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 […]
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, […]
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
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Canker Sores
Canker sores are small, painful ulcers in the insides of the cheeks, gums and on the tongue. These are typically small, flat and whitish in color, with red around the outside edge. They typically heal themselves in 7 to 10 days, but are very painful during this time. The sores can occur as a result […]
