Having straight teeth used to be a matter of luck and genetics. If your teeth grew in straight and you avoided losing one or more throughout your adult life, you were among the fortunate few. These days, most people with dental insurance or enough money...
With cameras in cell phones, email profile pictures, and online photo sharing, a camera-ready smile is almost a necessity. Thankfully, you don’t have to be a celebrity or genetically blessed to create a crowd-pleasing smile. Here are 6 tips for a camera-ready smile: Smile Tip #1: Wear...
Gingivitis: Take This Mild Gum Disease Seriously Do you have red, sore gums that occasionally bleed when you brush your teeth? If so, you may have gingivitis -- the mildest form of gum disease. Most people get gingivitis at some point in their lives, and mild...
Worried about bad breath? You're not alone. Forty million Americans suffer from bad breath, or halitosis, according to the American Dental Hygienists' Association. Bad breath can get in the way of your social life. It can make you self-conscious and embarrassed. Fortunately, there are simple...
We know that flossing daily helps to prevent gum disease. This fact is well known. What is not so well known is that flossing protects your heart. Flossing your teeth on a daily basis helps to prevent heart disease in two ways. Here they are:...
