Summer, and particularly the 4th of July, is filled with fun, family, friends, and barbecue. The 4th of July is a time when most Americans light fireworks and fire up the grill for a delicious way to celebrate our independence. Like many people with braces, you may wonder what the best foods are for you to enjoy and if there are any foods that you should avoid. But don't worry, you won't need to skip out on all the fun and food.

If you're like most people, the first thing you notice about someone is their smile. There's nothing like a bright, friendly smile to catch the eye. Of course, a beautiful smile isn't something that happens accidentally. Taking care of your teeth and gums is the key to maintaining your fresh, white smile.

It is important not to underestimate the power of a healthy, beautiful smile. When you take good care of your teeth, this can provide you with a wide array of benefits such as improving your self-esteem and your overall health. This is why many people see spending money on their teeth as a wise investment in themselves. Here are a few of the ways in which investing in your teeth can prove to be a good long-term investment.

For many people, creating an online dating profile is something they enjoy. Many people love being able to look for love from the comfort of their own home. The first thing people notice on a dating profile is the photo. Men and women of different ages love snapping photos of themselves that they will post online. 

A majority of the photos that we see on dating profiles or social media websites are selfies. Many people will spend up to ten minutes (or way more!) trying to capture the perfect photo before the picture is actually posted. Preparing for a selfie involves a variety of things, including making sure your hair looks nice, finding the perfect location, and of course, making sure you have the perfect smile.

Oral appliance therapy, a practice focused on the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea, is a growing dental specialty that is quickly becoming widely accepted as an effective treatment option for patients, particularly those who cannot - or will not - tolerate a CPAP machine. Dental professionals around the country have adopted dental sleep medicine into their practices as a way of addressing a need for their patients, as well as expanding their revenue generating potential.

If you’re already a Six Month Smiles provider, oral appliance therapy is a perfect complement to enhance your services. Consider these five reasons for incorporating it into your practice:

You’re excited! You have a new revenue stream with your Six Month Smile offering. But...you are not getting any new cases. Fear not. Continue reading and you’ll be on your way to securing more short term ortho cases.

If you want to keep your teeth and gums healthy, it's important to make regular visits to the dentist. One of the most basic services your dentist performs is cleaning your teeth. Dentists usually recommend getting your teeth cleaned twice per year. There are quite a few reasons to make sure you don't forget to do this. Here are 7 benefits of dental cleanings.

Customer service is an essential aspect of dentistry. In the past, a dental practice could be seen as being a great dental practice because it provided outstanding dental care. Times have changed, and a dental practice not only wants to provide outstanding dental care, but it also wants to outweigh the competition when it comes to providing customer service.

The grass is greener. The sun is shining, everything is springing forth new and let's not forget that one tell-tale sign that truly tells us spring has sprung... the return of yellow Peeps! With so much joy in the air, you are probably finding yourself smiling a lot more now that the winter blues have melted like that last dusting of snow on your window sill.