You may associate dental benefits with a couple of free or low-cost cleanings per year. That’s definitely one of the perks – but enrolling in your company’s voluntary dental plan has benefits that go far beyond a healthy smile. Here are a few to consider: … [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...]
How Oral Cancer Spreads
Oral cancer, like all cancers, begins in cells. Healthy cells grow and divide to form new cells, which take the place of old cells that die off. But sometimes this process goes haywire. Cells needlessly form and divide, or old cells refuse to die off. These extra cells form … [Read more...]
Getting Heart Healthy to Help Your Teeth
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. for both men and women. With statistics like that, now is the perfect time to start looking for ways to reduce our chances of developing the disease. Taking care of our mouths is an … [Read more...]
Healthy Weight Week: A dental guide
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the strongest foundations that a healthy life is based on. Surprisingly, your oral health has a lot to do with it. In fact, there are plenty of ways to take care of your oral health in such a way that they translate into maintaining a … [Read more...]
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