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Healthy Active Seniors
September 8, 2008General
Why should I be active? Maintain your health and independence as you age Physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your physical and mental health and quality of life as you get older. Walking, stretching, and keeping your muscles in good condition will help you to maintain your independence. Physical inactivity makes your body age faster Independent living depends on being able to do the things you want to do when you want to do them. To stay independent you need to be able to reach, bend, lift, carry, and move around easily.…
Protecting Our Children from Tooth Decay
September 1, 2008Dental Tips
Did you know that children can get a cavity as soon as their first tooth arrives? It is never too early to start looking after your child's oral health. Even before your child has their first tooth, it is important to begin good oral hygiene habits. Plaque grows in a child's mouth even before they have teeth. The bacteria found in plaque can lead to the development Early Childhood Tooth Decay or ECTD (also known as Early Childhood Caries or Baby Bottle Tooth Decay), so it is important to remove plaque from the child's mouth daily. What is Early Childhood…
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