Costa Ricans Live Longer Than Us. What’s the Secret?

2010 was a great year for all of us! On the month of October (20 – 23), Dr. Obando and Dr. Truque participated in one of the most important dental meetings of the year…

Pearl white sands, lush rainforests, majestic waterfalls and wisdom teeth removal? Welcome to Costa Rica, a tropical getaway for those seeking medical care on a budget.

Researchers at Columbia University in New York suggest that if you look after your gums, you could also be reducing your risk of heart disease. They claim that improving dental care slows the speed with which plaque builds up in the arteries.