Living with physical pain is, unfortunately, a rite of passage for many adults. Fortunately, for most of us, the pain usually goes away, but sometimes it’s chronic, or more severe. And more often than not, pain is a sign that there’s something more serious going on in. Besides chronic back pain, few things are as […]
Do You Suffer from Sleep Apnea (and don’t know it)
Feel like the Walking Dead? You feel tired throughout the day, even when you think you’ve slept enough. You have difficulty concentrating, or you’ve got to fight to stay awake during the day. If you’re not the proud, sleepless parent of a new baby, you just might be one of the many who suffer from […]
You don’t have to lose your teeth as you get older
Many people think that when they get older, they are going to lose their teeth and need dentures. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Advancements in dental techniques and the increased focus on preventive dentistry means older adults are keeping their natural teeth longer than ever before. A survey by the National Institute of […]
Your Saliva and Why its Important
You probably don’t give too much thought to the saliva in your mouth but, if you think of it like a bloodstream you’ll realize how important it is. Like blood, saliva helps build and maintain the health of the soft and hard tissues. It removes waste products from the mouth and offers first-line protection against […]
Flossing to a more youthful smile
I read an article toady by Dr. Michael F. Roizen, M.D., author of Real Age: Are You as Young as You Can Be, that said flossing your teeth regularly can make your “real age” look as much as 6.4 years younger. Forget expensive plastic surgery, floss your way to a younger look!
Flossing 101
Here is a very concise video explaining the proper way to floss your teeth. Many people think that flossing is only to get the food out from in between your teeth, when actually flossing should be done every day on every tooth to help protect your teeth and gums. Flossing cleans between each tooth and […]
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