All it takes is a smile. It brightens even the darkest day. Random acts of kindness and smiles are the spirit behind World Smile Day. Started in 1999 by the originator of the yellow smiley face, Harvey Ball, the day is celebrated on the first Friday of every October. But to give it your all,…
Don’t be embarrassed if your dentist knows what you’re not telling them. The inside of your mouth tells a story about your overall health and wellbeing. For instance, if you flossed for the first time a week before your dental appointment, we know Lots of patients try to get away with that (though usually, it’s…
I admit CE Hours in Seattle doesn’t have the same ring as Sleepless in Seattle. This month, I traveled to the Pacific Northwest to study dental biomechanics at the Kois Center. Staying at the top of my profession and earning CE hours is something I take seriously, even when it means flying across the country. What…
Sleep apnea is a common and serious sleeping disorder that happens when your regular breathing is interrupted during sleep. Snoring is normal among people with sleep apnea, but not all snorers have sleep apnea. If you have sleep apnea, you’re probably not aware of these short breathing pauses that occur hundreds of times a night.…
