Smoking is habit that many people fall into. A puff here to look cool, a drag there to relax and before you know it, you crave a cigarette morning, noon and night. If you are a smoker, take out one of your cigarettes and break it in half. You just saved 11 minutes of your … [Read more...]
Older Adults: 3 Oral Health Issues to Look Out For
Age is just a number. I’m sure you've heard this old saying before, but is it true? Whether you’re 6 or 60, oral health problems plague us all. Surprisingly, the #1 oral health issue of both young children and seniors is the same. Here are three common problems seniors encounter … [Read more...]
Losing Your Wisdom (Teeth, That Is)
For many people, wisdom teeth (also known as “third molars”) are often more problematic than helpful. Wisdom teeth often come in misaligned or emerge only partially, and some remain trapped underneath the gums. These are known as “impacted” teeth and can eventually cause … [Read more...]
New Job? Need Dental Coverage?
In this economy a job with dental benefits can be rare find. So what happens when you start a new job that doesn't offer dental insurance? Or what if you decide to become self-employed? Having dental insurance isn't something that should be overlooked. Dental insurance helps … [Read more...]
Gum Disease: Do You Have It?
Gum disease is more common than you may think. According to the CDC, more than half of adult Americans suffer from some level of gum disease! Considering gum disease is a preventable condition, it is disturbing that so many adults are plagued with it. However, most adults … [Read more...]