Dental anxiety may be the butt of jokes and the punchline in comedy classics like “Little Shop of Horrors” and “The Carol Burnett Show,” but for tens of millions of Americans, the fear of the dentist is all too real. In the past, traditional workarounds like drugs and less traditional techniques like meditation, acupuncture, and even […] Read More

How to start 2019 off right As 2018 draws to a close, it’s time to look toward the new year and the goals you hope to achieve. Health, wealth and happiness are usually the top three areas people concentrate on with their New Year’s resolution. Does your financial health need a check-up? Here are some […] Read More

“A healthy smile is a beautiful smile.” When you meet someone for the first time, what is it that you notice most? If you said their smile, you’re certainly not alone. According to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 71 percent of women and 58 percent of men said that teeth are […] Read More

Oral cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer, largely because it goes undetected until it has spread to other parts of the body. Cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes only has a 64% 5-year survival rate. When diagnosed in the early stages, oral cancer has an 84% 5-year survival rate. Early […] Read More

Americans spend a lot of money during the holidays. During the 2017 holiday seasons, the average consumer accumulated $1,054 of debt. That means many people started the new year with a deficit that may have stopped them from reaching their financial goals. Ideally, you’ll avoid credit card debt during the holidays. If you rely on credit […] Read More