There are few things more embarrassing than having bad breath. It can ruin a first kiss, an interview, or generally any first impression. Sometimes it’s the temporary result of eating pungent foods such as onions or garlic, but for many, it can be ...
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How Your Oral Health Can Affect Your Heart Health
Smiles are one of the best ways we can communicate the emotional state of our hearts. These two parts of our anatomy are well connected in many ways, and it’s important to realize just how much. Oral health has been thought to be linked to the heal...
Summer Activities in Miami to Keep Your Kids Smiling
Summer is upon us, and while the kids are excited about having a break from school, parents can often struggle with keeping their little ones entertained. Miami is a vibrant city with a lot to offer, but when you’ve lived somewhere long enough, itâ...
Why a Simply Smiles Membership Plan Might be a Good Fit For You
It’s estimated that close to 25% of adults in the US don’t have dental insurance, and even many adults who do have insurance only have poor coverage that still doesn’t allow for affordable treatment. As a result, many people avoid going to the ...
Mother’s Day Gifts That Are Sure to Put a Smile on Her Face
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and now is the perfect time to start thinking about how to make your mom feel special. Moms are notorious for neglecting themselves in order to take care of everyone else. What better way to show your mo...
Should You Let the Tooth Fairy Pay a Visit?
For many of us, the tooth fairy was a big part of our childhood. Every time we felt a tooth wiggle, we would anxiously await the day it fell out so we could stuff it under our pillow in exchange for money and treats. The concept of receiving a reward...
Overcoming Your Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is something many people experience, but not a lot of people want to talk about. You might think it mostly affects children or those who have a history of serious dental issues, but a worldwide study found that 61% of the respondents s...
Simply Smiles’ Guide to Common Dental Tools and Their Uses
We’ve established that many people struggle with dental anxiety, but we find that a great way to dispel fear around something is to educate ourselves and learn more about things we tend to avoid. A study found that fear of dental instruments is one...
How To Get Better Sleep When Dealing with Teeth Grinding
Have you ever woken with a sore and stiff jaw or neck, or do you constantly experience morning headaches? Maybe your loved one has let you know that they’ve heard or seen you clenching and grinding your teeth at night. If this sounds like you, chan...
How Smoking Affects Your Oral Health
By now, our society knows that smoking and tobacco use can have detrimental effects on our overall health. The CDC reports that 15 out of every 100 adults is a smoker. Smoking claims more than 480,000 lives each year, making it the number one cause o...
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