Author: 4Smile

The majority of Americans have access to a camera, especially since modern phones come equipped with them. And the need for a perfect photogenic smile has grown with this trend. Because social media sites and online portfolios typically suggest users upload a personal photo, that photo of you is often seen by hundreds. Therefore, it’s important to be happy with your photo. Whatever the occasion for your next photo, follow these tips to perfect your smile: Smile We cannot stress this enough: if you’re overly anxious, it will show through your photo. A forced smile will make you look tense. Relaxing…

Article Reposted with permission from Ezinearticles.com Bleeding gums are often a cause for concern as well as they should be in most cases. Bleeding gums are often caused by something not right with your gums. Your gums have become weak and injured. Some of these causes are cause for great alarm, such as the beginning of periodontal disease. Others, are easily preventable and reversed, such as brushing or flossing too vigorously. Sometimes bleeding gums are caused by hormones that can be outside of your immediate control. Marketing has always been something that was always talked about, but never fully understood.…

If you have ever brushed your teeth and then flossed right after, then you know just how important flossing is. If you’ve never done this before and you don’t make time to floss at least once a day, then you fit in with the majority of Americans who skip this practice. While there’s been some discrepancy on whether flossing is necessary, dentists continue recommending that you do. There’s just no other way to remove food particles trapped in between teeth that a toothbrush can’t reach. And when these food particles aren’t removed, your gums become inflamed and your teeth will start…

The ability to smile is one of the best qualities found in people. A smile that can radiate happiness and make other people feel joyful is truly a blessing. People who respond with a smile on their faces are the best kind of people, and we need to cherish them forever! You need to develop a habit to smile frequently as it will not only make you feel better, but it will also help others around you feel happy.Unfortunately, not many people have the ability to smile, and a major factor that contributes to it is dental imperfections. Dental imperfections…

Is Thumb Sucking Bad? You’ve probably witnessed a child or two with a Thumb-Sucking habit and didn’t think twice about it. As a parent of a child who sucks their thumb, however, you may have some concerns.Children develop habits and have a hard time breaking them, just like adults do. But a parent may be especially alarmed when they fear the habit will affect their child’s development. In the case of thumb sucking, your child may be okay.The American Dental Association explains that thumb sucking is natural for infants. This reflex is commonly picked up by babies as a way…

Did you know there are 5 ways to make someone smile. Has anyone ever shared with you the power of a smile. Has anyone ever shared with you the power of a smile? This seemingly simple, quick muscle movement has more magic in it than a Disney movie. And it’s just amazing how far-reaching a smile can go. It can cross oceans and withstand the test of time. But the greatest reason why a smile is so powerful is its ability to perform the 5 functions discussed below. Build Relationships The simple act of smiling makes you appear more approachable.…

Welcoming your little ray of sunshine into your family is one of life’s greatest joys. Over the first year of your baby’s life, you will document a lot of major moments – many magical “firsts”. From their first steps to their first words, graduating slowly from their ‘goo-goos’ and ‘ga-gas’. From their first Christmas to their first tooth. Year one of your baby’s life will have you marking many milestones. However, as many parents would agree the youngest years of your baby’s life will also be filled with many tears. Babies cry and fuss all the time, so what? If…

Your baby’s teeth begin to develop before they are born, but in most cases don’t come through until they are between 6 and 12 months old. Most kids have a full set of 20 milk teeth by the time they are three years old and start shedding them to make room for their adult teeth when they reach 5 or 6. In children, it’s best to begin cultivating the values of dental care as early as possible to prevent damage or disease later on in life. Here are some tips on how to brush your child’s teeth the right way…

When it comes to babies, there are few absolutes. After all, no two babies are alike, and what works for one may not work the same for the other. But there is one thing that all babies have in common, and this the tendency to cry. As you will inevitably learn, babies cry a lot. And they don’t really have an option not to. Crying is your baby’s earliest way of communicating to you their wants and needs. While you may not be able to translate your baby’s loud wails to understand what they precisely need, there may be one…

Another loose tooth that your child’s terrified of losing? Despite the generous gifts left behind by the tooth fairy, it’s common for children to be afraid of these changes with their teeth. Because children learn by example, it’s important to teach them the importance of oral hygiene early on. And what better way to do that than by sharing a dentist? The right family dentist will be able to care for your entire family. This will also save you time from having to schedule dental checkups at multiple locations and at different times. But how do you find the right…