Is it possible to overdo a good thing?* Like eating too many cookies or getting too much sleep, oral hygiene is no exception. Here are 5 times when brushing your teeth isn’t such a good idea. *For the record, we think brushing your teeth is a GREAT idea. 1. In The … [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 … [Read more...]
Better Sleep Month: Sleep your way to better teeth
Do you like to sleep? I know I do. When I found out that sleeping less than 8 hours a night could make gum disease worse, I committed on the spot to going that extra mile and sleeping longer. Researchers say if you sleep less than 6 hours a night, you could be hurting your … [Read more...]
Tips to Stop Stressing | Smile Symptoms of Stress
It’s Stress Awareness Month. Did you know that stress can affect all areas of your life? When it comes during the work day, stress can make you short with loved ones at home. It can keep you from losing sleep and make you eat more or less than you usually would. All these things … [Read more...]
First impressions for smokers: stained teeth, bad breath and yellow fingernails
There are plenty of reasons a person starts smoking. Maybe you watched “Rebel Without a Cause” and idolized the cool, smooth James Dean who always had a cigarette in his hand. Maybe you were the victim of peer pressure, or maybe you just wanted to light up and see what all the … [Read more...]
