Just brushing your teeth isn’t enough. You have to make sure you’re brushing your teeth the right way. “Despite most of us thinking that we’re brushing our teeth correctly or flossing frequently enough, dentist visits are often full of surprises. Irritation,...
Researchers have discovered a link between periodontitis, more commonly referred to as long-term gum disease, and the mental deterioration disease, Alzheimer’s. “People with chronic gum inflammation for 10 or more years were 70 percent more likely than people without...
Recently, the dental industry was rocked by reports that flossing your teeth may not be as important as dentists make it out to be. “The AP report looked at five analyses of 25 studies in total that compare the use of a toothbrush with the combined use of a toothbrush...
There’s a new trend in the oral health world—teens are attempting to straighten their teeth at home without the advice of a professional. These kids are using household items such as rubber bands or paper clips to get a straight smile and skip the orthodontist...
When it comes to the sport of baseball, there’s something you never talk about until the game is over, and that’s a no-hitter. You never want to jinx this rare accomplishment for a pitcher, and luckily in Zeeland West’s first game of the season, no one did. “Kody...
You wake up quickly brush your teeth and you’re on your way with a pearly white smile, right? Wrong. There’s way more prep that goes into keeping your teeth healthy than that. Even if you are somewhat of a perfectionist when it comes to your teeth, your teeth still...
