of crazy stories to tell. In fact, dentistry can resemble archaeology in a way; when a patient comes in, and they didn’t brush their teeth beforehand (or haven’t been), you never know what you will find! Sometimes it makes you think and […]