Maverick is back! Tom Cruise’s iconic ace from 1986’s Top Gun is returning in Top Gun: Maverick as a mentor to a new generation of elite fighter pilots. Today’s Maverick is older and wiser with a speckle of gray hair and a few more wrinkles. But one thing hasn’t changed: that flawless Tom Cruise smile and that because […]
A “toothy grin” might be endearing but not necessarily healthy. More teeth showing may mean your gums have pulled back or receded from the teeth that are called gum recession. If so, it’s not just your smile that suffers—the parts of teeth protected by the gums could become more susceptible to disease. Periodontal (Gum) Disease […]
If you know anything about dental disease, then you know bacteria ranks high on the Usual Suspects list. Tooth decay gets its start from acid produced by bacteria; periodontal (gum) disease is often triggered by bacteria that infect the gums. Dental Disease But the particular strains of bacteria that can cause dental disease are a […]
Saliva probably doesn’t rate high on your amazement meter. You’re more likely to notice its absence and the dry irritation that results. But you might be more impressed with this unsung bodily fluid if you knew all the things it does. It’s definitely a multi-tasker, performing a number of jobs (including aiding in digestion) that […]
