The Smile Generation [official blog]

If there’s one thing I’m extremely selfish about, it’s my schedule. I hate when something throws a curveball into my weekly routine. Sacrificing a workout for a work function, family gathering, friend’s birthday, or happy hour is sure to get me in a bad mood. So when I realized that all next week I have [...]

This week,  someone asked our dentist:  ”I was told that I couldn’t have a regular cleaning because I have periodontal disease. What is that? And what kind of cleaning can I have?”  Dr. Mallory, a Smile Generation-approved dentist, based in Arizona replied: Periodontal Disease is a bacterial infection in the gums,which causes inflammation and loss [...]

Do you want to know how to save money and slim down with one simple swap? Bring your lunch to work! Americans spend over $3,000 a year on coffee and lunch during the work week. I don’t know about you, but there’s a lot I could do with $3,000. I would much rather spend it [...]

You may have seen recent news coverage scrutinizing dental film X-rays and their link to brain tumors. We wanted to assure you that our Smile Generation-approved offices, in fact, use the safer Digital X-rays! The Smile Generation today reaffirms its commitment to patient safety. Since Smile Generation’s launch in 2004, all Smile Generation-approved dental offices have [...]

This week,  one of our Twitter followers asked us:  ”I would like to replace a missing tooth with an implant? What are considerations for having this done?”  Dr. James Mallory, one of our Smile Generation-approved dentists, had this to say. “Implants are an excellent option for replacing missing teeth. As a matter of fact, it [...]

Most of us exercise around the same time every day, whether you’re a morning, after work, or even on your lunch break type of person. Whatever works for you or allows you to fit it in is great; each time has its own benefits. Some like to rev their metabolisms first thing in the morning [...]

In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, several Smile Generation-approved offices will be offering free oral cancer screenings throughout the month of April. Oral cancer is not a rare disease.  Approximately 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. It kills one person every hour of every [...]