If you are suffering from bad breath you may be embarrassed or even medically concerned. You don’t have to deal with bad breath, there are ways you can prevent or avoid it. Of course brushing can prevent it and mints and gum can help cover it up, but to truly get rid of bad breath… Read More »
Many children in the Grand Rapids area have a hard time reading or understanding words. Although schools and teachers are doing their parts, many need extra help. Volunteers are helping many students learn to read. “For three consecutive years, we have seen fall to spring growth that exceeded expected growth and also exceeded the comparison… Read More »
Nobody want to lost their teeth and some people are more at risk than other. While bad habits and poor oral hygiene can contribute to tooth loss, so can diabetes. In fact, a new study shows that people with diabetes are much more likely to loose teeth than those who do not suffer from the… Read More »
Nobody looks forward to a painful dental procedure, but pain is usually the worst part of a dental appointment. A new laser could make most dental procedures painless. “It vaporizes the tooth structure and it does it in such a way, it pulses so high that it doesn’t hurt,” Dr. Fantarella said, “All restorative procedures,… Read More »
A reef has been built on Lake Michigan in order to help protect the eggs of Lake Herring and to encourage them to spawn. “Historically, lake herring were the largest commercial catch in the Great Lakes and played a key role in sustaining populations of apex predators like lake trout,” said Matt Herbert, an aquatic… Read More »
There are thousands of dogs on the streets and in rescues and pound in the Grand Rapids areas. Many of these dogs are fully adoptable and looking for the perfect home. If you are looking for the perfect gift for your family this year, why not adopt a Grand Rapids dog? Don’t miss the Home… Read More »
Hermey the elf and Dr. Summerhays are both passionate about dental care and they recently announced that they will be starting a new, educational dental campaign. “Hermey’s passion for healthy teeth is unmatched,” said Dr. Summerhays. “We made great progress at our meeting and are very proud to announce our new joint campaign. Happy and… Read More »
The Willamette Dental Group focuses its studies on homecare and preventive therapy and provides individualized treatment programs for more than 400,000 members. They are also conducting some of the most exciting and innovative dental studies. “Willamette Dental Group is leading the country, and the world, in its scientific-based preventive care model,” said Dr. Joel White, a… Read More »
A historic section of Grand Rapids may be on the list of places that are planned to be demolished. The demolishing will be part of a new project that will require a nearby strip mall to be rebuilt along with an apartment complex that will include 44 apartments. “The demo’s going to be routine (because… Read More »
Many people don’t mind a simple dental procedure and others absolutely dread it. There are several different kinds of sedation, including conscious and unconscious sedation. Would you rather be awake and aware of what is going on or do you prefer to relax and fall asleep only to wake up when the procedure is complete?… Read More »
