Fall is here and winter is approaching; Thanksgiving followed quickly by Christmas, there is no time to think at the end of the year. The holiday months are very hectic so the last thing on your mind, in December, is a flex spending account. Did you know your FSA benefits will expire December 31st and…
Pagophagia: The compulsive consumption of ice It’s hot outside and you’re craving a chill, so you start to crunch on ice, non-stop. STOP! We get it; the feel and the crunching sound of biting down on something cold is soothing. However, it is like a wrecking ball being tossed around your mouth with great force causing…
Dental cavities are more common in children whose mothers suffer from chronic stress, according to a new study by researchers at King’s College London and the University of Washington. Maternal chronic stress was also found to be associated with a lower probability of breastfeeding and dental visits by children. “We know that low socioeconomic status…
1. Brush YO Teeth! Did we really have to tell you this? Yes! Most adults brush their teeth for 1 measly minute, only once a day, yikes. Your breath, does it stink, well brush more. UDA Chicago Dentists are mandating all Chicagoans brush their fangs at least twice a day for 2 minutes. 2. Scrape…
