Playing Games to Improve Your Memory

In the previous article in this series I told you how watching a TV game show shocked me into setting out to improve my memory because I couldn’t answer questions that would have been obvious to me a few years ago. Today we’re going to look at how playing games can improve your ability to access the information that’s already in your head.

Improve Your Memory – and get at the Knowledge in Your Brain

Essentially, memory is the ability to retrieve on demand the information stored in our brains. For most of us, this becomes increasingly difficult as we get older (i.e. as we move out of our early 20s!) But it’s not difficult to improve your memory and access the data you have worked so hard to acquire over the years. All it takes is a little bit of time spent doing specific things – things you’ll enjoy.

What To Do If A Tooth Gets Knocked Out

When I was dropping my son off at school this morning, a teacher ran up to tell me that a little girl had fallen in the playground and knocked out a front tooth. It turned out to be lucky I was there because no-one seemed to have a clue how to manage the situation – apart from frightening the already traumatised child further by wailing things like, ‘Oh my God!’ and ‘What a shame!’ and…

Snoring – Part 2

In this article we look at ’simple’ snoring, its effects and what you can do about it.

Dental Veneers – What Can They Do For Me?

Veneers are thin shells of tooth coloured material that are bonded on to the front of teeth to improve their appearance. Teeth that are discoloured, marked, chipped or otherwise damaged can be made to look new again. Gaps between teeth can be closed and crooked teeth can be straightened – provided they’re not too crooked. If they are very crooked, your best option is to have some form of orthodontic brace to move them into the correct position. Unlike veneers which are a ‘quick fix’, orthodontics can take a year or more to achieve a satisfactory result.

Tooth Whitening – What Can It Do For Me?

A lot of people are having their teeth whitened now. It’s an effective and relatively inexpensive way to feel good about yourself and gain confidence – even in a recesssion.

Another big advantage of tooth whitening is that it’s one of the very few dental procedures that doesn’t involve taking anything away. This means it’s impossible to end up worse than you started – provided you do it right.

Snoring – You Can Stop It

Snoring is serious. It can destroy relationships, reduce your performance at work or behind the wheel of a car, and it can damage your health. Unfortunately, there are a lot of bogus remedies out there, but there are things you can do, things that will work to rid you of this harmful problem.

Tooth Whitening – Mistakes People Make When Whitening Their Teeth

Tooth whitening is a great way to look better and boost your confidence. It’s also one of the very few dental procedures that doesn’t involve taking anything away, so it’s essentially harmless – except to your bank balance if you get it wrong. And many people do get it wrong because they forget that people who give you advice when they’re trying to sell you stuff are usually looking after their own interests, not yours.

Dental Implants – What Are They and Are They Right For Me?

There are 3 ways to replace missing teeth: with implants, bridges or dentures. We will discuss each in turn with its advantages and disadvantages.