In a country where nearly 65 million Americans of all ages suffer from gum disease of some form, taking care of your gums is important. National Gum Care Month serves to bring awareness to this unseen epidemic and acts as a reminder to make your oral health a priority, emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy gums. When gums are neglected over time, the soft tissue barrier that seals your teeth becomes infected and allows more bacteria to impact the deeper...

Article DetailSnacks for National Tooth Fairy Day - Dr. John's Healthy SweetsFrom professors in Europe studying the history of Santa Claus to the Brothers Grimm chronicling folklore of the Easter Bunny, we don't quite know where the Tooth Fairy got her start. Even with various origins, we still celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day twice a year—February 28 and August 22. These days represent the American Dental Association's recommendation of attending routine teeth examinations and cleanings twice a year. After all,...

Candy Month: Sugar Free Candy TreatsAfter a tough year for Americans, this summer begins our recovery period and Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets knows it’s time to get back to eating the things that make us happy! Let’s unwrap some fun with sugar free candy while in the sun and celebrate National Candy Month with zero sugar candy treats. A Sweet History The first ever National Candy Month took place in January of 1974. Ringing in the new year usually meant...

Many people all across the country spend a large portion of the year trying to avoid foods that aren’t the best for them. Those who try to stick to a healthy lifestyle rarely allow themselves the chance to eat foods that are considered unhealthy, but keeping up with this level of discipline is extremely tough. That’s why we celebrate National Eat What You Want Day today—to give ourselves some relief when it comes to eating. It's a perfect time to...