It’s baseball season, and the Boise Hawks and Idaho Falls Chukars are betting on a great summer. It’s time for some peanuts, Cracker Jacks and enjoying sunshine in the stands. Just don’t use chew tobacco. Even baseball players – well known for their fondness for sticking large … [Read more...]
National High Blood Pressure Education Month: Tips for Lowering Blood Pressure
Diabetes, high blood pressure, and the possibility of a stroke are all serious health concerns that can arise from obesity. Now for the surprising part: your oral health also suffers as a result of obesity. There's a link between periodontal (gum) disease and obesity, and obesity … [Read more...]
Reduce your alcohol consumption for better oral health
Three in 10 adults drink at levels that put them at risk for developing alcoholism (pdf), liver disease and other problems. Approximately 18 million people in the U.S. suffer from the disease of alcoholism. Scary, right? If you are among the millions of Americans who drink … [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...]
Quit smoking now – your mouth will thank you
If you are a smoker, take out one of your cigarettes and break it in half. You just saved 11 minutes of your life. Now, take that whole pack and throw it in the trash. Guess how many minutes of your life you just saved? 220! Can you believe that? It’s almost like magic. You just … [Read more...]
