A new year brings 365 new opportunities to do something good for your health. Whether you have a goal to exercise more, lose weight, or maintain a healthy diet – drinking more water easily fits into those goals and will give you the added benefit of a healthier smile. Water is an essential element of …
Many people overlook the impact that stress can put on the body until they run smack into a wall. While it may be tempting to think that stress only affects higher-ups in corporate America, 2020 has proven that everyone can suffer from the negative effects of stress. Stress is the body’s reaction to pressure. The …
Many people are still wearing masks in public, at work, and at school. While there is no mask mandate in Georgia, some people feel better by wearing them, and many individual businesses are requiring them. Wearing a mask may have controversy surrounding it, but showing up in dental offices everywhere is a condition that has …
If you have ever had to have a cavity filled, you have probably experienced having the upper surface of your tooth drilled into. To fill a cavity, the cavity (or hole) in the tooth must be thoroughly cleaned out. Therefore, dentists must increase the size of the cavity so that they can clean it out …
Many people feel as they have “let themselves go” during this Coronavirus pandemic of 2020. The extra weight that millions of Americans complain about gaining has comically become known as “the ’Rona 15.” It is certainly understandable that our days, weeks, and months have been different this year than at any other time during our …
With the onset of COVID-19 hitting our great nation and world, businesses across the globe have had to shut down normal operations in order to combat the exposure and spread of Coronavirus. The development regarding the Coronavirus outbreak has led Governor Brian Kemp to officially declare a public health emergency for the state of Georgia. …
You go to the drug store to pick up some toothpaste, and you notice that there is a wide variety of mouthwash on the shelves. You do not currently use mouthwash, and you may ask yourself if you should be using it. The truth is that the answer depends on your oral health. When it …
Many people enjoy chewing gum throughout the day. It keeps them from indulging in unhealthy snacks or dessert, it helps keep their breath smelling fresh, and it helps people who are trying to break a bad habit (e.g., smoking or biting their fingernails). Chewing gum also has another lesser-known benefit that may sound too good …
Halloween has come and gone, but the candy can linger for weeks – if not months. While eating a little bit of candy won’t kill any of us, it is essential to set limits. Understanding what happens inside your mouth after you eat a lot of sugar can help you limit how much sugar you …
Does it seem like school keeps starting earlier each and every year? It feels like summer just started, and now school buses are already revving their engines and backpacks are being filled with new school supplies. Buford City Schools begins on August 7. As your student starts to prepare for the new school year, and …
