At the end of a long day, when you’ve finally climbed into bed and begun to relax, the last thing you want to do is get up–for any reason. And if the reason that you’re even contemplating getting out of bed is because you forgot to brush your teeth, you may decide that it’s just not important enough to demand …
Establishing and maintaining good health is often about finding balance. It’s easy to assume that if one always consumes healthy, nutritious foods and never consumes unhealthy foods, one will be healthy. That said, even our doctors will usually admit that a small amount of “treats” on an occasional basis is acceptable and won’t have extensive, harmful effects on our health. …
If you have spent any time at all in the dentist’s office, chances are that you have heard time and again about the importance of brushing your teeth. However, some of the most common dental issues that many patients experience could be prevented or resolved through proper, regular tooth brushing techniques. Your mouth contains a balance of both good and …
You have probably heard time and time again how very important it is to establish and maintain good oral hygiene habits, and how these habits are essential to healthy, comfortable teeth. While you may not have heard it as often, you have probably also heard how important it is to protect your tooth enamel. In fact, many dental products on …
Along with brushing your teeth, flossing your teeth is one of the most important oral hygiene habits necessary for healthy, comfortable teeth and gums. Despite that, few people floss every day as they should–many people simply “spot floss” when some bit of food is irritating them or they have eaten something that tends to leave a bunch of debris behind, …
There may be few things more disappointing than taking a bite of food and feeling the sharp twinge that signals a cavity. This is especially true if you take great pride in protecting your oral health, brushing twice or more every day and flossing at least once every day. Unfortunately, even the cleanest and most well-cared-for teeth can still be …
We all take great pride in our appearance, especially since a good appearance can convey that one is healthy, happy and prosperous. Knowing that you are presenting yourself well to others can increase your confidence and comfort. This includes having clean, well-fitting clothes, a well-groomed appearance and even a confident smile that shows off your good oral health. While you …
It’s probably no secret that the foods you eat have a marked impact on your health and life. After all, some foods can affect your energy levels and physical functionality–either for better or for worse. It should therefore come as no surprise that the foods you eat can also affect the health and comfort of your gums and teeth. And …
In our youth, we tend to consume the foods and beverages that we find to be the most delicious and appealing, without much attention placed on whether these foods and beverages are actually good for us. As we grow, our parents, teachers and others around us try to educate us into understanding that our overall health is largely dependent upon …
Coconut oil is harvested from mature coconuts and normally presents as a white, soft solid when cool or a clear liquid when warm. It has many different uses and health benefits, including: Stress relief. Coconut oil works wonderfully as a massage oil, relieving mental and muscle fatigue through its application and soothing one’s senses with its gentle, natural scent. Digestive …