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5 Most Common Types of Smiles We Wear

December 3, 2012

Filed under: Other — Tags: — atriumfamily @ 7:52 pm

Everyone smiles for many different reasons. There is a certain something about a smile which makes it flexible and usable for many different situations and expressions. Here are some of the most common type of smile that we usually use, the differences in their meaning and their use on different occasions.

Of course the first type of smile is the happy smile. This is pretty easy to identify. If a person is pleased with something they experienced or if they are enjoying something, they will typically give a smile to display their joy. This can have minor differences as a happy smile can convey love, sweetness, acceptance, kindness, and so on.
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Invisalign, for the Image Conscious

November 29, 2012

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Invisalign — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

A beautiful smile can make a world of difference to your appearance, your self-esteem and your confidence. If your teeth aren’t perfectly straight, you have the option of undergoing orthodontic treatment to give you that picture perfect smile.

Braces are considered to be the most common and traditional form of orthodontic treatment. On the other hand, Invisalign is fairly new on the market, but is steadily gaining in popularity, especially with the younger crowd, with 2 million smiles now straightened with Invisalign. Both braces and Invisalign work to give you straighter, healthier, and ultimately more beautiful teeth. Before choosing which option to get, have a talk with your dentist at Atrium Family Dental so that he might address any questions and concerns you might have regarding Invisalign vs. braces and which is right for you.
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Healthy Spices for a Healthy Smile

October 26, 2012

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Aiming to improve your oral health? Try integrating the spices profiled below into your cooking for a cozy, healthy winter!

Just what are the best spices that can help you ward off the winter chills as well as improve your oral health?

1. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices, used in eggnog, cookies, scents, teas, pies, you get the idea! Cinnamon is a wonderful spice to have in your spice collection as it has actually been shown to improve your oral health via decreasing blood sugar –  one of the contributing causes to gum illness and diabetic issues.
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Why Smile? Top 5 Reasons to Smile from your New Lenox dentist

September 27, 2012

Filed under: Other — Tags: — atriumfamily @ 5:13 pm

If you’ve ever wondered why smiling is beneficial to you, your New Lenox dentist, Atrium Family Dental, is delighted to provide you with the top 5 reasons why smiling is great for you and your health.

1. Smiling is universal

By and large, a smile is a universal sign of happiness. Smiling is one of the first things an infant does and smiling is now a part of our written language :). On top of that, smiling isn’t a uniquely human trait.

2. Smiling makes you happy

The simple act of smiling sends a message to your brain that you’re happy, which results in your brain sending feel-good endorphins to your body and can actually make you feel happy – even when you don’t.
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Gum Disease and Breast Cancer – What’s the Link?

August 30, 2012

Filed under: Periodontics — Tags: , — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Recently, research carried out by the British Dental Wellness Foundation found that women who suffer from gum disease or who have missing teeth are up to 11 times more most likely to develop breast cancer than other women.

The link between cancer and poor oral health care hasn’t been officially determined, but poor oral health care has been linked to poor general healthcare and linked to diabetes, premature births and cardiovascular disease.

Your dental and general health is essential to the team at your New Lenox dentist, Atrium Family Dental. Contact Atrium Family Dental, your New Lenox dentist, and book your oral health care appointment today. We will work with you on your oral health care routine and offer you the chance  for the greatest and healthiest smile possible – and the satisfaction that your oral health care is the best one possible.
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