While many think of Halloween as a day reserved just for children, many adults with an invite to a Halloween party this month will get their own chance to put the costume on and have a little fun when the street lights come on this October 31st. With that in mind, we thought it wise to suggest a few minor precautions for you to consider so no harm may befall you this All Hallows' Eve. First! Consider your costume: You may not think a … [Read more...] about Who Says Trick or Treat is just for Kids?
Energy Drinks and Your Teeth. Should You Worry?
We've all been there. It's been a busy week, and after a few late nights in a row, you're really starting to feel it. You're TIRED. And, the worst part is, it's 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and you're still at work! Yep. You've got the 3pm slump, and what seems like a whole day of work ahead of you yet. Thankfully, there's a vending machine down the hall stocked with all sorts of mid-afternoon pick-me-ups. So you wander down the corridor, yawning … [Read more...] about Energy Drinks and Your Teeth. Should You Worry?
Unique Oral Care Tips for the National Hygiene Month!
October is National Hygiene Month. And, what better way to celebrate than to share a few tips from the men and women in the dental office trenches: the dental hygienists! They work each and every day to help ensure you’ve got the whitest, cleanest smile you can flash, day-in and day-out. And while the advice you tend to hear from them is of the good ol’ “brush twice a day, floss more often” variety, there are a few interesting bits in this list … [Read more...] about Unique Oral Care Tips for the National Hygiene Month!
Stressed Out about a Gummy Smile? Did you know it Can Be Corrected?
The amount of gum tissue we possess, just like how much hair we have on our heads, is merely a matter of personal anatomy - some of us just have more of it than others. If you are unhappy with your smile though, and consider yourself to have "too much" gum tissue, there are a few ways to relieve you of a gummy smile. Let's take a look at two most common options: Gingivectomy (Gum Lift, Gum Contouring) The most common and speediest solution for … [Read more...] about Stressed Out about a Gummy Smile? Did you know it Can Be Corrected?
Shelley’s Going Away Celebration
We are only saying "see you later" to Shelley Huggett! Thanks for all your hard work over the last 28 years! You are an awesome assistant and will be missed by us all. … [Read more...] about Shelley’s Going Away Celebration
Cold Sore Solutions That Actually Work
Whether you call them cold sores or fever blisters, if you're among the more than 40% of Americans who regularly experience this inflammatory viral nuisance, you know they're anything but a joy to deal with. You've also probably heard of countless ways to deal with them, from over-the-counter remedies to treatment options that span generations. So what really works? Well, quite honestly what "works" when it comes to cold-sores, is management. … [Read more...] about Cold Sore Solutions That Actually Work
