History of Dentistry Part 2: 1955-Today
There has been tremendous growth in the field of dentistry over the past 100 years. In History of Dentistry Part 1, we examined dentistry in the years between 1900 and 1955. Now let’s take a look at dentistry from 1955 to the present. Comfort in Dentistry Patient comfort became a consideration when the first fully-reclining […]
The Candy/Cavity Connection
Easter is coming up, and that means store shelves are stocked with chocolate bunnies, jelly beans and Peeps. Take a look at these Easter candy statistics: Americans spend $2.1 billion a year purchasing Easter candy – an average of $28.11 per household. 120 million pounds of Easter candy is purchased annually, including 90 million chocolate […]
Scheduling Your Dental Treatments for the Most Effective Results
You already know not to have tooth surgery right before your wedding, but when is the best time to have it done? Getting your teeth whitened before photos are taken is a great idea, but how far in advance should you make an appointment? Now that you have your dental plan for the New Year, […]
What You Need to Know About Your Child and the Dentist
With February being National Children’s Dental Health Month, it’s a great time to discuss the importance of taking your child to the dentist. Children should visit the dentist no later than six months after the first baby tooth arrives. However, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends seeing the dentist before your child’s first birthday. There […]
It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month!
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month – and a great time to discuss how to take care of your children’s teeth to ensure healthy smiles for years to come. Teaching children good dental habits can be one of the most important things a parent does. When kids are small, parents should do the brushing. […]
Tooth Fairy 101: Ideas, Traditions and History!
February 28th is National Tooth Fairy Day! In celebration of one of our favorite days of the year, we’ve compiled some Tooth Fairy history, fun facts and traditions you can try at home with your kids. The History of the Tooth Fairy Although there are several stories behind how the myth of the Tooth Fairy […]