Moist, Phlegm, and Other Words that Repel

Did you ever just HEAR a word and get that ‘yuck” sensation?  It is amazing how just the sound of certain words can make us queasy. Sometimes they conjure up an image, sometimes a scent, often a bodily function or habit – but the power of words to repel us,...

How To Take a Great Selfie

“All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my closeup.” So ended the 1950 movie Sunset Boulevard. For years, we have been fascinated with portrait photography, but never so much as with the popular fad, the selfie. Millions of selfies are posted on social media every day,...

The Top 7 Risk Factors for Oral Cancer

We all know that regular dental checkups are important for our teeth and gums. But did you know that your dentist also evaluates you for the potential for or presence of oral and throat cancer? Screening for oral cancer is painless and takes a minimal amount of time,...