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In 1981, the American Dental Association dedicated February to a month-long celebration known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month.This national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, health care providers and others to promote the benefits of good oral health.  Last February our office offered a free community service in public health through an interactive dental presentation for Kindergarten- 3rd classrooms. We are thrilled to present a curriculum designed by Dr. Cindy tailored to provide students with fun, educational material for cavity prevention and oral health. Dr. Cindy is a home school mother who loves educating people, young or old. She has found that there is never an age limit on learning, even parents learn something new in our presentations! Inspired by the lack of children's dental education available, Dr.Cindy introduces the felt story board of "Charlie The Tooth", presenting the story o

B eyond good oral hygiene (brushing 2 minutes both in am & pm + flossing BEFORE the bedtime tooth-brushing), these 5 things can keep you decay free! * Xylitol is a natural sweetener that tastes similar to sugar.  6-10g/day can help prevent decay by fooling decay causing bacteria into thinking it is fruit sugar, and essentially starving the bacteria.  These bacteria also become less virulent with continued use over time.   *Water (and other carbohydrate-free beverages) should be your beverage of choice between meals. Enjoy your juices, milks, and even the occasional soda pop with your meal, when your teeth are already dirty.  If you are unable to brush your teeth after a meal, you should minimally rinse your mouth with water.  * Limit your frequency of eating to 3 meals a day plus 2-3 protein snacks like nuts and cheeses; these are anti- decay foods (nuts may be raw or roasted, but not honey - or sugar coasted). * Brush with baking soda and help the alkalinity of yo

Dental insurance can be very confusing and difficult to understand.  So we thought we would help shed some light on this subject and help you determine if dental insurance is really for you!  Amy Fontinelle wrote a great article about dental insurance on Investopedia that is worth the read!  In this article she helps grasp the idea of dental insurance and how it can help you.  Check out Amy Fontinelle's article titled "Should You Bit On Dental Insurance?" below!  Let us know if this helped further your knowledge, it sure helped us! To learn more check out the link below! http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/dental-insurance.asp Should You Bite on Dental Insurance?   By   Amy Fontinelle   | Updated November 10, 2016 — 4:58 PM EST Read more:   Should You Bite On Dental Insurance?   http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/dental-insurance.asp#ixzz4xJuZj7j1   Follow us:   Investopedia on Facebook There's no question that dental

“I Have Soft Teeth Like My Mom” Are your teeth susceptible to tooth decay due to your genetic makeup or to your environmental influences? Let’s take a quick look at both sides: Genetics It is well known that you are made up of DNA from both of your parents, and as a result you inherit certain traits from each of them! Perhaps you have your mom’s eyes and your dad’s chin…and perhaps one of your parent’s genes dominates what your teeth are shaped like from the outside, and the other how they are constructed from the inside. But how does that really affect you? Let’s take a look at the anatomy of a tooth. Your teeth are made up of layers:  Enamel is the hard, outer shell; Dentin is the yellow, middle layer; the Pulp chamber is the pink and red inner core of your teeth where the nerve and blood supply reside. The mineral-rich enamel is the first and outer line of defense against decay, protecting your teeth from the surrounding acids. Teeth resist decay fr

Mary Tobin is a licensed Acupuncturist located in Brea who specializes in integrating eastern and western medicine. Just like our core office values, Mary has a strong conviction to treat the root of problem, not just cover up the symptoms! Looking for the root cause of the problem helps identify and correct "symptoms of the symptoms," and once the root of the problem is healed, the body is able to reverse the pains that most people typically write off as aging. This acupuncture technique has proven successful on many health issues, including thyroid and hormone imbalance, weight, diabetes, pain, migraines, infertility, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and digestive problems.  Concentrating on individual needs, Mary offers private consultations to create a plan specific to each individual. A complete health evaluation is done using radiation-free, Bio-meridian, full-body scans to identify potential health problems; heart rate variability stress tests to detect nervous

When hearing the word hypnosis , one might think of a creepy-looking guy with a clock or even of someone on the stage at the fair making people cluck like chickens or sing funny songs. Rarely does a doctor come to mind. However, medical hypnosis has been found instrumental by several doctors in the treatment of chronic pain disorders, stress control, pre-surgical preparation, cancer treatment, smoking, and more! Dr. Gideon Strich, M.D. is a specialist at Orange County Hypnosis who turned his radiology practice into a medical hypnosis facility. Double majoring in both biology and psychology at Tufts University, Dr. Strich recognized the deep correlation between the two studies, and he desired to help others unlock the power of their mind in order to reach their desired goals. Dr. Strich initially began medical hypnosis for pain management, and since then, he has taken several advanced trainings in other areas of medical hypnosis through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. A