Single This Valentine’s Day? You’ve Underestimated the Hidden Power of Smiling
We know it’s sometimes difficult to smile, especially if it’s a Monday morning. But you might be surprised how easy it would be to hit it off with someone by just using the hidden power of smiling. The Valentine’s Day season is upon us. You see cute teddy bears with heart eyes everywhere, boxes of chocolates […]
What is a Duchenne Smile and How Does it Affect Your Overall Well-Being?
Even if you have those pearly whites and love to show them off, it doesn’t mean that your smile is genuine. Well, according to a French neurologist Duchenne de Boulogne, two facial muscles – the zygomatic major muscle and the orbicularis muscle have to work together in order to produce your genuine smile. If you’re […]
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: The Link Between Fitness and Oral Health
We all know the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly, but you may not know that there is a link between fitness and oral health. It’s true, having a physically fit body can also help lead to a healthier mouth. So besides having a good oral health routine established, you also want […]
The Mediterranean Diet for Dental Health
Throughout the years, the scientific evidence regarding the healthfulness of the Mediterranean Diet has continued to grow. A recent study that was released by the New England Journal of Medicine discovered that an estimated 30 percent of the deaths associated with strokes, heart attacks and heart disease can be prevented by switching to the Mediterranean […]
The Strangest Things Found in the Simplest of Places
Dentistry may seem boring, but in reality dentists have their own fair share of crazy stories to tell. In fact, dentistry can resemble archaeology in a way; when a patient comes in, and they didn’t brush their teeth beforehand (or haven’t been), you never know what you will find! Sometimes it makes you think and […]
Future Cardiovascular Events Predicted By Missing Teeth
A recent study by the University of Helsinki in Finland shows that there is an association between tooth loss and future cardiovascular events, death, as well as diabetes. In addition, missing teeth might even be able to predict future cardiovascular events. This study was published in the Journal of Dental Research, and was done in […]
L-Arginine: The Plaque Killer
Researchers at Newcastle University and the University of Michigan have discovered that the amino acid, L-arginine, has the ability to break down dental plaque. The amino acid L-arginine is found naturally in many foods such as fish, poultry, red meat, as well as in dairy products. This is good news for food lovers, as this […]
The Connection Between Tooth Loss and Mental Decline
In 2012, a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that half of the adult population in the United States suffers from periodontal (gum) disease, the most common cause of tooth loss among adults. Cases of gum disease range from mild to severe, however current research issued in the […]
3 Mobile Apps For Dental And Oral Health
There are so many wonderful apps out there for oral health… it’s almost difficult to choose! Well, we’ve done the research for you, and chosen three oral health apps to share with you! We’ve included everything from patient communication, to emergency care to overall dental education. 1. Brush DJ: Start of your day with […]
10 Jaw-Dropping Dental Facts
Here are 10 fun dental facts that you probably didn’t know! Did you know that… 1. The average human produces 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime. That is enough spit to fill 2 swimming pools! Did you know that… 2. People who drink 3 or more glasses of soda each day have 62% more tooth decay, […]