While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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March is National Nutrition Month!
updated: Mar. 01, 2022
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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What NOT to Eat after Wisdom Teeth Extraction
updated: Feb. 22, 2022
Now that you’re having your wisdom teeth removed at our Vernal, Utah office, you’re probably looking forward to spending a few days on the couch with a cool dish of
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Take Your Pick!
updated: Feb. 15, 2022
Before electric toothbrushes, before dental floss, before fluoride rinses, in fact, before recorded history, people who cared about their dental health had one primary tool—the toothpick. Ancient bronze toothpicks, bejeweled
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The Origins of Valentine's Day
updated: Feb. 08, 2022
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all
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February is Heart Month
updated: Feb. 01, 2022
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been
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Intraoral Cameras
updated: Jan. 25, 2022
It seems today’s technology has made every moment a camera-ready opportunity. (Just check your friends and their latest selfies.) What you may not expect is the opportunity to see a
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Thumb Sucking, Pacifiers, and Your Baby's Teeth
updated: Jan. 18, 2022
Sucking is a common instinct for babies and the use of a pacifier or their thumb offers a sense of safety and security, as well a way to relax.
According to
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Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!
updated: Jan. 11, 2022
It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun.
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Going Green for the New Year
updated: Jan. 04, 2022
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
updated: Dec. 28, 2021
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on
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Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How
updated: Dec. 21, 2021
Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than
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Root Canal FAQs
updated: Dec. 14, 2021
Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
updated: Dec. 07, 2021
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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The History and Mythology of the Tooth Fairy
updated: Nov. 30, 2021
While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course,
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Thanksgiving Trivia
updated: Nov. 23, 2021
At Dr. Brian Callahan DDS we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit
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Proper Flossing Techniques
updated: Nov. 16, 2021
Of all the dental hygiene techniques you can use at home to promote clean teeth and good oral health, flossing is likely to be the one that troubles most people.
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