People with whiter teeth are more likely to land their dream job, have success in romance and have higher salaries, according to a 2007 study. No wonder teeth whitening is a multibillion-dollar business! … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving: Just Another Reason to Smile
As much as you can’t believe the holidays are again upon us, take a moment to plan your Thanksgiving menu now. Vow to make it a healthier celebration this year. Both your waistline and your teeth will thank you! Consider this – sugary and starchy foods add to the sticky … [Read more...]
Minerals and Your Teeth
Minerals help our bodies work properly. And, many minerals are also beneficial to tooth and bone health. Although you get minerals from the foods you eat every day, some foods have more vitamins and minerals than others. Calcium is a central player to good bone health. Foods … [Read more...]
Calcium: Yogurt Can Benefit Your Smile
For years, nutritionists and doctors have been praising the health benefits that we can reap from eating just a few ounces of yogurt regularly, but now it’s dentists who are encouraging patients to begin eating the creamy, dairy food. Yogurt has always been known to be high in … [Read more...]
Guidelines to Eating Better
We all want to eat healthier. And it’s hard to change our old ways of doing things. But a healthy diet does more than help our bodies – it’s also good for our teeth and gums. So take a minute to look at your diet. Really look at it. If sweets are your guilty pleasure, consider … [Read more...]