Health & Wellness

Missing teeth can be an unfortunate reality for some and can bring on a severe loss of confidence due to the embarrassment involved, typical in a world so focussed on personal image. Also a loose set of dentures can cause discomfort and certainly insecurity for some individuals when it comes to eating certain kinds of […]

I wish my smile was straighter A straight smile can be the reason somebody can go about their life not worrying about how they look and how they are perceived by others. In the same way, a smile that is not straight could be a source of great discomfort to a person and they may

Braces are a treatment that numerous patients could benefit from, this treatment is commonly associated with childhood and therefore, it can be a misinterpretation that this treatment is only available for children who have crooked teeth. This is a common misconception, but this treatment, in its many forms, can be used on a whole host

Most women don’t look forward to getting older, but modern medicine can help them prepare for health concerns that come with aging. According to the (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) CDC, six in ten adults have a form of chronic or severe disease, many of which result from poor lifestyle choices, including frequent smoking,

If you are like most people when you hear the word ‘brace,’ the image of a teenager or a child springs to mind. And with good reason. For years, many orthodontic procedures seemed to have an upper age limit, with many orthodontists less than eager to fit braces on adults. Not only did traditional braces

Bodily changes are a normal and expected part of getting older. But when and how does age affect our five common senses? Read on and find out. 1. Presbyopia After Age 40 Have you ever wondered why many elders can’t thread a needle and often hold books and menus at arm’s length? Well, nearly all

Stress is a fact of life. Everyone faces stress to varying degrees. Some can be easily seen and minimized, but there are some stressful factors that take you by surprise. No matter how hard you avoid stress, it will always find you. In fact, trying hard to avoid stress can stress you out. You have

For some people, traditional fixed braces are a treatment plan that is just not an option for them. It could be the cost, the time frame that they are expected to be worn for, the inconvenience of needing to regularly visit the dentist to have the wires tightened, or the appearance of the treatment and

Anyone interested in skincare and hair care knows that most luxury items have their affordable counterparts. The smaller price tag does not indicate ineffectiveness or cheap ingredients. These drugstore brands are growing in popularity because they offer similar benefits to their luxury counterparts. But this doesn’t mean you should completely rid your vanity of luxury brands. Some