It’s Back-to-School Time! You’re Ready…But Is Your MOUTH Ready? Summer break is officially over as millions of children head out for their first days of school. Every child wants to look their best as they head back to school this fall. Parents schedule haircuts, get the latest outfits, and buy plenty of school supplies…but most overlook the […]
CITIUS – ALTIUS – FORTIUS FASTER – HIGHER – STRONGER Billions of people around the world will be watching as the Olympic Games open tonight. But aside from cheering on Team USA in their quest for gold and watching your favorite events, what do you really know about the Olympics? THEN & NOW: ANCIENT […]
Are Your Summer Drinks Hurting Your Teeth? Let’s face it. It has been a hot few weeks of summer here in San Diego, and there is nothing better than an ice cold drink on a hot summer day. But choosing the best drink for your smile is not always an easy task. Some of […]
Here are Five “Fun in the Sun” Dental Tips to Help You Smile All Summer Long! It’s July and Summer is in full swing. July, which has 31 days and is the seventh month in the modern calendar, was originally called Quintilis, which means “fifth”. Prior to the advent of the 12-month calendar it […]
Oral Cancer is Not as Rare as You Think… Join Us in Raising Awareness. Do you know that approximately 48,250 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers this year? And that of the people newly diagnosed, only about 60% will live longer than 5 years? When cancer is detected and treated early, […]
Go Ahead. We Dare You. SMILE! Smiling is Good For You! Trillions of dollars are spend every year in the US alone to boost health. But what if you could improve your health for free? One of the easiest and cheapest ways to boost your health is to smile. But smiling goes beyond just good […]
Today may be April Fools’ Day… but Facial Protection is No Joke! Research estimates that about 2% of all children or adolescents who participate in sports eventually will suffer a facial injury severe enough to require medical attention. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Policy on Prevention of Sports-related Orofacial Injuries, sports […]
National Children’s Dental Health Month Sugar Wars: Win the Battle Against Sugar Reports show that American students miss 51 million hours of school every year because of oral health problems. And students who are absent miss critical instruction time, especially in early grades where reading skills are an important focus and the building blocks […]
Canker Sores: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and More What is a Canker Sore? A canker sore (aphthous ulcer) is a small, painful, open sore inside the mouth. They may occur on the tongue and on the inside linings of the cheeks, lips, and throat. Canker sores are usually white, gray, or yellow in color, […]
Summer = Sun Are You Protecting All of Your Skin? Ahhhhh! Summertime! Perfect summer days mean time outdoors; and as everyone knows, time outdoors means time for sunscreen. But are you forgetting something? Hint: It’s not your back! A recent study shows that 63% of sunscreen users don’t protect their lips. And the forecast […]