Need Your Fix in Sweets? Try Paleo Candy Bars!Experiencing those cravings for a sweet treat? It’s possible to indulge your sweet tooth while not experiencing any guilt with paleo candy bars! This month’s recipe is featuring paleo candy bars on Paleo Plan’s online recipe guide! The Paleo Diet thrives on consuming fresh foods and eliminating processed foods. Of course, keeping a diet would not be worthwhile if we… Continue Reading
New Study: Gingivitis Bacteria can Affect Your Immune SystemResearch shows that more than 75% of American adults have some form of gum disease but most are unaware of it. Learning About Gingivitis In order to understand the significance of this statement some important questions need to be answered, including: What is gingivitis?—Inflammation resulting in gums that are red, swollen, and bleed easily. What causes gingivitis?—Inadequate brushing and flossing,… Continue Reading
How to Make Your Smile Shine Before Your WeddingAttention, brides: summer is approaching, your big day is coming up, and all eyes will be on you! Check out our infographic to learn how to brighten your smile including our teeth whitening in Elgin.
Guest Blogger Explains the Role Between Dental Care and Overall HealthHello! My name is Stephanie, and I am going to guest blog for Smile for Life Dental’s blog to introduce the importance of dental hygiene, and how it is now seen as a preventive measure to keep the mouth healthy as well as lower risk of diabetes, pregnancy complications, and heart disease. Let me introduce myself Many of you know… Continue Reading
Are You a Paleo Diet Fiend?The Paleo Diet has been a worldwide phenomenon, promoting weight loss and bettering your overall health. What is the Paleo Diet? In short, “you have to eat like our stone-aged ancestors.” It is based upon eating wholesome, contemporary, and fresh foods that cavemen used to thrive on during the Paleolithic era. The popularity of the Paleo Diet has thrived, and Dr…. Continue Reading
Methamphetamine and Your Oral HealthA few years ago, a National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 1.2 million American ages 12 and older had tried methamphetamine at least once throughout the year. It was also determined that 1.2 percent of eighth graders, 1.6% of tenth graders and 1.0% of twelfth graders were abusing methamphetamine. What Is Methamphetamine Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that… Continue Reading
The Truth About Sleep Apnea and Your Loud SnoringSleep apnea affects more than 18 million Americans, but only 10 million are diagnosed. This dangerous sleeping disorder can be detrimental for your overall health, but fortunately, it can be easily and completely eliminated. Please contact our office today to schedule your sleep apnea consultation in Elgin. Learn about the hard truth about sleep apnea:
4 Reasons to Smile and Get Sleep Apnea Relief from Your DentistApril 18, 2013 has been designated as Sleep Apnea Awareness Day in an effort to raise awareness about a condition that affects at least 18 million American adults and their families. Getting the Facts Sleep apnea is a disorder in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you are sleeping. Of course, sleep apnea and snoring are more than simply a nuisance that… Continue Reading
Natural Remedies To Combat Diabetes and Keep Smiles HealthyAccording to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States (8.3% of the population) have diabetes. Diabetes is a lifelong, fatal disease. It not only can end lives, it can also lead to other health disorders including heart disease, obesity, and advanced forms of periodontal disease. For the rest of their lives, diabetics have to be… Continue Reading
New Study: Possible Link Between Obesity and Gum DiseaseAccording to the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), the countries of Mexico and USA are among the highest in levels of obesity among both adults and children. Statistics reveal that approximately one-third of Americans are classified as obese. The increased prevalence of this condition has led to OECD projections that more than two out of three people will be overweight… Continue Reading