Ever wonder why in photographs taken in the 1800's and early 1900's most people are not smiling? Do you know one of the main reasons men were turned away from military service during World War ll? Amazingly, both questions have the same answer; poor dental health. Surprised? Dental problems not only keep you from smiling but affect your over all health. Dentistry has evolved greatly in the past one hundred years. With regular dental cleanings and check-ups, there are lots of

Ever wonder about the origin of a custom or expression used in our everyday interactions such as being chosen to be the best man in your good friend's wedding? Nowadays, this distinction is considered a symbol of respect and fidelity, an honorarium of sorts. However, it meant something a few centuries back of a far more serious nature - survival. You see, during the Middle Ages of Europe, young women of social or material rank were closely overseen in public and in their home