The Smile Generation [official blog]

No matter how it happens, having bad breath is embarrassing. And if it’s chronic, chances are you’ll need more than a mint or mouthwash to get rid of it. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be caused by something as simple as an affinity for garlic or onions, or it could be a sign [...]

On June 21, seven members of The Smile Generation family embarked on a trip to the Mission at Natuvu Creek on the island of Vanua Levu, Fiji’s second largest island, to provide free dentistry to those in need. During their 4-day visit to the Mission, the team of dentists and staff members helped children and adults in [...]

A Survey with Teeth: Most of us have no idea what we’re talking about when it comes to dental habits and oral health The Chicago Tribune posted the results of an American Dental Association (ADA) survey. The release of the survey results coincides with the launch of the website mouthhealthy.org, which aims to bring “oral [...]

Instead of meeting your girlfriends at the bar for happy hour after work, why don’t you meet them at a barre and get a killer workout! A happy hour where you burn calories instead of consume them? Is such a thing really possible? YES. I know the barre craze has been around for a couple [...]

Clean water. We often take it for granted. But for many people in developing countries, access to clean, safe drinking water does not exist. charity:water is a non-profit organization whose aim is to bring clean water to these people through public donations that fund water projects. One way people can help raise funds is to [...]

Strikeouts and doubles make us smile! This season, the Smile Generation is sponsoring several Major League and Minor League Baseball Teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, Sacramento Rivercats, Sugar Land Skeeters, and Lake Elsinore Storm.  As part of the sponsorship, the Smile Generation will be making [...]

If your gums start bleeding when you floss, it’s not flossing that’s the problem. Bleeding, puffy gums are a sign of gingivitis, the beginning stages of gum disease. This means you need to see your general dentist / local periodontist right away for treatment. “Eighty percent of people in America have some form of gum [...]