Like every part of your body, your teeth and gums will change as you age. Some of these changes are built into your genetic code, but others will occur due to lifestyle choices and the care you take of your teeth as you age. The best way to prevent problems from occurring with age is through a good oral hygiene routine including biannual professional general dentistry services staring at a young age. It is common knowledge that you should brush your teeth after every meal and floss at least once daily, but it is the visits to your dentist every six months that are often ...

Liposuction is the most popular body sculpting procedure performed in the United States. Frequently included in various plastic surgery procedures, liposuction is an effective and permanent way to remove stubborn fat from nearly every area of your body. Liposuction can be used to remove fat from: - Legs - including ankles, calves, knees, inner and outer thigh - Midsection - including hips, waist, buttocks, flanks/lower back, abdomen, bra-roles/mid back, breasts/chest, arms - Neck, chin, and face Clearly, liposuction can be used to target any area of your body with ...

What is personal injury? In the most basic sense, personal injury is any injury you sustain in an accident. However, it is important to remember that most personal injury attorneys focus their practice of serious or catastrophic injuries such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, disfigurement, amputations, and other types of injuries that will permanently impact your financial and personal quality of life. What are some common causes of personal injury? Personal injury can occur in a number of accidents. The most common cause of personal injury lawsuits is automobile ...

Most cliches have an element of truth, and "speed kills" is no exception. Speeding is one of the most common contributing factors to car accidents and their resulting injuries and fatalities. A major study by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHA) in 1998 found that the risk of being involved in a car accident is increased when a vehicle travels above the average speed, and that the risk of sustaining injury increases exponentially with speed. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding ...

Fetal distress is a broad term used to describe a number of related conditions that may arise during pregnancy or childbirth. Fetal distress can come on suddenly -- and it can cause serious injury to the mother, as well as long-term health consequences or death for the baby. Most commonly, fetal distress is discovered during labor through the use of fetal monitoring equipment commonly referred to as "fetal monitor strips." But in the delivery room, seconds count, and any delay, doubt or misdiagnosis on the part of your care providers can have disastrous consequences ...

Every year, more patients are visiting the emergency room. From 2001 to 2008, the number of ER visits by American's jumped from 107.5 million to 123.8 million, according to a 2012 study published this summer in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. The uptick in emergency room visits outpaced the U.S. population growth by 60 percent. Even more of a concern than the sheer volume of ER visits is the increased amount of time patients are spending in the emergency department once they get there. Over the same period of time, the study found nearly a 30 percent increase in the ...

The cause of some motor vehicle crashes is readily apparent, like drunk driving or traffic violations. For certain accidents, however, further investigation is needed to uncover what led to a collision and any resulting injuries or deaths. When it comes to truck accidents, two common factors are defective brakes and the actions or inaction of truck drivers. While truck or brake manufacturers may be held accountable for defective brakes under product liability laws, negligent commercial drivers and their carriers may also be found responsible for accidents. Defective ...

Public transportation can save you time, money and aggravation -- that is, if it gets you to your destination in one piece. In Toronto, the rash of bus and railcar accidents over the past year seriously calls into question the certainty of that prospect. On August 2, the latest major bus incident culminated with charges of careless driving and failure to stop at a red light for the 55-year-old driver. According to Toronto police, the bus struck a Nissan Altima in the intersection of Peter and Richmond streets before hitting a southbound taxi and careening into a beloved ...

When common sense safety measures and wise vehicle registration policies intersect, real lives are saved and many serious injuries from car accidents averted. California has long been among states that require vehicle safety inspections under some circumstances. According to AAA, all non-resident vehicles require a safety inspection when first registered in California, and CHP officers can require a roadside inspection if they suspect a vehicle is unsafe. Sound reporting practices and inspection requirements can help regulators recognize common auto defects and product ...

The Department of Homeland Security has released details and put into action a new policy that stops deportation of some young immigrants. Immigration advocates are praising the deferred action program as a real-world implementation of some provisions contained in the DREAM Act. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published forms and instructions for the deferred action program, and began accepting applications on August 15. Immigrants under 30 who have immediate questions about deferred action as well as existing removal cases can learn about ...

Individuals dealing with so-called "invisible illnesses" often have a difficult time obtaining appropriate disability benefits. Recently, an employee was receiving long-term disability benefits due to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, an illness with no obvious symptoms to outsiders. Her employer decided to terminate her benefits, despite being completely disabled by her symptoms, and she disputed that decision. A U.S. District court judge agreed with the woman since evidence proved she was, indeed, still eligible for benefits. Workers with "Invisible Illnesses" ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Perimeter Mall, is offering a special promotion that lets guests save 40% on weekend stays. With the Better Tomorrows deal, every night a guest pays the regular rate, they will receive the next night at a 40% discount. So weather you stay 2 nights, 4 nights, or more, your tomorrow will be that much better. Guests must arrive Thursday through Sunday, now through December 31, 2012, and mention promo code ZB4 when booking. Some restrictions may apply; rates are pre-paid and 40% is taken off best available, non-restricted ...

Atlanta video production company Optimum Productions wishes to encourage businesses to use video testimonials instead of written testimonials. In this market, customers are wary to spend their hard earned money on companies they have not done business with previously. They see a new company as a gamble, and one that is less than likely to pay off. To counteract that wariness, companies have to make every effort to create a sense of trustworthiness within their brand. For a long time, written testimonials were standard practice for creating this trustworthy image, ...

British Airways has launched a 'Go after the Games Sale' offering savings of up to 27 per cent off flights and holidays. The sale follows the airlines recent 'Home Advantage' campaign encouraging Brits to stay in the UK during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to support Team GB and ParalympicsGB. The sale, which is now on, includes over 90 worldwide destinations and is based on travel dates from September 10, 2012 to July 12, 2013. Great value deals include holidays in Orlando and holidays in New York with flights and accommodation. In the Caribbean, ...

The National Trust has commissioned writer and philosopher Julian Baggini to spend a week at the White Cliffs of Dover, much of which is cared for by the Trust, exploring through verse what this much loved stretch of the Kent coast says about the UK. Based at the world famous and iconic South Foreland Lighthouse, he will be delving into why the White Cliffs have become so wrapped up with our national identity and the role they play in creating our sense of belonging. Julian Baggini, who co-founded The Philosophers' Magazine, said: "For millions of Britons living ...

Homeowners can find building houses or replacing floors can be confusing and time-consuming, not to mention pricey! Atlanta laminate flooring provider Glover's Flooring America suggests to homeowners that they can have the look of Atlanta hardwood flooring without the price or maintenance by using laminate flooring. Homeowners may want Atlanta hardwoods in the house, but can't afford the hardwood flooring prices. Glover's Flooring America urges homeowners to consider laminate flooring, an affordable alternative to hardwood flooring. "For budget conscious homeowners, ...

Confused.com, the leading price comparison website, has revealed that love could be one of the biggest losers of the recession as bailing out one's partner or spouse is the most resented expenditure among the nation's adults. From picking up the tab for a partner at a restaurant to covering their cost of a taxi, it seems couples up and down the country hate putting their hand into their pocket to help out their other half. The UK economy is currently stuck in recession after contracting for nine months in a row. Confirming that love in Britain could be well and truly ...

The National Trust has announced Dame Helen Ghosh DCB will be the next director-general of the charity. Helen joins the Trust from her current role as permanent secretary to the Home Office. Previously, Helen held a variety of civil service roles including as permanent secretary to Defra between 2005 and 2010.  Dame Helen Ghosh joined the civil service from Oxford University, where she read Modern History. She has worked in a number of government departments, starting off in the Department of the Environment, and returning to environmental issues when she became ...

Mill Brook Industries, a school furnishings supplier, suggests to all schools that summer is the best time to replace worn out school tables and school chairs. Schools can replace their old school furnishings while students are out for the summer. This cuts down on any disruption to studies. With students gone for summer break, all of the classrooms and facilities can be opened without any obstacles, such as classes being held. "Summer is the best time to replace chairs and tables," states Charles Hobbs, President of Mill Brook Industries, a school furnishings ...

Express Oil Changes & Service Center reminds consumers that the company offers coupons online which can be redeemed for savings on both oil changes and auto repair service. Both pages can be found easily through the company's website, with auto repair coupons at http://www.vvexpressoil.com/promotions/auto-repair-coupons/ and oil change coupons at http://www.vvexpressoil.com/promotions/oil-change-coupons/. Express Oil Change & Service Center strives to save customers both time and money, whether it is an oil change, repair work, or just a check-up to keep ...

...It's time to register for the Belli Birthday Bash Grand Prize Giveaway worth over $2,500.00! The much anticipated annual online Belli Birthday Bash is bigger than ever with a star studded line up that is spectacular! The Grand Prize worth over $2,500.00 will be given away September 2nd, Belli Skincare, a line of luxurious physician formulated products which consider the specific skin care needs of pregnant women, new moms and babies, is hosting an online party to celebrate the brand's birthday. Belli and its partner sponsors have been giving away prizes each day during ...

AmeriPlan Corporation announces the launch of an improved and newly designed provider search on their corporate website, www.ameriplanusa.com. AmeriPlan, the nation's premier Discount Medical Plan Organization (DMPO), has recently announced the launch of an improved and newly designed provider search on their corporate website, www.ameriplanusa.com. The new provider search makes locating AmeriPlan network healthcare professionals easier than ever before. The streamlined Locate Providers page enables even those with minimal computer experience to quickly access information ...

Mortgage payments for a new borrower are at their lowest as a proportion of disposable earnings for 15 years, according to new Halifax research. Typical mortgage payments for new borrowers - both first-time buyers and homemovers - at the long-term average loan to value ratio stood at 26% of disposable earnings in the second quarter of 2012. There has been a continued fall in payments relative to earnings over the past year from 29% in Q2 2011, taking this measure further below the long-term average of 36%. Overall, mortgage payments have nearly halved as a proportion ...

ClickMail Marketing, http://clickmailmarketing.com, the most service-oriented provider of email marketing, implementation, and support, has been named to the Inc. 500/5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, for its third consecutive year. Ranking #1992 (#83 in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley), the company demonstrated a 3-year growth of 135%. ClickMail Marketing affirmed its place in an even more exclusive cadre of enterprises that have appeared on the Inc. 500 / 5000 list multiple times, many of which have grown to become national ...

EE Technologies, Inc. an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider headquartered in Reno, Nevada, has completed installation of Assembleon's iFlex, an intelligent and flexible pick & place solution for every PCB assembly need. EE Technologies is one of the first EMS providers in the United States to purchase the iFlex system and made the capital investment as part of its strategic mission to serve its customers with state of the art technology. EE Technologies has partnered with Assembleon for more than 12 years for pick & place equipment because of ...