With Mother’s Day behind us, it’s time for dads to take center stage on the parental performance. Don’t take the easy road with another tie or set of tongs – give him something for his teeth! Why? Compared to women men are: • Less likely to brush their teeth twice a day • Less … [Read more...]
Come on Down! You’re the Next Contestant on the Stress-Free Fight
Managing stress can be trickier than choosing the winning case on Deal or No Deal. Stress causes many of us to fall into bad habits, which can be hazardous to our well-being. Spinning the wheel on Wheel of Fortune takes luck. Fortunately, the stress game is one you can win. … [Read more...]
Smile Wide: 3 Ways Smiling Improves Your Life
Can’t seem to shake your winter blues? Start smiling. It may sound trite, but even a fake smile has been proven to raise spirits. Fake it ’til you make it A smile is made possible because of the zygomatic major, a muscle that contracts at the sides of the mouth. Studies … [Read more...]
How To Care for Your Braces
Planning to get a new orthodontic appliance? What’s that?! Relax, that’s just a fancy word for dental braces. Whether you’ve got a full-on metal mouth or you sport Invisalign "teeth straighteners”, it is extremely important to take proper care of those braces. A good oral hygiene … [Read more...]
Foundation Grantee Spotlight – JFK Medical Center
Years of neglect can take its toll on your health. No one knows that better than Devang Modi, D.M.D., director of the dental clinic at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical Center. He has seen countless patients come through the clinic doors who haven’t seen a dentist in many years, … [Read more...]