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Listen Up Runners! Here’s Why You Need to Pay Attention to Your Oral Health

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Exercise has numerous benefits for both our physical and mental health, and is a crucial part of living a healthy lifestyle. Running has become a popular form of exercise for improving cardiovascular endurance and being a form of exercise that doesn’t require a gym. However, did you know that running can actually affect your oral health? Even though the two seem unrelated, there is some correlation. Continue reading for some advice about the correlation between running and oral health from Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics.

While the rest of your body may be in [...] Read More

How a Little Sunshine Helps Our Teeth During Orthodontic Treatment

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Who doesn’t love to catch some rays? Well here’s some good news for you sunshine lovers – a little sunshine actually HELPS your teeth during orthodontic treatment. A little sunshine has been found to improve mood, our immune functions, and catalyzes vitamin D production in our bodies. Keep reading for some advice on how sunshine can help your teeth from Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics.

While in braces, healthy teeth and gums are of vital importance. Vitamin D actually helps to support oral health in two ways:

It helps our bodies to absorb and [...] Read More

Popular Foods that Surprisingly Cause Bad Breath

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Certain foods like onion and garlic are commonly known as bad breath causing culprits. However, there are many other popular foods that can cause bad breath as well. While it is important to note that bad breath can be genetic, most of the time it is our food choices to blame. Is one of these surprising bad breath foods a part of your daily diet? Read on to find out about some bad breath causing foods from Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics!

1. Pasta Sauce

The acidity from tomatoes in pasta sauce [...] Read More

Protect Your Braces While Playing Sports

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Getting braces doesn’t mean giving up the sports you love! Luckily, braces will not keep you from any sport or physical activity. However, the price you pay for a beautiful smile is taking a little extra care of your mouth while in treatment. To be sure you’re doing everything you can to protect your mouth during athletic activities, be sure to read on for some advice from Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics.

 

Play Safe, Play All Season

In general, it is not uncommon for an athlete to experience injuries to the mouth and [...] Read More

It’s So Important to Pay Attention to Your Oral Health While Pregnant – Here’s Why

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It is so important to take great care of your body during pregnancy to help you and your baby stay healthy. A lot about your body and health changes during pregnancy, and there are often a lot of things to keep in mind. Pregnancy does not automatically damage your teeth. However, pregnancy can lead to dental problems in some women, potentially resulting in gum disease and increased risk of tooth decay. Your increased hormones during pregnancy can affect your body’s response to plaque (the layer of germs on your teeth). Thankfully, with proper hygiene at home and professional [...] Read More

Pamper Yourself in the Dental Aisle

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Your skin isn’t the only thing that deserves a spa day. Your teeth work incredibly hard day in and day out (think of how much gum, food, etc. you chew on a daily basis!). Luckily, there are tons of affordable products that are available to give your teeth a spa day as well. So go ahead and treat yourself! Read on to see which products from Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics] can have your teeth living the life of luxury!

You can have a trip to the oral day spa with these products…

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