October 29 is National Cat Day
Today is National Cat Day! “What greater gift than the love of a cat?” Charles Dickens once mused. Cats are one of the most beloved human companions of all time. They were first domesticated in the Middle East’s Fertile Crescent as early as 12,000 years ago. When...
National Mammography Day is October 21st
The third Friday in October each year is National Mammography Day, first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. On this day, or throughout the month, women are encouraged to make a mammography appointment. Encourage the women in your life to get regular mammograms....
October is Dental Hygiene Month
It's a perfect time to thank your dental hygienist. It's also a good time to make an appointment for a good cleaning and a check of how you're doing to maintain the best dental hygiene. Be sure to have a conversation about The Daily Four. • Brush for 2 minutes, 2...
Have You Ever Thought About Becoming A Dental Hygienist?
Have you thought of becoming a Dental Hygienist? A career as a dental hygienist offers a wide range of challenges. In the dental office, the dentist and the dental hygienist work together to meet the oral health needs of patients. Dental hygienists clean teeth,...
How Poor Dental Care Can Affect Your Overall Health
Although you probably understand that poor dental care can lead to cavities, did you know that other, more serious health problems can also result from poor oral care? The truth is that if you don't take proper care of your teeth, you could face far more serious...
World Smile Day – First Friday of October
World Smile Day Oct. 7, 2016 The first Friday of October each year marks World Smile Day, a day to do one act of kindness and make someone crack a smile! The day was founded in 1999 by Harvey Ball, creator of the now famous yellow smiley face, when he thought his logo...
Common Dental Problems To Look For In Adults
The Link Between Medications and Cavities You may wonder why you’re suddenly getting cavities when you haven’t had them in years. As we get older, we enter a second round of cavity prone years. One common cause of cavities in older adults is dry mouth. Dry mouth is...
Yellow Is A Nice Color For Leaves, Not Your Teeth!
Watching the leaves turn beautiful colors is one of the best things about fall. Watching your teeth turn colors isn’t quite as fun! If your teeth don’t look as bright white as they used to, don’t worry—discoloration is common. Even if you floss daily and brush the...
Got Calcium? Your Mouth Needs it!
When you think of calcium, you probably think of bones. It’s true that this mineral is essential to keeping our bones strong, but calcium is also vital to the health of your teeth. In fact, 99 percent of the body’s calcium reserves are stored in the bones and teeth,...
Don’t Stop Yet
Federal Government, ADA Emphasize Importance of Flossing and Interdental Cleaners Recent news reports question whether existing scientific research support oral health benefits associated with flossing. The bottom line for dentists and patients is that a lack of...