Author: Jennifer Wells

Sweet summertime is wrapping up and coming to end which means it’s back to school for the kiddos.  You trade in late nights for early mornings and once school is back in session things start to get REALLY busy!  We want to give you guys a few tips that will help you feel more organized and less stressed this school year.

The biggest piece of advice that we can give you is to establish a consistent routine with your children.  Kids CRAVE structure whether they admit it or not! 😉  Avoid the first day of school chaos by starting your routine a few days early.  Set the alarms, go through your morning rituals and load up in the car to make it to the bus stop or school on time.  This will help you feel more settled and get an idea of how long it’s going to take you to get out the door.

Meal prepping is a life saver!! There are thousands of recipes online and on Pinterest.  You can make breakfast casseroles on the weekend and all you’ll have to do before school is heat it up and BAM your kids have a healthy and nutritious breakfast that will give them all the brain power that they need! 😊 Utilizing your crockpot is a great time saver in the evenings.  Throw all the ingredients in there in the morning and when you get home from school and work, you’ve got a warm meal that’s ready to be eaten.  This will give you extra time with your kids in the evenings because you won’t be slaving in the kitchen for an hour.

If you stay consistent and really plan out your week then you will find that this school year can be one of the best yet!  The routine isn’t just for the kids, it’s for us parents as well!  We will benefit from it just as much as they will.  We hope these tips have sparked some ideas in your own mind so that you can incorporate them into your families daily life.  Best of luck to all the kids and PARENTS going back to school this year!  We know you’ll do great!!

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Have you ever eaten onions or garlic and found yourself reaching for a piece of gum?  Bad breath can be embarrassing, and it is something that we have all experienced from time to time.   There are so many products on the shelves geared towards bad breath such as mouthwash, gum and mints.  These products work great temporarily but they don’t always address the cause of the problem.  Did you know there are more things that cause bad breath besides eating certain foods?

Dry mouth can also be the culprit! Saliva helps cleanse your mouth by removing particles that cause odors.  When your saliva production is decreased it can contribute to bad breath.  A dry mouth naturally occurs during sleep which is why you wake up with “morning breath!”  Chronic dry mouth can be caused by several different diseases.

Certain medications can also cause bad breath.  Some drugs can produce odors as they breakdown and release chemicals in the breath. Examples include nitrates used to treat angina, some chemotherapy chemicals, and some tranquilizers, such as phenothiazines.  Certain vitamins can also cause you to have bad breath, especially in large amounts.

In addition to staining teeth and being bad for overall health, tobacco can add to the bad breath problem. Tobacco reduces your ability to taste foods and irritates gum tissues. Tobacco users are more likely to suffer from gum disease and are at greater risk for developing oral cancer.

Surgical wounds after oral surgery, such as tooth removal, can contribute to bad breath.  It can also be a result of tooth decay, gum disease, mouth sores and can occasionally be from small stones that form in the tonsils which are covered with bacteria that produce odor. Infections or chronic inflammation in the nose, sinuses or throat can also cause bad breath.

Staying up to date on your professional cleanings and exams can be a huge help in fighting bad breath!  Make sure you are flossing daily to get rid of all food particles that can be stuck between your teeth.   We also have tongue scrubbers that scrape debris and cells off and help keep your breath smelling fresh!  If you are due for your cleaning, then give us a call!  We would LOVE to see you!