Smiling is a friendly gesture, but in organizations, it’s more often that the person in a lower rank will smile at the person in a higher rank. It’s natural since smiling evolved partly from a subservient expression. However, there are very good reasons why leaders should turn the tables on the people in their organization, and smile more.
Read Dental StoryIn what is probably one of the strongest endorsements ever, Cristiano Ronaldo, the Real Madrid star who scored the last-second equalizer for Portugal against the US in the World Cup, is promoting a Japanese smile exerciser called Facial Fitness Pao, even though it’s pretty clear he doesn’t have a clue how it works, and, after watching the commercial, I’m not sure, either.
Read Dental StoryGum disease is caused by infection, but it’s not simply infection that results in the most serious consequences of gum disease, bone loss, and tooth loss. Instead, it’s partly our body’s response to infection, as high levels of infection drive the body’s immune system to implement a “scorched earth” strategy designed to eliminate an infection, even if that means removing a lot of healthy tissue along with it.
Read Dental StoryAccording to recently released results of a survey conducted by Align Technology, the manufacturers of Invisalign, teens still think that braces cause many social problems, especially on social media. The survey asked more than 3500 US teens aged 13 to 17, as well as more than 2100 US mothers of teens about social issues related to crooked teeth, braces, and social media.
Read Dental StoryThere has been numerous studies directly linking the health of our teeth and gums to our overall health and wellness. Gum disease specifically has been linked to life-threatening diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, inflammation of the prostate, as well as kidney disease, just to name a few. This is not even mentioning the havoc that it wreaks specifically on your teeth and jaw. It is no stretch of the imagination that poor oral health can absolutely hinder an athlete’s performance.
Read Dental StoryThe link between gum disease and other serious maladies is becoming clearer. From cancer to diabetes complications, the importance of overall dental health cannot be overstated. And now a new study is strengthening the link between Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Read Dental StoryWe are coming to understand more and more the links between oral and general health. Gum disease is a chronic infection, and it can damage your body in many ways. For men, gum disease may lead to an increased risk of erectile dysfunction (ED).
Read Dental StoryYour at-home oral hygiene care is an essential part of preventive dentistry (perhaps the most important part), but a new study of international dental organizations shows that even dentists don’t know what is the best way to brush your teeth, leading to a call for more study on this important aspect of oral health.
Read Dental StoryAn entrepreneur right here in California has been selling Winestraws for several years now. She says she got the idea after seeing how people not only stained their teeth, but also their lips, and sometimes even the bridge of their noses at parties. She was also inspired by a party where some of her friends had gotten teeth whitening and didn’t want to wait to drink wine after the procedure.
Read Dental StoryNo one should be going to the emergency room (ER) for dental care. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize how important dental care is, and they don’t invest in it. When serious dental problems arise, a visit to the ER is the only option.
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