Something To Smile About
Marie Ota
Your dental care experience is very important to us at Something To Smile About in Merrimack, NH. Catering to your needs as a patient, our general dentist, Dr. Kevin Boulard, provides many aspects of dentistry that you may need: cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic, periodontic, and endodontic dental services. We also understand that you have a busy schedule outside of our office, and this is why we have flexible operating hours to accommodate you.
Something To Smile About is a dental practice that is staffed with highly educated and compassionate dental professionals that assist Dr. Boulard in providing you with basic dentistry to high-end cosmetic services. If you feel even a little reserved about making an appointment with us because of dental anxieties, please know we want you to be comfortable! Dr. Boulard can offer you options in sedation during your dental treatment. Receiving dental care in a relaxed environment is always something to smile about when it comes to your oral health.
Having a dental practice perform a checkup and regular cleaning gives a preventive approach to dental care. These general dentistry treatments help prevent problems with your teeth, gums and jaw bones, or they catch and manage problems before they worsen.
An extraction is performed to remove a tooth, whether because of disease, crowding, or damage. When extractions are required, the area around the tooth will be numbed and your dentist will remove the tooth. A small amount of bleeding is normal, as your mouth will replace the removed tooth root by forming a blood clot in the area.
A common request we receive is how to make a smile whiter and brighter. This is a relatively simple and quick treatment option that can be performed periodically. Certain foods and beverages, such as wine and coffee, stain the teeth and contribute to discoloration. The teeth whitening process provides a solution that lightens the shade of the teeth. Additionally, the process actually rids the teeth of plaque and tartar that tend to lead to dental problems.
Finally, while good evidence on these elements of routine dental care is lacking, there is evidence to guide us on what we have at home, in those basics of toothbrushes and toothpaste. Something to smile about! A Cochrane Review found moderate-certainty evidence that powered toothbrushes probably reduce plaque compared with manual toothbrushes, in the short- and long-term. (If trialists want to explore the impact of a digital smiley face toothbrushing intervention, I will volunteer my husband.)
Another Cochrane Review has evidence you might want to consider when choosing your toothpaste. It finds that fluoride toothpaste containing triclosan and copolymer leads to a small reduction in tooth decay and is probably more effective at reducing plaque and gingivitis than fluoride toothpaste without those ingredients. As for chlorhexidine mouthwash, you can read all about the Cochrane evidence in this blog by dentist Bosun Hong.
Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer, took the stand this week, delivering three days of relatively calm testimony. But even though Cohen's been able to temper his notorious rage, Trump's defense team has poked holes in what needed to be an airtight testimony.
Trump is facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to the hush money payment that Cohen made to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Trump has pleaded not guilty and has denied Daniels' allegations that the two had a sexual encounter.
So far, Cohen has not exploded on the witness stand, but he has sparred with Blanche, specifically about what constitutes a lie. At times, Cohen would admit that he said something that was "inaccurate," but stop short of saying lied when asked by Blanche. Cohen also frequently used the words "probably" or "sounds like," which irked Blanche and prompted the attorney to ask why he was adding the language if he had no doubt whether the answer was a "yes" or a "no."
While many of Blanche's questions were related to Cohen's history of lying under oath, one of the defense's breakthrough moments came before Thursday's lunch break, when Blanche brought up the October 24, 2016, phone call between Cohen and former Trump bodyguard Keith Schiller. Cohen had previously testified that he had communicated to Trump through Schiller's phone and that they discussed the Daniels matter and resolved it.
Former federal prosecutor and elected state attorney Michael McAuliffe told Newsweek that legal commentators can "miss the forest for the trees," observing that juries typically evaluate cases more holistically. While the Schiller call will give jurors another reason to debate about Cohen, "they already know he's a liar and an opportunist."
But even if Blanche's efforts to discredit Cohen as a witness don't have major implications for the jury, the commentary alone could be something for Trump to celebrate. Several of his allies have already shared clips of Farah Griffin and Cooper's remarks, arguing that even a "Trump Hater" found Cohen problematic.
Senator J.D. Vance, who was in the courtroom with Trump on Monday and who is a leading contender to be Trump's running mate, retweeted Trump Jr.'s post, writing, "This is an extraordinary summary from Anderson Cooper. Credit to him for conceding the reality that Cohen looked terrible and his testimony made Trump's case stronger."
"In the end, jurors will likely only credit Cohen's testimony on points that have some corroboration through other witnesses, documents, recordings, or texts. The government is relying on the jurors' ultimate conclusion that Trump knew and approved of what was happening with the payments. That result depends on the evidence looking more like a photograph than a rough mosaic," McAuliffe said. "We will know soon enough."
Cohen was called to the stand Monday and his cross-examination began Tuesday. The defense continued to hound Cohen on Thursday, but ultimately did not finish. Since court is out Friday, he will have to return next week to continue testifying.
Katherine Fung is a Newsweek reporter based in New York City. Her focus is reporting on U.S. and world politics. She has covered the Republican primary elections and the American education system extensively. Katherine joined Newsweek in 2020 and had previously worked at Good Housekeeping and Marie Claire. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and obtained her Master's degree from New York University. You can get in touch with Katherine by emailing k.f...@newsweek.com. Languages: English.
We've all heard about the importance of smiling each day. In fact, even a forced smile can have a positive impact on a person's mood. In tests, those who smiled exhibited lower heart rate than those who maintained a neutral expression.
But you don't have to force a smile to put yourself in a good mood each day. There are things you can do that will both create a natural smile and improve the overall quality of your life. Here are 15 ways to make yourself smile every day.
Studies have found that exposure to sunlight naturally boosts a person's mood, so consider taking your cup of coffee out on the deck. Instead of checking emails on your phone, spend time appreciating the scenery in front of you. You'll likely find it naturally brings a smile to your face.
Whether you wake up a half an hour earlier or take a break at lunch, the endorphins released by exercising can lift your spirits immediately. If the gym is out of the question, take the stairs instead of the elevator or walk to your morning meeting.
Every office has one. Make a stop by your funniest co-worker's office when you need your spirits lifted. A five-minute conversation can make all the difference. I personally call up my friend and fellow Entrepreneur writer John Rampton for a comical laugh all the time.
Often we spend so much time taking care of things for others that we forget to help ourselves. Do little things for yourself, like grabbing your favorite cup of coffee on the way into work or reading a good book at lunch.
People who do volunteer work have been found to be happier than those who don't. Even if you don't have time to perform charity work regularly, though, you can improve your overall quality of life by doing little things for other people.
You've likely heard the advice to write down the things you're grateful for each day in a gratitude journal. Turns out there is science behind the advice, but only to a point. One study found people who wrote those things down once a week were actually happier than those who wrote them down more often.
If you drive to work each day, you likely think of your car radio as background music. It actually can be a great way to pep yourself up for the day. Create a playlist of your favorite music and pump up the volume every morning.
Instead of beating the same path to work and back every day, mix it up occasionally. Avoid the interstate and take back roads. It might add a few minutes to your commute, but it will be well worth it.
Whether you take time in the morning to make a full breakfast or have a great lunch at your favorite restaurant, enjoying your favorite foods can give a boost to your day. You'll also have something to look forward to each day.
If the first thing you do each morning is check your social media accounts, you may be harming your overall well-being. Research has found that people who use Facebook experience negative emotions associated with their time online.
In addition to the work reminders and notes posted in your work area, you should also keep items around that make you smile. Photos of your loved ones, drawings your children made or birthday cards from friends and relatives can induce a smile when you need it most.
There's no shortage of opportunities to get a joke delivered every day, whether you subscribe to an email joke-a-day service or purchase a daily tear-off calendar. These services can be a great way to get the smile you need.
You may not be a morning person, but you'd be surprised how much small talk with a stranger can help. A "good morning" to a stranger in the elevator could turn into a conversation that completely lifts your mood.
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