Month: January 2021
Beware of Inaccurate Dental Health Advice on TikTok
TikTok Videos: Full of the Best and Worst Dental Health Advice Social media is full of surprises. When we thought there couldn’t possibly be any more social media platforms, considering Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter’s wild success, along comes TikTok. This new platform that appeals mostly to the younger demographic allows users to post brief lip-synced…
Read More Defining Beautiful: Developing a Healthy Body Image
A healthy body image is critical for self-esteem and development. In today’s digital era, social media has become a key source of daily news and information. Related to that, today’s teens, especially teenage girls, often rely on social media, specifically Instagram and YouTube beauty influencers, to keep up with the trends. There have been numerous…
Read More How to Protect Those Pearly Whites from Sports Tooth Injuries
Protect your child from sports tooth injuries. Kids learn a lot from team sports, like teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. But did you know that tooth injuries from sports are more common than most parents realize? For many professional athletes, losing a tooth during the game might be considered a rite of passage. However, if you…
Read More Animal Teeth Facts: Fun Lessons for Kids
Fun Facts About Animal Teeth Most mammals, humans included, have teeth. Humans use their teeth to break down their food so they can swallow it. Human teeth also play an essential role in our speech and our ability to articulate different words. Humans have four different types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Our…
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