With the holidays upon us, sugar is hard to avoid. Everyone is singing Christmas carols and spoiling themselves with treats like Christmas cookies and eggnog. If you are joining in the fun, remember that the American Heart Association has a daily recommendation for added sugar in … [Read more...]
Hookah Not Healthy for Teeth
The hookah has increasingly gained in popularity and been identified as a stylish pastime of young and old alike. The traditional Mediterranean water pipe may seem like a lesser evil when compared to cigarettes or cigars. The truth, however, is quite different. The hookah has … [Read more...]
Rates of Gum Disease
Gum disease is not a new problem, nor is it going away quietly. Unfortunately, more than 30% of all Americans have some form of gum disease. Not only is gum disease uncomfortable, it can lead to more serious problems like heart disease and strokes. Click here to enlarge … [Read more...]
Dental Folk Tales
Believe it or not, people of ancient times believed a tooth worm caused the pain of a toothache! The worm supposedly bored its way into the tooth. If the pain was severe, it meant that the worm was thrashing about; but if the aching stopped, the worm was resting. And it wasn’t … [Read more...]
Bad Teeth. No job?
As much as you don’t like to think about it, your smile says a lot about you – especially if you need dental work. Bad teeth can hurt your career options – particularly if you want to work with the public. It’s not easy to keep your smile healthy if you don’t have access to a … [Read more...]