***UPDATED: June 26, 2014*** A recent Dentistry Today article confirms what some already know: there are several foods and drinks that affect your oral health, but another has been added to the list. Green tea has long time been acknowledged due to its tannins and polyphenols that have the ability to stop plaque and bacteria […]
Recently, CBS News published an article on their website called “7 troublesome ways teens destroy their teeth,” in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month. The article discusses some of the habits that are often displayed in teens that negatively affect their oral health, however I think that these poor behaviors are exhibited by adults […]
***UPDATED: July 31, 2014*** A new smile survey found that a significant portion of the participants are dissatisfied with their smiles and believe that their self-confidence would improve if they were corrected. The study also found that shockingly, many were not aware that it is never too late to repair their teeth, according to a […]
In a few short days, summer will officially begin, although many have already started to enjoy the sunshine. Several people use the summer months as motivation to work on their physical appearance. Toning up, getting tan, and shedding a few pounds are some of common goals many shoot for, but they seem to forget about […]
It’s no secret that eating your fruits and vegetables is a proven practice when attempting to better one’s health. I’ve previously written a blog (The Teeth Whitening Diet) which outlines a few of the many dental benefits of fruits and vegetables, but the benefits don’t stop in your mouth. There are countless ways that these […]
The End Is Near, Have You Used All of Your Benefits?
December Is Here! The holidays are here, and the madness has begun. But we want to assure you make the most of your dental benefits before the end of the year. Most plans run on a calendar year policy, meaning, that benefits start in January and end in December of the same year. The insurance […]