This time of year brings such anticipation to meet new teachers and classmates, buy school supplies, and have exciting experiences. Whether you are or have a child who is a student or not, you’re supposed to get evaluated twice a year by your dentist, which can feel like a school test. How can you ace your next dental exam? You can follow these common back-to-school tips to get your oral health in order!

Research reveals time and time again that spending time out in the sun benefits the human body overall. You need the Vitamin D the sun provides, and being out in fresh air can relax your body and relieve stress. However, especially during the summer months, you must wear sunscreen if you want to avoid sunburn and skin cancer.

Unfortunately, a portion of skin that is often neglected in application is your lips! As a result, the area in and around your mouth becomes more susceptible to developing oral cancer. In this post, you’ll learn more about this deadly disease and how to protect your lips from sun damage.