Diabetes is a disease affecting over 29 million people in America. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes causes more deaths per year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. While there is much research involved in managing the disease, there is no cure. It affects your body’s ability to transport sugar from your blood to the cells in various parts of your body that need it for energy. Instead, the sugar just remains in your blood causing many problems with your organs, limbs, eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart, and even your mouth. Yes, even your mouth is affected by diabetes. The connection between teeth and diabetes is something most people are not even aware of. For example did you know that…Continue Reading

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. It can brighten up someone’s day. It can change someone’s mood. It can help you obtain favor with people. A good smile can take you a long way. It carries happiness and joy. It communicates that you are confident in yourself and believe in what you are saying. Your best smile is important for your own self-esteem, your relationships, and your career or business endeavors. In fact, a smile is universal! Everyone understands a smile, even someone who doesn’t speak your language. Your smile is one of your biggest assets and it’s in your best interest to take care of it. Here are 10 ways to improve your…Continue Reading

If you encountered a weird pain in your tooth or even cracked a tooth on a holiday or after hours, what would you do? Do you know the difference between a standard dental issue that can wait until business hours and a dental emergency? Knowing what would warrant an ER visit or what events can lead to you seeing an Emergency Dentist can help you feel confident in making quick decisions after experiencing a dental issue. Not everyone is aware of what a dental emergency actually is, so we’re hoping these tips can help just in case anything were to happen in the future. Here are some questions you can ask to help determine if an event you’re experiencing warrants…Continue Reading

It’s time for good cheer, gift giving, and making merry this holiday season. There are so many things to consider such as what gifts you’ll get for friends and loved ones, what you’ll wear to holiday parties, and how to navigate family get togethers. It’s been said that the holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Indeed there’s a lot to consider. However, sometimes we forget about our health, more specifically oral health.  All those sugary cookies, desserts, and sweet treats you’ll be eating over the holidays this year can take a toll on your teeth. Here’s are four easy steps to combat the holiday dental woes. Step 1: Put a limit on sugar…Continue Reading

Have you ever noticed that most celebrities have beautiful smiles? Everyone from reporters to actors to reality stars all have the most stunning smile. What gives? Hollywood has never ignored the secrets of a beautiful smile and neither should you. Your smile is important! Without it, you’ll miss out on the wonderful things that a stunning smile affords you and the people around you. For example, did you know that a smile is contagious? Two studies from 2002 and 2011 at Uppsala University in Sweden demonstrated that when people smile at you, it actually lowers the control you have over your facial muscles making you smile back. The studies also found that people have a really hard time frowning when…Continue Reading