The mistletoe is out in full force this time of year and kissing is happening everywhere! So, how did this fun tradition of kissing under the mistletoe start? The custom of using Mistletoe is believed to have originated from the ancient times. It was held...
It is believed that one of every two Americans over age 30 have periodontal disease. Yikes! (It gets worse with age: 70% of Americans over 65 are believed to have the disease). What is Periodontal Disease? The American Academy of Periodontology defines periodontal...
“The Power of Life and Death are in the Tongue” —King Solomon Although this ancient wisdom has always been considered to refer to the words a tongue speaks, might there be another application? Recent studies have identified links between poor oral health...
We’ve all experienced it—you’re enjoying your favorite bowl of ice cream, when suddenly, it strikes! What is IT? It’s BRAIN FREEZE or an ice cream headache. There’s nothing like excruciating pain to ruin your delectable dessert! The medical...
Did you ever wonder why we have this stuff called spit in our mouth? Good question! It’s officially called saliva and it is a clear liquid that’s made in your mouth 24 hours a day, every day. It’s made up mostly of water, with a few other chemicals...
