You probably know that if you want to improve your oral health with what you eat, you need to cut back on all those delicious sugary snacks. But that’s not the only way your diet can improve your smile! Substituting those unhealthy foods with smile-friendly ones will let you cut back on sugar while simultaneously boosting the health of your mouth! Here’s what your Joplin dentist suggests snacking on to naturally keep your smile strong and bright.

It’s fitting that there are heart shaped cards and chocolates everywhere in February, since it’s American Heart Month! As you consider how to keep your heart healthy, you probably don’t immediately think about taking care of your smile. However, a growing body of research suggests that the health of one has a substantial influence on the other! Read on as your Joplin dentist explains how taking care of your oral health is important for both your smile and your heart.