So you’ve brushed and flossed today, but have you eaten your salmon? Researchers at Harvard & Boston Universities followed nearly 9,200 adults for 5 years and learned that those who consumed two weekly servings of fish were nearly 30% less likely to have periodontitis than those who ate less omega-3 fatty acids. You might want […]
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 […]
Relief for chapped lips
Even if you regularly apply lip balm during the day, you can still end up with chapped lips – especially in the dry summer months. That’s because lips can chap severely while you sleep. This is especially true if you are suffering from a winter cold and that stuffy nose has you breathing through your […]
Do you want the cheapest, short-term treatment as dictated by your dental plan?
Some people don’t know they have a choice for their dental treatment. Whether you have insurance or not, you have the right to chose the quality of dentistry that you want for your mouth. Many insurances pay a percentage for the cheapest treatment options, such as a silver-mercury filling instead of a composite, tooth-colored filling […]
Dental Discount Plans
We all know that deals and discounts are huge right now – think Groupon, Living Social, Dartz Deals and others. There are even new medical & dental discount plans, and some of these plans are actually sold and promoted by major insurance carriers. A recent article in TIME magazine told of an unfortunate story where […]
Social Media for the dentist
The Hills Dental Spa is now a social media maniac! FOLLOW us on Twitter or LIKE us on Facebook and you’ll find information about dental products, treatments and technology, plus, exclusive deals and specials! http://www.facebook.com/thehillsdentalspa http://twitter.com/hillsdentalspa
