MEDICATIONS OFTEN HAVE frustrating side effects such as nausea or headaches. But did you know that dry mouth is also a common side effect of prescription drugs? Saliva Helps Keep Your Mouth Healthy There are over 400 medications that can affect your salivary glands. These medications include those used to treat depression, anxiety, pain, allergies, diarrhea,…
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The Buy One, Give One Toothbrush… Bogobrush!
WHAT IF YOUR TOOTHBRUSH could be a force for good in the world? Pretty high expectations, right? But that’s exactly what the developers of Bogobrush are trying to do. It’s Like The Tom’s Shoes Concept The makers of the Bogobrush re-imagined the toothbrush while adding the philanthropic component. To be clear… We’re not affiliated with Bogobrush.…
Pregnant? Let’s Keep Both Your Mouth And Your Baby Healthy
ARE YOU PREGNANT OR THINKING ABOUT becoming pregnant? Do you know someone who is pregnant? While you’re picking out tiny clothes and reading childcare books, remember the importance of your oral health! Pregnancy brings so many physical changes. You crave different things. Your hair feels different. In fact, just about everything feels different. And, your mouth is…
Do You Recognize These 6 Common Misconceptions About Dental Health?
DURING MEDIEVAL TIMES, people believed they could cure a toothache by driving a nail into an oak tree. Silly, right? Today’s Misconceptions Are Different There are still some crazy ideas out there about teeth—ideas that have very little to do with the facts. Have you ever fallen for one or more of these modern misconceptions?…
Straight Teeth With Six Month Smiles®
ARE YOU EMBARRASSED OR SELF CONSCIOUS about your smile? If so, you’re not alone. Perhaps you’re one of millions of adults who would love having straighter teeth, but you feel like you’ve missed the chance. A Different Way Of Viewing Orthodontic Treatment Do you instinctively cover your mouth when you laugh, talk or smile? Many people…
4 Important Benefits Of Regular Dental CheckUps
IT MAY BE TEMPTING TO SKIP A DENTAL checkup now and then. But remember that regular checkups and professional cleanings can actually save you time and money. Even more importantly, they can save your teeth and your health. Here are four really good reasons to keep up with your regular dental checkups: #1: Save Your…
3 Questions To Ask Yourself About Brushing
BRUSHING: IT’S THE FOUNDATION for keeping your mouth clean and healthy. In fact, it’s so basic that most people don’t think about it very much… They just do it. If you’re brushing twice a day that’s wonderful! It makes our job (helping keep your smile beautiful and healthy) a lot easier! But all of us can…
Don’t Ignore Sleep Apnea Symptoms
ARE YOU GETTING THE SLEEP you need? Restless nights are unpleasant, but we usually put them behind us and move on with business as usual. But for many people,every night is a struggle for sleep. Do You Experience These Symptoms? Daytime sleepiness Loud snoring Waking throughout the night, sometimes gasping for breath Waking up NOT…
Quick Fixes For Awkward Dental Moments
IMAGINE YOU’RE AT AN IMPORTANT BUSINESS DINNER, or perhaps on a first date. We can’t help you with the small talk, or deciding what to wear. However, we canhelp you avoid some dental faux pas. Awkward Dental Moment #1: Something Stuck In Teeth How do you know if something is stuck in your teeth? The…
Real Smiles Versus Fake Smiles
THERE’S A BIG DIFFERENCE between a real smile and a fake smile. And while a polite smile can help smooth over some social situations, a sincere, honest, from-the-heart smile can completely turn the day around. What Is “The Duchenne Smile?” The Duchenne Smile was named after 17th century French researcher Duchenne de Bologne. He believed…
