When young children experience teething pain, it’s natural for concerned parents to want to help. But for the past several years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers against using over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for teething discomfort that contain benzocaine. Now, the agency is taking action to get the products off store shelves because…
Set New Goals for Your Oral Health
From self-improvement to financial planning to career growth, everyone has goals. When was the last time you set a goal for your oral health? Your oral health is a key part of your overall well-being. A healthy smile is not only good for your dental health, but it can make you feel good, too. Let’s…
How Habit Stacking Can Create Healthy Habits
Have you heard of habit stacking? It’s a goal-making method that helps you develop new healthy habits by “stacking” them onto existing habits. A simple place to start is with your daily brushing routine. Why? Brushing your teeth is often called a “keystone habit,” meaning you can easily add more habits on to it. Here…
How to Improve Your Daily Routine Through Microsteps
For most people, brushing teeth is a part of their everyday routine. But what if it was more than that? Through your daily dental hygiene routine, you can improve your overall wellness and set yourself up for success using Microsteps. The best part: Using Microsteps, or habit stacking, is a simple, and not overwhelming, way to…
How to Add More ‘Smart Goals’ to Your Oral Care Routine
Your oral care routine is a great time to work on your oral health goals and beyond. Microsteps can help you use small actions to achieve bigger goals. And using another method, called “smart goals,” can work in combination with Microsteps on your journey to success. Paired with your daily teeth cleaning, you’ll be well on your…