What If E F Hutton Had a Bad Smile?

Posted on May 11, 2009 | Filed Under Dentistry 

Those of us over 40 may well remember the famous ad: “When EF Hutton speaks, people listen.” But wait. You never saw EF Hutton. What if he had a bad smile?! Crooked, yellow, broken or stained teeth? Would people still have listened? All this to say that your smile can either lend credibility to what you’re saying or detract from it.

No matter someone’s age, weight, height…no matter if they’re not particularly pretty or handsome…a person’s unfavorable features seem to become less significant as soon as they display a beautiful, warm smile.

Per actual survey, a smile is what people remember most about others.

An Unseen Cause of Bad Breath

Posted on May 5, 2009 | Filed Under Dentistry 

Do you do everything possible to keep your breath fresh? Brush, floss .. even scrape your tongue? Yes, you heard that right. Bacteria gets on your tongue, just like it does between your teeth. Your tongue harbors plaque and dirt. If you’ve ever noticed a coating or discoloration of your tongue, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Adding tongue-scraping to your regimen is a simple solution. And, if that doesn’t handle your bad breath, we’ll find out the cause when you come in. By the way, one website offering tips on how to tell someone they have bad breath suggested you email the offender. Hmmm … how does one go about doing that diplomatically?