You don’t have to be Greg Focker to know family gatherings can get a little stressful — especially if you happen to be this year’s holiday host. There’s no doubt the season is filled with celebration and merriment, but almost all Americans — 90% to be exact — say they dread … [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...]
Stressed Out: Your Smile Shows It
Let's face it, we all get stressed. It's the body's response to our crazy, on-the-go lives. Too often though, we become so accustomed to the physical and emotional symptoms of stress, that we stop paying attention. Well, somebody notices, and chances are it's your … [Read more...]
Winter Driving, Teeth Grinding
I grind my teeth a lot. I especially grind my teeth while sitting in traffic because of six inches of snow or because I am waiting for the plow to pass. Don’t get me wrong, I love winter, but driving winter conditions can be stress-inducing. Stress is just one of the many … [Read more...]
3 Oral Health Risks for Veterans
Veterans can have unique health care requirements. While at war, preventive care and dental health in general may not be their top priority. With often extreme conditions experienced over a long period of time, veterans can have some unique oral health risks. So, in honor of … [Read more...]
