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Keep sports safe – Wear a mouthguard

March 28th, 2012 | Add a Comment

The Journal of the American Dental Association has written a great article about choosing and caring for a mouthguard. Please copy the link below and follow it to their website to read the article. It is a great reminder of the importance of mouth protection for all types of sports. http://jada.ada.org/content/143/3/312.full or http://jada.ada.org/content/143/3/312.full.pdf+html … Read entire article »

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Dental Emergency tips

KNOCKED OUT PERMANENT TOOTH? Find the tooth. Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root. You may rinse the tooth but DO NOT clean or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Inspect the tooth for fractures. If it is sound, try to reinsert it in its socket. Have the patient hold the tooth in place by biting on a gauze. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing the patient’s saliva or water. The tooth also may be carried in the patient’s mouth. The patient must see a dentist IMMEDIATELY CUT or BITTENTONGUE, LIP OR CHEEK? Apply ice … Read entire article »

Bringing SMILES to your neighborhood

I am  in the business of creating SMILES that last a lifetime.  Your time is important and that is why I am proud to say that I run on time.  Nobody likes to sit in a doctors office, and I am committed to make sure you do not wait in my office.  We have created a schedule that allows me to see all of my patients at or before their scheduled appointment time.  We can get a little crazy in the office during the summer or during after school appointments, but I do my best to make sure that I do not overbook my schedule.  I would love to see you or … Read entire article »

To Smile or Not to Smile

Esthetics rather than function is usually why Orthodontists see new patients.  In most cases when a patient comes into the office it is because they want “Straight Teeth”, but that should not be the only reason to want a beautiful smile.  A healthy mouth and healthy teeth go much farther than just making a good first impression.  There have been many studies showing how poor oral hygiene can be the cause and or agitator to many other medical conditions.  It is important to keep your mouth and teeth clean and that can be done by visiting your general dentist every 6 months and a good toothbrush that … Read entire article »

Value of a SMILE

Smiles are such an important part of communication We see them far more clearly than any other expression. We can pick up a smile at 300 feet, the length of a football field Smiles and the Social Arena: 94% of those polled said they are likely to notice a persons smile when they meet them for the first time. Almost half agree (45%) that bad teeth are a sign of bad personal hygiene. An overwhelming majority of adults (85%) consider a persons smile to be very important at initial meeting. 33% agree bad teeth overshadows the rest of a persons appearance. 71% believe people with a nice smile make friends more easily than people with crooked teeth. Smiles and the Workplace: 74% perceive an attractive … Read entire article »

Healthy reasons to SMILE

1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away — but a smile draws them in 2. Smiling Changes Our Mood Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There’s a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood. 3. Smiling Is Contagious When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile … Read entire article »

A Simple Reason To Smile

Written by Chloe Adeline Write A Love Letter! “But I’m single!” you protest. Or maybe you immediately sit down and start writing a flowery letter to your partner/spouse/one-time-Cupid. Stop! It doesn’t matter if you’re single. And if you aren’t, you’ve probably already sent your lover a thousand notes as sweet and pathetic as petunias. [They might be tired of them.] Instead, try writing your love letter to a friend. A little bit ago I wrote my best friend a love letter. I wrote about the birds chirping, the flowers, and sprinkled in some math jokes about “friendly pairs.” [Because we're dorks.] Recently she wrote me a message telling me all the things she loves most about … Read entire article »