As with many conditions, the more substance abuse is researched, the more professionals learn about treating the condition. Drug abuse treatment is a lengthy and challenging process. Drug abuse recovery requires abstaining from drugs, but for many people finding the drive and motivation to stick to their treatment plan is difficult. Often, people who begin […]
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If you have a chronic illness, you likely have many uncomfortable symptoms that impact your life on a day-to-day basis. While you’re aware of all of these, did you know that your dental issues could be caused by your chronic illness, as well? The connection between oral health and the rest of the body
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Do you wish your teeth were whiter? If so, you’re not alone. The teeth whitening industry was worth $3.2 billion dollars in 2017. You can whiten your teeth with at home bleaching strips or at your dentist. Either way, you’re likely to be left with a much whiter smile that you’ll want to show off.
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It’s no secret that smiling makes you happier, but how does it affect your overall well-being? Smiling releases chemicals, endorphins, that not only make you feel happier but also improve your health. The effect of the endorphins is similar to exercise. It boosts your mood, gives you more energy, and makes you happier. Smiling also
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What are your teeth trying to tell you? Your oral health can be indicative of issues affecting other parts of your body. Bacteria is most commonly found in your mouth. A healthy immune system will dispel the bacteria found in your mouth preventing it from causing other issues. So while it’s important to maintain good
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Any kind of tooth pain can be alarming and uncomfortable. Going to the dentist is not something that most people enjoy, but it can be challenging for them to find the source of pain themselves. Tooth pain can mean different things. It’s best to go to the dentist and have the problem addressed before it
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The importance of regular exercise is no secret. In fact, you would be hard pressed to go a day without seeing a commercial on tv, an advertisement online, or even an email in your inbox, that doesn’t encourage working out. There are endless benefits to going to the gym regularly. You can lose weight, gain
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It’s no secret that maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial to overall well being. The importance of both brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing your teeth has been ingrained in your brain by dentists and advertisements for toothpastes for your entire life. There are hundreds of products on the market from mechanical toothbrushes, to whitening
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It’s only natural that the state of the human body declines with old age, but there are certain physical signs that indicate a breakdown of other parts of the body. Interestingly enough, one of these is tooth loss. Studies linking tooth loss to physical ailments are not new. In 2012, researchers found that loss of
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Health care tourism has been on the rise in recent years. While this is partly due to the increased ease and affordability of traveling from one country to another, it can also be attributed to the popularity of people seeking low cost cosmetic surgery procedures. Naturally, the prospect of being able to combine a dental
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