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Tuesday November 8 Election Day
Voting - a right, an obligation, a puzzle, or a waste. Sometimes, it's hard to see the importance of voting. But it is one of the best ways Americans have to let their opinions be heard by those in power. Your candidate might not win, but you voice is...
Is Your Thanksgiving Feast Good for Your Teeth?
Turkey The Good: This main course is packed with protein. The Bad: "Turkey can be difficult to eat because it sometimes gets stuck between your teeth," says ADA spokesperson Dr. Kim Harms. "That’s where flossing can help." The Healthy: It's the star of the...
Orthodontic Friendly Punch Recipe
The Fall and Winter Holidays are just around the corner. No one wants to pass up the goodies because of orthodontic concerns. Now is the time to think of making your family and friends tasty, festive treats that everyone can enjoy. Here's a perfect punch...
November 3,1957 Soviet Launch 1st Dog in Space
The Soviet Union launches the first animal into space—a dog name Laika—aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Laika, part Siberian husky, lived as a stray on the Moscow streets before being enlisted into the Soviet space program. Laika survived for several days...
Friday, November 11 is Veterans Day
“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.” ― Abraham Lincoln Here's some information about the day set...
November 1 is World Vegan Day
World Vegan Day History In 1944, in the UK, Donald Watson took the first and last letters of the word "vegetarian," and created the word "vegan" to indicate being vegetarian from beginning to end - (not only not eating any animals, but also not eating any...
Dental Health, Fruit, Juice, Veggies and Water
A diet high in saturated fat, which can clog our arteries and lead to inflammation, is considered a key underlying causal factor for periodontal diseases like gingivitis. But, what about too much fruit and vegetables? By looking in your mouth your dentist...
Born Oct. 30, 1735 – John Adams
On this day in 1735, John Adams, the son of a farmer and a descendant of Plymouth Rock pilgrims, is born in Braintree, Massachusetts. He enrolled in Harvard University at 16 and went on to teach school and study law before becoming America’s second...
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common cancer among both men and women in the United States. The most important thing you can do to lower your lung cancer risk is to quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke. For help...
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
1. ARE YOU AWARE OF DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH? Each year when November rolls around, people begin thinking about the common disease that affects around 29.1 million people in the United States alone. Diabetes affects people of all ages and causes many...