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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 ...

Why are Women More Likely to Get TMJ Problems Than Men?

By Selsa Gonzalez · 1 year ago

When it comes to women’s health, it’s important to remember that some health issues are more common in one gender than the other. A prime example is TMJ disorder, which involves a dysfunction of the ...

How to Make Oral Care Fun for the Whole Family

By Dr. Daniela Canales · 1 year ago

All too often, kids and adults alike fall into the same boring oral hygiene routine. Slowly brushing each tooth, carefully flossing, rinsing with water or some mouthwash… same old, same old. It’s no wonder that ...

Choosing the Right Kind of Dental Floss

By Dr. Zachary Kingsberg · 1 year ago

At a glance, it might seem like all dental floss is the same. However, when you visit your local store for oral hygiene products, you’re likely to find a ton of different options to choose ...

Hilarious Jokes That Can Make Your Dental Visits More Fun

By Grand Dental · 1 year ago

As seasoned professionals, our dental team takes our work seriously. After all, patients trust that we will provide outstanding care and help them have a healthier, brighter smile. But that doesn’t mean we don’t like ...

3 Ways Pregnancy Can Affect Your Smile

By Grand Dental · 1 year ago

You can’t wait to have this baby. You are looking forward to the adorable coos and snuggling with your bundle of joy, but you are also counting down the days until you aren’t pregnant anymore ...

How Does Salt Affect Your Smile?

By Dr. Jason Kboudi · 1 year ago

Most people already know about how sweets and acidic drinks can lead to cavities, but these are far from the only kinds of foods that can affect oral health. Salt has been shown to have ...

How a Smile Makeover Can Help You Start Over After a Divorce

By Dr. Ali Albeer · 1 year ago

Although divorce has become more common, it hasn’t gotten any easier. Dividing assets, parting ways with your spouse, and starting a new chapter of your life are all tasks that can be anxiety-inducing and scary. ...

The Real Reason You Should Enhance Your Smile Before a Presentation

By Vincenzo Artino · 2 years ago

Do you have a big speech or presentation coming up? Whether it’s for a school project, a work-related task, or the board of an organization that you volunteer for, it’s important to prepare. For many ...

How to Handle (& Prevent!) Dental Emergencies on Your Vacation

By Dr. Greg Riley · 2 years ago

The temperature is getting warmer and the days are getting longer… summertime must be just around the corner! As a long-time Juno Beach dentist, I know that means peak vacation time is just around the ...

Alternatives to Traditional Dental Implants

By Dr. Steve Koo · 2 years ago

Many people are nervous about asking for dental implants for various reasons. Some are afraid that they’ll have to wait too long to actually enjoy the benefits of their new teeth, while others think they ...

Bruxism: What It Is & How to Tell If You Have It

By Dr. Albert Kim · 2 years ago

Do you clench your jaw when you’re stressed? Do you often wake up with a dull headache? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then you may have a condition called Bruxism. It’s ...

5 Must-Have Vitamins Supplements for a Healthy Smile

By Dr. Zach Kingsberg · 2 years ago

When you think of oral health best practices, what comes to mind? For many it’s brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and getting a checkup and cleaning every six months. While these are all certainly ...