When it comes to being successful in this world, the way people perceive you is critically important. There are some things you can change, such as the way you dress, the confidence you project, and the way you interact with others.   There are other things you can't change, such as your ...

Summer is one of the most popular times for visiting the dentist's office. Kids need to get their teeth checked out before heading to elementary school, high school, or college. Grownups often have more time for dental appointments during the more relaxed summer months.   Everybody seems ...

The development of teeth in humans is fascinating. Each of the 32 adult teeth has a specific role to play in the chewing and consumption of food, in speaking clearly, and in supporting the jaw, gum, and facial structure.   Yet while most people have 32 teeth -- 16 on top and 16 on the bot...

For some things, big corporations are the best way to go. You probably wouldn't want to buy a car from somebody that built it themselves, for example. And ordering the things you need from Amazon isn't just convenient, it's also affordable.   But for other things, big businesses or corpor...

There's an old saying: "Let your smile be your umbrella."   What it means is that when you have a bright smile and a positive attitude, these two things alone can take you a long way through life. People are going to be more open to liking you and accepting you when you have a beautiful,...

With today's modern dental technologies, there's no reason for anyone to have to suffer from the pain of a toothache or other dental issue.   While earlier generations had to sometimes wait for weeks or even months to relieve tooth pain, today most dentists can relieve this type of unnece...

If you are like most people, you probably have been brushing your teeth the same way your entire life. But are you doing it the right way?   The American Dental Association recommends that you brush your teeth using short, back and forth (tooth-wide) strokes. This helps clean the surface...

Most people develop two sets of teeth during their lifetime: Their primary or baby teeth and their permanent or adult teeth. Both are important to their oral development.   Beginning several months to a few years after they are born, most children will develop 20 primary teeth, 10 on the ...

Dental offices are like anything else today: There is limited capacity. At McCosh Family Dentistry, we have a limited number of appointments per day, per week, and even per month.   Once they are filled up, it's difficult to accommodate anything other than emergency appointments. Things l...

If you have dental insurance through your employer or if you have purchased it on your own, you probably have received a dense, multi-page document that explains your benefits.   Let's face it: Unless you are an attorney or work in the insurance industry, Explanation of Benefits documents...