Did you know that your smile is often the first characteristic someone notices when they meet you for the first time? And because it is as easy as ever to whiten your teeth, enhancing your best attribute is as simple…
***UPDATED: March 17, 2015*** New evidence suggests that visiting your dentist regularly to treat your gum disease may lower healthcare costs in the long run, especially for individuals who also suffer from heart disease. A study, first appearing in the…
Visiting the dentist has long been thought of as a chore, given a negative pretense due in large part to pain that is often associated with common dental procedures. Unfortunately, this leads to the avoidance of the recommended bi-annual trip…
***UPDATED: February 27, 2015*** Earlier this week, the Supreme Court ruled that the North Carolina regulatory board violated federal law against unfair competition when it attempted to keep lower-cost competitors in other fields from offering teeth-whitening services. According to an…
The 2013 meeting of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) was held recently in Seattle, Washington, bringing thousands of professionals together to represent and communicate recent oral health research findings. Among the many topics discussed was that of the…
***UPDATED: February 14, 2013*** Not sure what to get your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day this year? Why not go with something that will make her feel more beautiful and confident? Or maybe you don’t have a special someone to share…
Unless you’re the Ebenezer Scrooge type (Bah Humbug!), there’s much to be cheerful about this time of year. With the holidays approaching, your social calendar is likely filling up with opportunities to get out and share some holiday cheer with…
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,…
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…
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…
