The Tooth Fairy hovers silently, fluttering down to collect lost teeth from beneath the pillows of sleeping children. In place of the tooth, she leaves a treasure from her basket for the child to find in the morning. Why is sharing this legend important? Leaving gifts from the … [Read more...]
Happy Memorial Day: 3 ways to guarantee a smile this weekend
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Warm weather activities usually start this weekend and, in Idaho, go well into the fall. Memorial Day can mean outdoor pools, baseball season and trips to the lake. So to start your summer off with a smile, we have picked 3 … [Read more...]
National High Blood Pressure Education Month: Tips for Lowering Blood Pressure
Diabetes, high blood pressure, and the possibility of a stroke are all serious health concerns that can arise from obesity. Now for the surprising part: your oral health also suffers as a result of obesity. There's a link between periodontal (gum) disease and obesity, and obesity … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day: 7 great gifts to celebrate mom
Mother’s Day is almost here, and everyone wants to show their mom how much they love her. Don’t buy the same old gifts of flowers and candy this year – here are some great gift ideas that will make your mom smile! [bulletlist] Coffee – one cup at a time: Spare mom the mess of … [Read more...]
Better Sleep Month: Sleep your way to better teeth
Do you like to sleep? I know I do. When I found out that sleeping less than 8 hours a night could make gum disease worse, I committed on the spot to going that extra mile and sleeping longer. Researchers say if you sleep less than 6 hours a night, you could be hurting your … [Read more...]
