Oh hey there! Just got back from Yankee Dental Congress in Boston. It\’s always exciting to see all the new technology and go \”trick or treating\” around for gadgets. We couldn\’t believe how much candy is ironically found at this convention. At least they staggered it so the next booth was handing out toothbrushes! Surprisingly, […]
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The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us and the Christmas trees are being lit. I’m jetsetting to Chicago for Thanksgiving and celebrating with Friendsgiving, Christkindlmarket, ice skating and the Thanksgiving Day parade this year! Items are replaceable, special times and people are not. During this season, it’s important to remember that
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A phobia is defined as an irrational fear. Not everyone will confess their dental fears to their doctor, but sometimes if you tell the office ahead of time, they can take some measures to make your visit as smooth as possible. When I was around 16, my mother told me I was being having all
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Just in: Dental flossing has been making the news lately! The reports saying that \”there are no benefits to flossing,” are not backed by the American Dental Association (ADA). The latest dietary guidelines for Americans, issued by the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, did not mention about flossing so the Associated Press
We humans have an innate desire to look our best. If the eyes are looked upon as the windows to the soul, then a smile must be the doorway to the heart. A few ladies this month have expressed a dislike for their puffy eyes, crows feet or dark circles underneath their eyes. These can
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It is that time of the year when we all are outside soaking up the fresh air! Preparing ahead for outdoor activities is key! SUNburns that make you look like a lobster are not healthy for your current skin or future self (hello wrinkles and sun spots!) The sun\’s rays can damage cellular DNA, hence why melanoma is linked to sun
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Water has more health benefits than anyone knows, and it makes up more than sixty percent of our total body weight. Most people have heard the rule of thumb that adults need to drink about drink eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day (or 1.9L). Experts at the Institute of Medicine, in 2005, reported that
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Spring is such a beautiful season with the buds out the trees and all the daffodils in bloom! Why is it that houses are more likely to sell and mortgage applications are more likely to be approved when the weather is sunny? This phenomenon is known as “sunny day approval.” Even though April can be rainy, you
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Welcome to the Go Smile blog! In honor of Women’s History month, this article is going to pay tribute to the very first American woman to graduate from dental school- Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor. Currently, women make up about 19% of U.S. dentists, and the American Dental Association projects that women will be 28% of
February is a great month for spending time doing what you love! Stay healthy through cold season by boosting your immune system. ♥Stop smoking now, and if you don\’t, do not plan on starting nicotine in any form including the hookah or e-cigarettes. Smoking gives you wrinkles, stains the teeth and increases cancer risk!! ♥Avoid sleep deprivation
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