Are you aware 25.8 million children and adults in the United States – 8.3% of the population – have diabetes? And that estimates put those with prediabetes at 79 million? And the numbers are on the rise. By 2030, diabetics are expected to number around 552 million worldwide. It’s a staggering problem, and its complications as staggering: vision loss, heart and kidney impairment – even your gums aren’t spared – and, that means the potential for … [Read more...] about November is American Diabetes Month
7 Oral Health Concerns for Those Over 50
When they say “age is all in your head,” they’re probably right. But then, your teeth ARE in your head -- so you likely can’t escape having to pay a little more attention to them after the age of 50. Although some oral health concerns are seen as common as we age, if you adopt a proactive mindset and educate yourself, these concerns do not have to be common for you. Anticipating and recognizing changes in your mouth can help you be on top of your … [Read more...] about 7 Oral Health Concerns for Those Over 50
Halloween Candy Buy Back Total For 2016
A big thank you to all who stopped by and donated Halloween candy. Minnesota Nice, the organization that receives our Annual Candy Buy Back donations, stopped by Parkview Dental today to pick up the 116 pounds of candy donated to send to our soldiers overseas. Rest assured we want our service men and women to have healthy teeth, so Parkview Dental donates toothbrushes, floss, and mouthrinse to send along with the candy! … [Read more...] about Halloween Candy Buy Back Total For 2016
Minnesota Nice
Minnesota Nice is the organization that receives our Annual Candy Buy Back donations. They work to collect food, toiletries, cash donations, and a number of other daily items to send to our soldiers overseas. Last year they were able to send 265 packages! Check out this article in the Hutchinson Leader crowrivermedia.com to learn more about the great work that they do, and how you can help! … [Read more...] about Minnesota Nice
Halloween Annual Candy Buy Back
Our annual Halloween Candy Buy Back event is a little over a week away! Tuesday, November 1st through Friday, November 4th 2016, children who bring in their unopened Halloween candy will be paid $1 per lb. Candy collected will be sent to Operation Minnesota Nice for our soldiers serving overseas. For more information check out the events tab on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1871631956403229/ … [Read more...] about Halloween Annual Candy Buy Back
Don’t Like Flossing? Try One Of These Methods and Get Those Gums in Shape!
When it comes to dental floss, what’s the best kind? Well, if you ask a dentist, they’ll tell you the best dental floss is the floss you’ll actually use. That could be Teflon floss, dental tape, nylon floss, waxed floss, and flosses with or without flavors – there are a lot of choices! There are also a number of ways to get your flossing done that don’t have you wrapping a long string of floss across your fingers and deftly maneuvering your hands … [Read more...] about Don’t Like Flossing? Try One Of These Methods and Get Those Gums in Shape!
