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Well-balanced Diet
Healthy diets are truly important for healthy lives at every age. But they are particularly important for children as they grow and develop.
It simply means paying attention to what you are doing, how you are doing it, and what you are achieving by doing it well.
When we think about our overall health, our teeth might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, from early childhood to old age they play a crucial role in our daily lives.
Why Are Some Children at Greater Risk of Tooth Decay?
Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases, and it can have lasting effects on a child's overall health and well-being.
Why is Behavior Change So Tough and What Happened to My New Year’s Resolutions?
Each new year, many of us set goals for self-improvement—like eating healthier, exercising regularly, or committing to better oral health care.
What About “Soft” Teeth? Debunking the Myth and Understanding Tooth Sensitivity
Have you ever heard someone say they have "soft" teeth that are more prone to cavities and damage?
What is Caries? Understanding Tooth Decay and How to Prevent It
Cavities, tooth decay, and dental caries all refer to destruction of teeth by acid. Caries is the disease process by which acid destroys teeth.
What Are the Behavior Change Theories behind MySmileBuddy?
Human behavior is very complicated. For decades, researchers have sought to explain our behaviors through frameworks that consider everything from our genetics to our lifestyles. We often KNOW how to care for ourselves even when we don’t adopt the very behaviors we value.