Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound that is used in the composition of plastics and resins. It is currently used in the manufacturing of many brands of plastic cups, food containers and baby bottles in the United States and many other countries. Many public health officials have become concerned that exposure to BPA may…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 19% of children between the ages of two and nineteen have untreated dental caries (cavities). The statistics show that approximately the same percentage of boys and girls have untreated cavities and that the percentages of cavities is higher in black and Hispanic children…
What do Miley Cyrus, Heidi Klum, George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Zac Ephron, Jessica Simpson, Demi Moore, Katie Holmes and Catherine Zeta Jones have in common? Well, besides their fame, great looks, popularity and wealth, theses actors and celebrities have something else in common: they all have porcelain veneers! That’s right, none of these celebrities were…
I once heard someone say that, “A good friend is someone who will tell you when you have bad breath.” Bad breath is a common problem that can be very embarrassing to deal with. Some cases of bad breath can be caused by eating certain foods such as onions or garlic. This type of bad…
If you have old silver amalgam fillings in your mouth, you may be wondering whether or not you should have them removed and replaced with another type of filling material such as composite resin or porcelain. You may have heard about the safety concerns surrounding silver amalgam fillings due to the fact that they contain…
We all know that exercise is good for us. Exercise is good for your cardiovascular health. It is also good for your mental health as exercising releases endorphins which can help to reduce your stress level. The fact that exercise is good for your overall health is pretty widely known but did you know that…
Most of us are aware of the fact that Fluoride helps to reduce the risk of tooth decay. This is why fluoride is often added to water as well as toothpastes and mouth rinses. Many dental practices across the United States also offer professional Fluoride treatments as an important part of a preventive dental treatment…
If you were not blessed with a perfect smile, you are not alone. After all, not all of us are lucky enough to have naturally beautiful, pearly white, straight teeth. However, this does not mean that you cannot have a perfect smile; it just may take a little bit of effort and realistically, a financial…
When we smile, it makes us feel good. Why is this? It is because smiling can boost your mood and your immune system. And guess what, smiling can make others around you feel better too because smiling is contagious. When you smile at someone, chances are they will smile back. Besides, studies have shown that…
Do you desire straighter teeth and a more balanced, beautiful smile but do not want to put up with an expensive process that greatly alters your appearance and takes a year or longer? If so, you will be glad to hear that it is possible for many people to achieve straighter teeth in an average…
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