If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram or flipped through a magazine, you’ve probably wondered how celebrities and influencers have that picture-perfect smile. Spoiler alert: You can too! Cosmetic dentistry services range from teeth whitening to...
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The dangers of smoking cigarettes have been widely known for a long time. Tobacco products wreak havoc on your entire body. But when it comes to smoking and oral health, the consequences are particularly alarming. Your mouth is one of the first places that the...
There are many ways sleep apnea can affect your overall life beyond snoring at night and feeling tired during the day. In this blog, we outline the different effects of sleep apnea on your body and life. How does sleep apnea affect your life? 1. Irregular sleep...
There seems to be a debate about whether or not fluoride is actually good for your teeth. Well, the truth is: Fluoride is good for you! Fluoride is a natural mineral that strengthens your teeth and helps prevent cavities. How so? When applied to your smile, fluoride...
It’s the latest trend throughout the United States: Whitening teeth with charcoal toothpaste. But the question everyone should be asking is: Is charcoal toothpaste safe to use? And will it cause more harm than good to my smile? In our blog, we’ll address:...
Researchers Examine Association Between E-Cigarette Use, Smoking Reduction Reuters (7/15, Rapaport) reports a new study suggests that “adults who smoke cigarettes may have an easier time cutting back or quitting altogether if they start vaping,” although research...
Combination Of Five Lifestyle Habits May Reduce Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease By 60%, Research Indicates The Washington Post (7/14, Natanson) reports researchers “found that combining five lifestyle habits…can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by 60 percent.” The...
ADA Raises Concerns About SmileDirect Club With FTC, FDA The ADA News (7/12, Solana) reported that on June 27, the ADA “sent a complaint letter to the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, raising concerns over aspects of SmileDirect Club’s...
Is sparkling water bad for your teeth? Is the satisfying fizz of your patients’ favorite sparkling water putting them at risk for tooth decay? Because any drink with carbonation—including sparkling water—has a higher acid level, some reports have questioned whether...