For what seems like an eternity, man has been seeking the Fountain of Youth. The quest to appear younger and defy the toll gravity takes on the skin, looks, and, in some cases, self-esteem is an ongoing battle. But for those who dread the thought of “going under the knife”, there are alternatives. Modern medicine can now perform a non-surgical facelift. Facelift … [Read more...] about Non-Surgical Facelift
How Much Do Our Smiles Impact the First Impressions We Make on Others?
As humans, we have a tendency to make snap judgments about one another. Like or not, it’s something we’re compelled to do as a species. As Melissa Ricker points out in A Conscious Rethink, there are long-term implications. She says whether right or wrong, a first impression is difficult to reverse, and the entire future of a relationship if often determined by the initial … [Read more...] about How Much Do Our Smiles Impact the First Impressions We Make on Others?
What Teeth Can Tell Us About the History of Human Evolution
Can you guess which part of your body gives some of the most detailed information about who you are and how you have lived? Bet you didn’t guess it’s your teeth. That’s right. Human teeth reveal a remarkable amount of information about us, as a species and as individuals. Though modern humans don’t normally associate teeth with much more than chewing food and flashing … [Read more...] about What Teeth Can Tell Us About the History of Human Evolution
7 (Sometimes Surprising) Problems Caused by Jaw Misalignment
Severe jaw misalignment is a troubling condition that affects a sizable chunk of the population — roughly 10 to 15 percent of children, according to the Boston Children’s Hospital. The Healthline team explains that cases of malocclusion range from mild to severe and can come in the form of crowded teeth, crossbite, overbite, underbite, open bite among other conditions. … [Read more...] about 7 (Sometimes Surprising) Problems Caused by Jaw Misalignment
Malocclusion: Types, Symptoms, and Causes
Every time you look in the mirror, you see it. Your smile. But your smile isn’t making you smile. If something about your bite seems off, you probably have a malocclusion. Malocclusion and Types According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a malocclusion results from failure of your teeth to align properly. An occlusion is how your teeth align; meaning, the way … [Read more...] about Malocclusion: Types, Symptoms, and Causes