A good mouthwash is part of above average hygiene. Mouthwash is not an alternative to brushing and flossing. It is a supplement that helps clean your mouth and gets rid of food particles. Now that you know what mouthwash is and what it is not, you can focus on buying a brand of wash that is most … [Read more...] about Swish and Sparkle: Finding the Best Mouthwash for Your Needs
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Tooth Truths: What Your Smile Says About You, and Why You Probably Need to Change It
The old adage says your eyes are the windows to your soul, but science suggests that your teeth say even more about who you are. Researchers have found that they can predict a number of features regarding a person’s health, lifestyle, and personality based on the structure and quality of their … [Read more...] about Tooth Truths: What Your Smile Says About You, and Why You Probably Need to Change It
Love the Gums You’re With
Studies show smiles can make us more attractive, lower our stress levels, elevate our moods, and make us look younger. Therefore, it’s important to be well and keep our teeth and gums smile-ready. Unfortunately, many of us don’t. Nearly 50 percent of U.S. adults age 30 and older have periodontal … [Read more...] about Love the Gums You’re With
LASIK Eye Surgery: Top Tips for a Stress-Free Procedure
You want to see without glasses, and this may be your chance. It’s called LASIK eye surgery, and it’s a special procedure that promised to restore your vision to 20/20. Here’s what you need to know. What Is It? LASIK is a special type of eye surgery that uses an instrument called a … [Read more...] about LASIK Eye Surgery: Top Tips for a Stress-Free Procedure
How to Keep Back and Neck Pains Under Control
There are so many people who suffer from back and neck pains. It is like the order of the day for them. They just cannot go to sleep or even sit down because of the pain. This is particularly so when it comes to the back pains. Back pain can make your life a living hell. The thing with back pain is … [Read more...] about How to Keep Back and Neck Pains Under Control
Zika Virus and Pregnancy: What are the Prevention Measures and Warning Signs
First and foremost, congratulations on your pregnancy. As you start this journey of carrying a fetus to term and being able to hold your bundle of joy in your arms in a matter of months, it is important that you protect your growing baby at all costs. One of the saddest but true facts is that Zika … [Read more...] about Zika Virus and Pregnancy: What are the Prevention Measures and Warning Signs
Tips for Weight Loss at Any Age
Weight can gradually pile up after years of being sedentary and eating food high in fat and cholesterol. While gaining weight is easy, losing weight is much more of a challenge. Weight control is an important aspect of everyone’s lives because excess weight can lead to serious illness. Too much … [Read more...] about Tips for Weight Loss at Any Age
25 Sick Child Boredom Busters
Like most parents...I had to deal with having a sick child home from school more times than I count. After day one...children often get bored and at times can mis-behave even when they're sick! One of things I learned over the years is to plan ahead for those sick days at home. I went out and … [Read more...] about 25 Sick Child Boredom Busters