UCSF Dental Alumni Association (DAA)

Shorter days, time indoors can deplete your stores of vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium (for and bone health). Top up with fatty fish, fortified milk, or doctor-recommended supplements.

Next month is National Children's Dental Health Month — train kids to care for their teeth for a lifetime of !

The neck bone’s connected to the jaw bone. As much as 70% of neck problems can be related to TMJ issues, including teeth grinding/clenching. Your dentist can diagnose and help you get relief, for and a healthy neck.

Few things hurt like an accidental bite or burn resulting in a mouth sore. Try salt-water gargling, a paste of baking soda + water, or diluted hydrogen peroxide to soothe and heal.

We don't know who needs to hear this, but clean your mouthguard, clear aligner, retainer or dentures daily to remove food and bacteria. This helps prevent gum disease, infection, bad breath and other oral health problems. Store them in a protective case, too.

Happy New Year! Resolve to brush 2X daily, floss regularly & see your dentist 2X a year. It's an investment in

If you're leaving cookies for Santa, be sure to brush your teeth after sampling the sweets. Maybe even leave a floss sampler so that Mr. Claus can protect his too.

Anxiety keeping you from the dentist? Share your fears with your provider—they're here to help. Distraction (like music) and mindfulness are good strategies too.

Chewing won't cause dental erosion, but acid certainly can. Prevention tips: Drink water or milk while eating; if possible, wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth after consuming acidic food or drinks to keep .

Keep your dentist abreast of your medications and treatments! Example: Meds that help strengthen bones can, in rare cases, contribute to osteonecrosis of the jaw. Healthy body,

Cold and flu season is upon us ... before you reach for the cough drops or throat lozenges, consider going sugar-free to protect , even when you're under the weather.