Do you floss your teeth everyday? If not, 2015 is the time to start this very healthy habit. You may not realize it, but dentists agree that flossing your teeth everyday is just as important as brushing. This is because dental floss can remove food particles from between the teeth that are not accessible with…
Do you dread smiling for the camera due to excess gum tissue that shows when you smile? Are you self-conscious of your “gummy” smile? If so, read on to find out about gum contouring. Gum contouring is a cosmetic dental procedure that can be used to improve the appearance of “gummy” smiles. If your teeth…
With the 2015 almost upon us, many individuals are making lists of resolutions that will hopefully change their lives, for the better. Some of you may want to lose weight. Others may want to start eating healthier. Many people resolve to save more money in the new year. And then there is the all-important goal…
Another new year is just around the corner. Before you know it, you will be toasting with friends and singing Auld Lang Syne once again. Is losing weight on your list of resolutions once again this year? If you resolved to lose weight last year and did not quite achieve your goal, or achieved it…
Did you miss out on the opportunity to get braces as a child? Do you dislike the way you look in pictures due to crooked teeth, unevenly spaced teeth, a gap in your two front teeth or tooth discoloration? If so, maybe you should consider giving yourself the gift of a beautiful smile this holiday…
Are you feeling the holiday rush…that crush to get everything done with only a few weeks left until Christmas? If your turkey was not even fully digested before you started thinking about everything on your holiday to-do list, you are not alone. From shopping to addressing and mailing holiday cards to decorating and more, the…
Thanksgiving is the time of year when we give thanks for all of our blessings. This can include family, friends, wealth and even our health. If you are blessed enough to have good oral health, you probably have not spent enough time thinking about this particular blessing. However, when our dental health goes south and…
For most Americans, Thanksgiving represents a special time to gather with friends and family and to express thanks for our many blessings. A huge Thanksgiving feast of turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce and sweet potato casserole is also part of the Thanksgiving tradition for many families. This is the time when we set our tables with…
Do have one tooth that is a little more square than another? Do you have a rough spot on one of your teeth or a small chip in your tooth? If so, you may be a good candidate for a painless cosmetic dental procedure called enamel shaping. With enamel shaping, dentists use the same tools…
Mercury is a naturally occurring metal that can be mixed with other metals to make amalgam: a popular compound used to make dental fillings. However, Mercury is a know neurotoxin and exposure to Mercury at certain levels has been linked to a number of health problems. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is…
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