"The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest" -William Blake As we near Thanksgiving, we anticipate the turkey, mashed potatoes, squash casserole, cranberry sauce and of course...pumpkin pie. One thing we can be thankful for is a beautiful smile. Don't forget to add some leafy greens to your meal to keep your teeth healthy and strong! Dr. Charles W. Wakefield, professor and director of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program at TAMHSC-Baylor Colleg

"Dear stress, let's break up." Stressed? Pressure can cause various side effects in our bodies and when people are overwhelmed they are more likely to clench and grind their teeth. I find that I clench my teeth while driving on the highway. If I do not consciously think about it while driving, my jaw will feel very uncomfortable after a long trip in the car. Symptoms of Bruxism Teeth grinding (Bruxism) can be caused by stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, an abnormal bite or

Flossing is an essential part of your oral health. Plaque that is not removed from brushing can harden into calculus or tartar over time. Your gums require stimulation, otherwise they can become irritated, puffy, and unhealthy. Despite recent controversy regarding flossing, Dr. Hujoel and Dr. Cunha-Cruz explained, "A meta-analysis of studies examining the impact of flossing on interproximal caries, found that regular (5 days per week) professional flossing resulted in a sta