Summer vacation is a great time to relax with family and friends, not to mention get away from your usual day-to-day routine and responsibilities. There are some things, though, that you’ll want to continue through summer, and oral hygiene should be one of them! Read on for tips about how to keep your smile healthy all summer long.

What’s on your to-do list this summer? Are you planning a trip across the country to visit family, viewing landmarks along the way? Are you hoping to enjoy time down at the beach, basking in the cool ocean breeze? Or maybe you’re simply looking forward to kicking back and relaxing at home with family and friends? No matter how you’re planning to spend your summer season, the very first thing you should consider doing is visiting your dentist for a checkup! Here are three reasons why.

If someone close to you is finally about to graduate from high school or college, you’re probably feeling pretty excited for them entering the next chapter of their life. You might also be wondering if there’s anything you can give them that’ll set them up for success—and there is! You could consider gifting them a winning smile with the help of their cosmetic dentist. Here’s more about how cosmetic dentistry can directly benefit graduating students, along with some awesome options worth considering and some jobs that directly benefit from having a bright smile.

Did you know 54,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with oral cancer? It claims the lives of 12,000 people every year. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing public education about the importance of having regular screenings. Contrary to common rumors, you don’t have to be a smoker to be at risk. Here’s why you shouldn’t skip your next dental checkup to benefit from an oral cancer screening.

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If you are like many Americans, your tax refund has probably hit your bank account. If the extra cash is burning a hole in your pocket, don’t blow it on a big-ticket purchase. Instead, use the money to invest in better oral health. Here are 3 ways you can use your tax refund to enhance your smile.

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