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The Hidden Side Effects of Smiling

A young woman experiencing a patient transformation, smiling in front of trees.

“When you’re smilin’, when you’re smilin’The whole world smiles with youWhen you’re laughin’, when you’re laughin’The sun comes shinin’ through” These lyrics from Frank Sinatra’s “When You’re Smiling” are seemingly true. Have you noticed that when you smile, you make everyone around you smile, too?  This is because smiling is […]

The Benefits of Smiling

A patient woman experiencing a maternal transformation cradling her baby on a park bench.

How many times do you smile throughout the day? Probably way more than you realize. This is because when you feel content or happy, your body’s physical reaction is to smile or laugh.  While it’s true that you can fake a smile or laugh to be polite or approachable or […]

Porcelain Veneers, Fact or Fiction?

A man with a mustache smiling in front of trees in Bend, Oregon.

Considering veneers but afraid they’ll ruin your teeth? That’s one of the biggest myths about veneers. There are many common myths and misconceptions about veneers, but these falsehoods shouldn’t hold you back from getting a beautiful smile.  What Are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are thin layers of high-quality ceramic that […]

Camera Shy?

Did you know that smiling has both emotional and physical benefits? It can help reduce stress, improve your mood and even make you look younger. But what if you don’t like your smile because it is dark or discolored?  If your smile has changed color, it can make you feel […]

Protect Your Oral Health This Fall

Fall is finally here, and the country is starting to cool off and open back up. The fall means fall sports and outdoor fun, but heading outdoors can have its downsides, too. If you plan on going outside into nature this fall, don’t forget to take some precautions. Here’s a […]

Do We Need a Sugar Tax?

“Tis impossible to be sure of any thing but Death and Taxes.” So said Christopher Bullock, way back in 1716 in The Cobbler of Preston. The same thing rings true today. We have taxes on all sorts of things these days, including in some areas, on sugar. The United Kingdom, […]

Back to School Oral Health Tips

It’s officially back-to-school season, which means homework, bus rides, and extracurriculars are back in full swing again. These factors can really add up, packing your childrens’ schedules and making it difficult for appointments and sometimes, for self-care. But don’t let a busy fall schedule get in the way of your […]

COVID-19 And Your Oral Health

With the pandemic still raging, it’s hard to turn on the news or go on social media and not hear anything about COVID-19. Whether it’s new infection rates, new mutations of the virus, or some other data, the coverage of this sometimes-deadly virus has left many of us stressed and […]

Does DNA Play A Role In Periodontitis?

When it comes to our DNA, there’s still a lot we simply don’t know. Not for lack of trying, but there just hasn’t been enough research into these fascinating building blocks of life. But recently, scientists sought to discover what role, if any, DNA has on our oral microbiome, and […]

Caring for Teeth During Healthy Aging Month

It’s Healthy Aging Month, and as your dental practice, we want to see you in the best of health, no matter what your age is. Healthy aging can mean many things to many people but is especially important in older adults. From eating right to getting the right amount of […]

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