Healthy Snacks for School
Limiting the sugar your family eats is good for your teeth and key to your overall health, so send your child to school with healthy snacks! Read 6 Ways to Reduce Your Child’s Sugary Snacking.
DIY Dental Treatments
Before considering do-it-yourself (DIY) dental treatments—such as at-home tooth whitening or remote orthodontic therapy—get the facts and talk to your dentist about potential risks.
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Grin and Wear It
Mouthguards help prevent injury to the mouth area, especially to the teeth, lips, cheeks, and tongue. So, when playing sports this fall, be sure to Grin and Wear It®!
Paying for Dental Care
It’s important to know all your options when choosing the right dental plan for you and your family. These options include dental benefit plans, direct reimbursement plans, dental savings plans and membership plans.
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Vaping and Dental Disease
In the wake of Governor Baker's declaration of vaping as a public health emergency, Boston's WCVB-TV Channel 5 spoke to MDS Guest Board Member Dr. Alec Eidelman about vaping's impact on oral health.
Coping with Dental Anxiety
Delaying dental treatment puts your oral health at risk. If your fear of going to the dentist is causing you to postpone necessary care, watch this Word of Mouth video to learn some effective coping strategies.
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