Did you know that there are about 50,000 people diagnosed oral cancer each month in the US? Celebrities Sammy Davis Jr, Rod Stewart, Roger Ebert, Burl Ives, Eddie Van Halen, and George Harrison have all suffered from oral cancer. Former Presidents Grover Cleveland and Ulysses S. Grant also had oral cancer, as have former
Happy Tax Season! Tax season is not known to bring many smiles. Just Google “Tax Season” and view the image results! But did you know that many times, dental and medical expenses can be deducted when it meets Internal Revenue Service (IRS) criteria? Below are a few common dental expenses that may be deductible
Daylight Savings Has Arrived. Time to “Spring Forward”! It’s that time of year again. Daylight Savings begins at 2:00AM on Sunday, March 12th. But outside of the promise of Spring and longer days, does anybody really love experiencing this bi-annual jet lag? Most of the United States (Arizona excepted) abides by the practice of setting
Do Dental Implants Last Forever? Advances in dental science have led to dental implants becoming the best treatment option for patients who have lost one or more teeth. Whether teeth have been lost to accident, gum disease, or decay, fixed bridges or removable dentures are no longer the only (or best) solutions to restore
Does Dental Health Affect Heart Health? Valentines Day, a day filled with love and hearts has come and gone, but did you know that you can keep your heart healthy with better oral care? Though the link between dental health and heart health is not completely clear, experts say it’s important to take care
Super Bowl Sunday Has Arrived! Super Bowl! Super Bowl! SUPER BOWL! Almost everyone has February 5th circled on the calendar. It’s Super Bowl Sunday – often the most-watched American television broadcast of the year and among the most watched sporting events worldwide. Getting together with friends to watch the Super Bowl is an American
Taking care of your teeth can impact heart health by reducing your chances of having a heart attack or a stroke by 50% February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke – equal to 2,200
Chewing Gum is perhaps the world’s oldest confection…it began as an edible treat from trees. In our history of odd oral cleaning techniques and tools, humans have used animal hair to make toothbrushes, crushed shells to use as toothpaste, and re-purposed tortoise blood as mouthwash. When discovering and designing medical technologies, it seems nothing
A New Year’s resolution is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere, in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior. Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way. A much smaller percentage of people actually make good
Goodbye, 2016. Hello, 2017. Happy New Year! New Years is magnificent! It’s a time to say goodbye to the previous year and to welcome the promises of a new year. As we say our farewells to 2016 and welcome 2017, we thought it a good time to acknowledge our patients. One of the most
Wishing our Friends, Patients, and Families a Joyful Holiday Season! During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our success possible. It is in this spirit that we say Thank You. We would like to express our most sincere appreciation for the trust you have placed in us. May
A Little (Dental) Inspiration for the Perfect Holiday Gift The holidays are a favorite time of year. It is a time filled with family and friends (and lots of delicious foods and treats!). The holidays are a season of giving, and there’s nothing better than the gift of a healthy smile! Everyone can use
