It's Back to School Time - Let's Keep Your Child in School

Believe it or not, school is back in session. Did you know one of the most common reasons children miss school is due to dental issues? Parents who do not bring their children in for regular exams find that cavities, abscesses, and other preventable oral health care concerns can interrupt their child's ability to learn and be present at school.

Dr. Clark is great with young children. He has decades of experience in helping them feel calm and safe while he and our team clean their teeth and perform examinations. Tooth decay, tooth loss, and sports injuries to the mouth are all part of the growing up years. However, the pain and time necessary to treat these things are lessened greatly when a child receives regular dental care and has time to develop a rapport with Dr. Clark and our team. 

Call us today to schedule your child's semi-annual exam. Let's team up together to keep them at their healthiest and happiest this school year!

Did I Hear You Correctly?

We promise to explain your dental procedure to you in language that you can understand. If something is not clear, please do not hesitate to ask. We would much rather repeat something and clarify what we are saying rather than let you leave with unanswered questions. No question is a dumb question.

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The Dentist Office Can Be a Happy Place!

We have heard and seen all of the fear and anxiety that can accompany dental visits. Through several decades of experience, Dr. Clark values open communication above all in our dental office.

We want you to be honest with us about any fear or concerns you are experiencing. We will be able to walk you through each procedure, and before you know it, you will be on your way.

It is especially important to appear calm in front of your children. Your own personal fears can project onto them. Let us know before your dental office appointment about any concerns you have about yourself or your child. We will do everything we can to make your visit a good one!

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No Fear, Dr. Clark is Here!

Sometimes a little fear can set in when it is time to visit the dentist. However, Dr. Clark is a really punny guy and makes your time in our office a fun place to be. Our team will explain to you every step of the way what to expect. And we promise you will not leave our office without hearing at least one (likely more) funny puns.

July Marks the Half-way Point of the Year

July marks the half-way point of the year. This is a great time to review your dental benefits. Some procedures take time to be completed and often our patients review their benefits too late in the year, delaying treatment that could have been done. Using your full benefits package is always to your advantage. Afterall, you are paying for it!

If you would like us to review your dental insurance coverage with you, please contact us at your convenience. Let's work together to make the most out of your coverages.

38.5 Days Are Spent Brushing Our Teeth in a Lifetime

Market Research shows that on an average Americans spend annually $885 Million on oral antiseptics/rinses, $775 Million on toothbrushes, $1.8 Billion dollars is the total annual consumer spending on toothpaste but at the same time Americans spent $21 billion on candy in 2001. That is more than the gross national products of Lituania, Costa Rica and Mozambique combined.

Do you see a problem with these statistics? We, as Americans, like our sweets. Unfortunately, not everyone maintains strict oral health care habits to counteract our fascination with all of the sweet temptations that surround us.

Healthy eating and avoiding an excess of sweet treats is the best defense against tooth decay. Staying up on your semi-annual cleanings and adopting a daily routine of brushing and flossing will help your teeth stay healthy and strong.

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Your Smile is Recognized First!

As a society, we try to teach ourselves, and our family members to not judge others. However, we are indelibly susceptible to making impressions of those people we meet. See if you agree or disagree with the people surveyed below.

A new survey is out that says that 37% of people notice your smile first, while 33% notice your eyes, 15% judge your weight, 9% your hair, and 2% judge your nose. If you are surprised that weight or hair ranked so low, consider this: the biggest dating turn-off among men and women is bad teeth. 

According to PR Newswire, 77% of women think crooked teeth are worse than a receding hairline, and 22% of Americans think they would have a better love life if they had better teeth. On a professional level, 78% of Americans perceive adults with crooked teeth to be unsuccessful, while 14% feel they might be missing out on a better job than if they got their teeth fixed.

So don’t spend your money on expensive makeup or hair products, don’t give extreme workouts too much though, and stop wondering if you need to get a nose job! All you really need to do is invest in good dental care.

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