While the quickest way to a whiter smile is waiting for you at The Hills Dental Spa, you can take steps to get more dazzling pearly whites at home! STRIPS – bought from your local drug store, two whitening strips are applied, one each to your top and bottom teeth. Each flexible plastic strip is […]
A Smile for your Problems
According to the May issue of SHAPE magazine, the next time you’re stumped by a problem, stop for a break and watch a funny video or listen to an upbeat, cheerful song. It won’t be a waste of time – research from the University of Western Ontario found that people in a good mood are […]
Eco Friendly Dentist
According to the March 2011 issue of Spirit magazine, each of us generates an astonishing average of 5 pounds of waste per day. That’s 2 pounds more than in 1960, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Fortunately, more than 3 out of four Americans recycle, and most of us use eco-friendly products like LED light […]
Strengthen your smile
The May 2011 issue of Martha Stewart lists “10 Feel-Good Things to do This May” and item #8 is to Strengthen Your Smile. “Keep your teeth in top shape: Limit your intake of acidic drinks, such as orange juice, soda, and bottled iced tea, which can ‘attack enamel, softening it and making it more open […]
Environmentally-conscious Dentist
According to the March 2011 issue of SPIRIT magazine, each of us generates an astounding average 5 pounds of waste per day. That’s 2 pounds more than in 1960, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Fortunately, more than 3 out of 4 Americans recycle, and most of us use eco-friendly products like LED light bulbs […]
Chewing gum for energy
The next time your energy wains, probably at about 3:00 in the afternoon while at work, skip the caffeine and instead pop a piece of gum instead. People are more alert, focused, and even cheerful after chewing gum, according to a study by Cardiff University in Wales. “Chewing stimulates your sensory nerves, increases muscle tension, […]
