This year the number of smokers in the United States has hit an all time low. Those who do smoke smoke less than smokers have in the past, with most only getting through half a pack a day. People are more likely to admit they’d like to quit and less likely to consider themselves addicted. […]

Pain relief has been as close as our finger tips for thousands of years. Reflexology is a form of massage beneficial for treating stress, illness, and pain. It involves massaging reflex points that are associated with different body organs and overall health. Reflex points are sometimes called meridian points. Reflexology can help dental patients in […]

Whether you know a few close talkers or unfortunately are one yourself, you want to feel comfortable when things get close. You don’t want to be caught in a situation that requires close interaction (your best friend is finally telling you that secret you’ve been dying to hear!) and realize that halitosis has made itself […]

For some people, a routine visit to the dentist can cause feelings of stress, panic and fear. Most people learn how to cope with the minor stresses of going to the dentist, but for those with dental anxiety or phobia, the thought of sitting in a dental chair can be extremely overwhelming. What Is Dental […]

Oral cancer can kill, like any other cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, in 2013, 42,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with oral cancer. Oral cancer patients have an 80 to 90 percent survival rate, if the cancer is found and treated in the early stages. If the cancer is undiagnosed until […]

Children can be very hard on their teeth. About 50 percent of children have some type of injury to their teeth before they reach adulthood. Children are both active and clumsy, and accidents to the mouth are very common. Teeth can be damaged during falls, fights, or sporting events. These injuries can be painful when […]

The major downside of drinking tea and coffee has always been the unpleasant stains that are left behind on the teeth after drinking them for an extended period of time. We’ve all seen the caricature of the tea-obsessed lady with scarily yellowed teeth. But after all this time, could tea and coffee actually be good […]

If you’ve ever had a cavity, then you’re probably already at least somewhat familiar with dental fillings. Dental fillings are what’s used to prevent the tooth from decaying any further and return it to its normal level of functionality. They essentially fill in the small hole that a cavity causes. There are many different types […]

Usually, when people are dieting, they think about their waistline, their thighs, their arms, etc. But doesn’t it make sense to think about your teeth the part of your body most directly relevant to eating, and therefore dieting?

Your finally got your teeth all straightened out. Now to keep them that way! Here are some common problems experienced by retainer wearers and their solutions! My retainer changes how I speak. You’ve got your retainer, you’re all set. You pop it in, and everything seems to be going great. Until you have to speak. […]