5 Keys to Protecting Your Investment in Your Child’s Braces

Braces are a major investment for families. According to a survey by the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, the average price ranges between $5,000 and $6,000. At costs like those, it’s definitely an investment worth protecting. The road to straight teeth and a nice smile can be a jagged journey – and even more expensive –… Continue reading 5 Keys to Protecting Your Investment in Your Child’s Braces

A New Culprit in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have made a discovery that could lead to better treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The illness affects 1.6 million people in the United States, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, rectal bleeding and other potentially debilitating symptoms. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the most common forms of… Continue reading A New Culprit in Inflammatory Bowel Disease