War and Healthcare: Soldiers and Working Families do Without

It’s happening everywhere. From active duty military personnel to local residents in Massachusetts and across the U.S., healthcare benefits are being cut, deductibles increased and annual pay outs limited. In March 2007, the Pentagon warned that mounting healthcare costs could jeopardize the military’s ability to wage war. The Defense Department reports that the growing number…

A Brief History of Braces Are Americans Stuck in the Dark Ages?

A Brief History of Braces Are Americans Stuck in the Dark Ages? Braces, in one form or another, have been around since 400-500 BC. According to the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists), archaeologists have discovered mummified ancients with crude metal bands wrapped around individual teeth. In the hundreds of years since those first braces, there have…

Dental Tip

What causes periodontal disease? Dental plaque on teeth, is the major cause of gingivitis and periodontitis. make sure you brush and floss daily . Bacteria within the plaque cause periodontal disease. Calculus (tartar) is hardened or calcified plaque that sticks to teeth, and is a cause of periodontal disease. It ranges in color from yellow...