Poor Dental Health = Missed School Days

The National Institute of Health conducted a study that found poor dental health in children impacted their ability to perform well in school. The children with poor oral health status were nearly three times more likely to miss school than their peers. Absences caused by pain resulted in poor school performance.

Give your child every advantage of being successful in school. Maintain great oral health habits at home, and schedule your regular semi-annual cleanings to keep them healthy and happy!

Back to School Exams Required in OR

Today's blog post is a reminder that the state of OR requires all entering Kindergartners to have a dental exam prior to school starting. 

Please call to schedule your appointment today before spots fill up: 541-451-1440.

Age Appropriate Dental Habits - 12 to 18

Good Dental Habits - Start Them Young!

The American Dental Association or ADA has some recommended milestones or dental hygiene targets for different age groups. This month we will break these groups down in our blog posts.

Ages 12-18
Dr. Hayes says this is a critical time for dental health. “When you look at research for when caries appear in kids, it tends to be in young kids. But another bump-up time is teenage years and early adulthood,” she says. “Part of this has to do with the fact that teenagers may have gone for many years and never had a cavity. They don’t necessarily take care of their teeth because they don’t see the consequence of not.”

Don’t let your teen’s habits become out of sight, out of mind. “The behaviors of the teenager are going to translate into the 20-year-old. We want to be able to support them and be respectful of them because they’re not kids anymore.”

Stay up on your semi-annual cleanings!

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Age Appropriate Dental Habits - Seven to Twelve

Good Dental Habits - Start Them Young!

The American Dental Association or ADA has some recommended milestones or dental hygiene targets for different age groups. This month we will break these groups down in our blog posts.

Ages 7-12
By now, your child knows what to do, she just might not want to. Keep encouraging healthy brushing and flossing habits. “Be aware of the fact that sometimes you have to take over a little bit more,” she says. “By the time they’re teenagers, they’re starting to understand self-care, accountability for their actions and such.”

Stay up on your semi-annual cleanings!

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Unbeatable Dental Crown Special!

Everyone wants to smile with confidence. Unfortunately sometimes we can have issues with our teeth that prevent us from sharing our smile with others. If you find yourself in this situation, we have GREAT NEWS!

We are running a Dental Crown special that is perfect for any budget. Simply put $59 down and pay $59 a month until the balance is paid off. There is a flat in-house finance charge of 8% that will be added to the total. No credit checks, no fuss. 

If this sounds like something you are interested in pursuing, please contact us to schedule your appointment. 

Give yourself the gift of a great smile!