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4 Reasons Seniors Should Prioritize Oral Hygiene

By Dave Lee · 4 weeks ago

Although it should be a top priority, patients of all ages neglect their dental care. For seniors, it’s especially important to prioritize oral hygiene – it will benefit both your oral and overall health! To ...

An Inside Look at the Link Between Divorce, Dating, and Dental Health

By Ryan Johnson · 7 months ago

Currently, divorce rates in the United States come to 2.3 people per 1,000. While the overall trend is steadily declining, it’s on the rise for people who are over the age of 50. If you ...

Speaking Publicly? Here’s Why You Should Whiten Your Teeth First

By Jay Lopez · 7 months ago

Do you have an important presentation or speech rapidly approaching? Whether you are petrified of public speaking or are completely at-ease in front of an audience, there is a lot of preparation that’s needed beforehand, ...

5 Oral Health-Related Tips from a Dentist (& Why You Should Listen)

By William Buck · 7 months ago

At this point, you may have heard advice like “make sure you floss every day” at nauseum. However, with staggering statistics like 90% of Americans having at least one cavity by their 21st birthday and ...

What’s the Best Kind of Milk for Your Smile?

By Richard Mullens · 8 months ago

You may have heard that a refreshing glass of milk can be highly beneficial for your smile. And while this is true, it’s important to remember that there are different types of milk, and some ...

Is Your Dog’s Mouth Really Cleaner Than Yours?

By Bruce Barker · 8 months ago

As a dog owner, it’s important to do whatever you can to make sure that your canine friend’s mouth stays as healthy as possible. You may have heard that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than ...

Why Consider Stem Cell Banking for Teeth?

By Jeff Roy · 9 months ago

Tooth loss often doesn’t have an upside. After all, it can lead to a bad-looking smile and various oral issues. However, the condition can have a silver lining in some cases. Losing or pulling a ...

Is There Any Such Thing as Being Too Old for Dental Implants?

By Steve Koo · 9 months ago

For years, you’ve been relying on your dentures to help you chew your food and maintain a smile that you can be confident in showing off. But if your dentures have been slipping recently, you ...

4 Reasons Regular Dental Care for Seniors in Assisted Living Is Important

By Ben Wolfe · 9 months ago

With obstacles like lack of transportation, age-related memory loss, and loss of dental benefits, it’s not surprising that senior dental care continues to be a concern in the U.S. However, routine checkups are important whether ...

The Warning Signs of Oral Cancer (and Why It’s Important to Know Them)

By Steve Koo · 9 months ago

In the United States, oral cancer accounts for about three percent of all cancers diagnosed in the space of one year. This condition often isn’t caught until it reaches its more advanced stages, but there ...

How Oral Health Can Affect Eye Health

By Jeremiah Paylor · 11 months ago

On the surface, it might seem like what happens in your mouth has nothing to do with your eyes. However, studies have repeatedly shown that oral health can affect the rest of your body in ...

4 Ways an Attractive Smile Can Help Your Career

By Miguel Casanas · 11 months ago

Do you have your eyes on a new title? Have you realized your passion and are ready to pursue your dream job? While updating your resume and refreshing yourself on common interview questions are no ...

Facial Cosmetic Treatment & Your Big Presentation: Does One Influence the Other?

By J. Darrell Steele · 1 year ago

Before your big presentation, it’s natural to focus your time on researching data, learning about your audience, and creating your visual component. All of these will help you create a clear, effective, and compelling message. ...

Is a Plant-Based Diet Good or Bad News for Your Oral Health?

By Eric Barajas · 1 year ago

Whether it’s due to moral reasons, food intolerances, or simply taste, you might find yourself interested in adopting a plant-based diet. In fact, the National Library of Medicine found that making this switch can lower ...

Smiling for Two: How Your Oral Health Affects Your Unborn Baby

By Zach Kingsberg · 1 year ago

Bringing a child into the world requires a crazy amount of sacrifice from a mother. Her body undergoes uncomfortable changes: feet swelling, weight gain, nausea, sensitivity to certain tastes and smells, just to name a ...

An Inside Look at the Importance of a Smile in Sales

By Eric Taibl · 1 year ago

If you’re in sales, then you’ve probably heard all sorts of advice, from “don’t oversell” to “focus on solving problems.” However, one of the best pieces of advice that many forget is to smile! After ...

9 Dentistry Jokes That Are Sure to Make You Smile

By Molly Burton · 1 year ago

There’s a popular misconception that dentistry has to be serious. Not true. After all, your dentist is there to help you achieve and maintain a healthy, happy smile! With this in mind, keep reading to ...

4 Benefits of a Post-Divorce Smile Makeover

By Peter Kics · 1 year ago

Did you know that there is one divorce in America about every 13 seconds? Current research points to 41% of all first marriages, 60% of all second marriages, and 73% of all third marriages ending ...

How a Great Smile Can Help Your Career

By Terry Rakowsky · 1 year ago

There’s no substitute for hard work and dedication when it comes to advancing your career, but a beautiful smile can make more of a difference than you might think. Having a beautiful set of teeth ...

How Oral Health Problems Can Affect Your Lungs

By Talon Davis · 1 year ago

Oral health is much more important than many people realize. Conditions like gum disease don’t just put the teeth at risk; they’re also linked to a variety of health problems. It’s no exaggeration to say ...