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Honoring Those Who Sacrificed
posted: May 22, 2020.
Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering and honoring the brave service members who gave their lives for our country. I have remarked before that timing is everything and these are Read moreCategory: Family -
Crossroads
posted: Jul. 19, 2019.
We all have crossroads in our lives, those points where we have the opportunity to choose between different options and whichever we choose has some effect. Big or small, those Read moreCategory: Family -
The History and Folklore of the Tooth Fairy
posted: Feb. 27, 2018.
The last of the baby teeth are not usually lost until around age 11, although by then many children stop believing in the tooth fairy long before. Often it is Read moreCategory: Family -
Keeping the Peace
posted: Nov. 16, 2016.
I’ve been thinking lately that with tensions running high throughout our country, stressors overwhelming and emotions likely erupting, now is the time more than ever to hit the pause and Read moreCategory: Family -
I Floss. Always have, Always Will.
posted: Aug. 19, 2016.
For as long as I can recall I have been flossing, albeit more regularly at some times than at others. I used floss occasionally before going to dental school and Read moreCategory: Health, Dental History, Family, Diet, Hygiene, Implants, Staff -
Chips Happen
posted: Jun. 20, 2016.
My daughter has told me before about a recurring dream or nightmare she has, where her front teeth are chipped. She awakens and runs to the mirror in horror to Read moreCategory: Health, Dental History, Family, Diet, Hygiene -
Four Decades of Employment
posted: Apr. 13, 2016.
This month we would like to recognize and congratulate our practice office manager, Carol, on her 40 years of employment in our office. 40 years is, indeed, a long time Read moreCategory: Health, Dental History, Family, Diet, Hygiene, Implants, Staff -
A New Little Life
posted: Mar. 30, 2016.
Karen Michinock, one of our outstanding dental hygienists, has been a member of my practice team for over 30 years. You come to know much about a person when you Read moreCategory: Health, Dental History, Family -
Some Facts About Wisdom Teeth
posted: Feb. 19, 2016.
You might wonder who came up with the name “wisdom teeth” for the third molars. While the exact answer to that may be unknown, perhaps it isn’t such a coincidence Read moreCategory: Health, Dental History, Family, Diet, Hygiene, Implants, Staff, Cosmetic -
Giving Thanks
posted: Dec. 14, 2015.
Every year around the beginning of November as,Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday seasons approach, there is a delightful anticipation in the air. Spending time with family and close Read moreCategory: Health, Dental History, Family, Diet, Hygiene, Implants, Staff -
It's National Dental Hygiene Month
posted: Oct. 21, 2015.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Maybe it’s no coincidence that it’s the same month as Halloween. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the William Wrigley Jr. Company team Read moreCategory: Health, Dental History, Family, Diet, Hygiene, Implants, Staff, Cosmetic -
Oh, That Aching Jaw
posted: Sep. 18, 2015.
That ache you feel in your head could very well be from your jaw. Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, is a real problem for some people. The jaw pain, discomfort Read moreCategory: Health, Dental History, Family, Diet, Hygiene, Implants, Staff, Cosmetic -
One of Our Own
posted: Aug. 10, 2015.
Our practice always enjoys the opportunity to recognize a member of our staff for their achievements. Oftentimes these things go without any mention at all, but we think it is Read moreCategory: Health, Dental History, Family, Diet, Hygiene, Implants, Staff, Cosmetic -
As If Sugar and Acid Weren't Enough
posted: Jun. 07, 2015.
You may have heard that sodas are bad for you. The acid and sugar erode the tooth enamel, causing decay and sensitivity. A recent study, published in an article in Read moreCategory: Health, Dental History, Family, Diet -
What Matters Most
posted: May 11, 2015.
I recently came upon a milestone birthday (the number is not important), albeit with much dread and loathing. I told my wife, Lisa, I’d just as soon let the day Read moreCategory: Health, Dental History, Family, Diet, Hygiene, Implants, Staff, Cosmetic