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Interesting Dental Facts
August 16, 2016
If you brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time, you will brush your teeth for about 24 hours each year, or 76 days over the course of your life! All this brushing will use about 20 gallons of toothpaste.
Read MoreWhite Teeth…or Black?
August 9, 2016
Our society thinks a shiny, white smile is attractive, but did you know in medieval Japan white teeth were considered ugly? Women used roots and inks to stain their teeth black, which they felt was much more becoming.
Read MoreLittle-Known Facts about Listerine
August 3, 2016
Listerine was invented 133 years ago, first as a surgical antiseptic, but also as a cure for gonorrhea (don’t try that at home). An article from 1888 recommends Listerine “for sweaty feet and soft corns, developing between the toes.” Over the course of the next century, it was marketed as a refreshing additive to cigarettes, […]
Read MoreYour Smile
July 26, 2016
Did you know that 50% of people say that a smile is the first thing they notice about someone? Also, studies show that a beautiful smile makes you look younger; it is better than plastic surgery! Brush twice a day and floss daily so the smile people are noticing is shiny and white!
Read MoreAnother Good Reason to Brush!
June 28, 2016
On a daily basis, your mouth is home to over 100,000,000 micro-creatures who are swimming, feeding, reproducing, and depositing waste in your mouth. Makes you want to brush your teeth, doesn’t it? Brushing often clears out the micro-creatures and helps prevent disease.
Read MoreAdmin Training
June 21, 2016
Our administration team went through a series of training this May. The training included helping patients schedule appointments, using our Dentrix software to track and follow up with patients who need to schedule appointments, and general customer service skills. Pictured are (left to right) Colleen, Cynthia, Eliana, and Evelyn.
Read MoreWe Appreciate Your Referrals
May 24, 2016
Many of our patients ask if we are accepting new patients. Yes! We are! Our office can accommodate new patients quickly and often the same day. We like to schedule families together, saving the parents’ time. We can book up to 4 hygiene appointments at the same time for families who want to come in […]
Read MoreMeet Dr. Allen
May 17, 2016
Please welcome Dr. Crystal Allen! Dr. Allen is working in our office during Dr. Pendse’s maternity leave. After Dr. Pendse returns, she will continue to help us as a fill-in dentist. We are so excited to have Dr. Allen in our office because she is very friendly and skillful! Our patients trust and like her as their dentist. […]
Read MoreRegular Dental Visits
May 3, 2016
“Preventative dentistry can extend human life ten years”, as quoted by Charles Mayo, founder of the Mayo Clinic. We surely agree! Regular checkups help to keep your teeth and gums healthy, and minor issues can be detected and treated before they become major problems.
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