Dr Chris J Devlin

Chewing gum was introduced to America following the battle of the Alamo. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna who led the attack against the Alamo also created a type of chewing gum using the sap of sapodilla trees. Sugar-free gums, like this early version, remove food particles from teeth and may reduce the risk for cavities.

Kicking some bad habits can reduce your risk for oral health concerns. People who eat ice, bite their nails, or chew on pencils are more likely to see tooth chips or cracks. Opening packages and cracking nuts can also cause unnecessary damage.

Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody’s heart. Anthony J. D’Angelo

Actor Brad Pitt actually paid a dentist to chip his teeth in order to look more realistic as an underground boxer in 1999’s Fight Club. Afterward, he needed to have them capped.

"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness. William Arthur Ward