WHEN SUGAR FIRST arrived in England, it was considered an exotic luxury. By the Elizabethan era in the late 1500s, the sugar trade was thriving, and the country’s wealthy elite had embraced this costly import as a symbol of status. Imported primarily from the...
AS A PARENT, you want to do everything you can to help your child grow up healthy, and that includes taking care of their smile. Cavities are one of the most common childhood health problems, but the good news is that they are largely preventable. By developing good...
SWIMMING IS A FANTASTIC way to stay active and healthy, especially during the warmer months. It promotes cardiovascular fitness, builds endurance, and provides low-impact exercise for people of all ages. But while you may be focused on protecting your skin from the...
BUILDING STRONG DENTAL health habits early in life sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Children who learn to brush, floss, and care for their teeth from a young age are far more likely to maintain those habits into adulthood. As a parent or caregiver, you...
HAVE YOU EVER wondered how people in the past dealt with something as common as bad breath? In Medieval England, even without the toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dentists we rely on today, people still cared about having fresh breath, but their understanding of dental...
