Smile Science: How a Smile Affects Your Brain and Body
Smiling is a universal human behavior often associated with positive emotions such as happiness, joy, and contentment (nothing new). But smiling is not just a social cue — it also has a profound effect on our brain and body. When we smile, our brain releases a...
Fluorosis Unmasked: The Truth About Excess Fluoride and Your Teeth
Have you ever wondered why your teeth, or your child’s teeth, have white spots or strange stains on them, even though you brush and floss regularly? It could be the sign of fluorosis, caused by excessive fluoride intake. Fluorosis is a dental and skeletal...
Don’t Turn Your Crown Into A Dog – Some Tricks
There are many good reasons to get a crown (a dental crown, that is) – for structural or aesthetic restoration… Crowns are made to last, and they can serve you for many years before you have to have them replaced. However, the only way to keep your crown around...
What 6 Foods Thought “Bad” For Your Teeth Are Actually Good?
You only have one set of pearly whites, so you’d better keep them healthy. How to do this? Watch what goes in your mouth. Certain foods, especially sugary ones, directly contribute to tooth decay and gum disease which can ultimately lead to tooth loss – no one wants...