Kids shouldn’t floss or brush alone July 20, 2015 If you don’t floss, you’re missing cleaning 35 percent of your teeth’s surfaces. That statistic goes for children and adults alike. When a child’s teeth start to fit closely together (between ages 2 and 6), start getting them in the habit of flossing. If you can’t see space between your child’s teeth, it’s time to… Read More
The facts on fluoride July 20, 2015 According to the CDC, fluoride can reduce tooth decay in baby teeth by 60 percent, and in adult teeth by 35 percent. Children who drink fluoridated water as their teeth grow will have stronger, more decay resistant teeth over their lifetime. Last year, the American Dental Association revised its recommendation on fluoride use for children,… Read More
Tooth decay: Most chronic childhood disease is preventable July 20, 2015 Tooth decay remains the most common chronic disease in children – four times more common than childhood obesity and five times more common than asthma. More than 40 percent of children ages 2 to 11 have had a cavity in their baby teeth, and more than two-thirds of 16- to 19-year olds have had a… Read More
Macho Men: Monitor your oral health in honor of Men’s Health Month June 3, 2015 Research has long shown that men are notorious for not taking good care of themselves or ignoring medical warning signs, which is perhaps why they are generally less healthy and have shorter life expectancies than women. Out of the 15 leading causes of death, including stroke, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and cancer, men lead… Read More
Happy Dental Assistant’s Week! March 4, 2015 Continuing our Dental Assistants Week recognition, we are featuring each of our talented, hard-working assistants on our blog. We are so thankful for the compassionate care they provide our patients. Isabel Martinez, Dental Assistant Hometown: Reno Family: Issy loves making memories with her husband, three children and six grandchildren. Q. How long have you been… Read More
Happy Dental Assistant’s Week! March 4, 2015 Continuing our Dental Assistants Week recognition, we are featuring each of our talented, hard-working assistants on our blog. We are so thankful for the compassionate care they provide our patients. Tonya Bowling, Dental Assistant Hometown: Sparks Q. How long have you been with Caffaratti Dental Group? A. I’ve been at Caffaratti Dental Group for 9… Read More
Insufficient sleep can take a drastic toll on your health: Did you know your dentist can help? March 4, 2015 If you were gifted an extra hour a day, how would you use it? Catching up on work? Hitting the gym? Spending time with family? According to the Better Sleep Council, just 26 percent of Americans would choose to sleep if given that extra hour per day. That statistic is somewhat surprising, considering about half… Read More
Happy Dental Assistants Week! March 3, 2015 Happy Dental Assistants Week! In honor of Dental Assistants Week, we are going to feature each of our talented, hard-working assistants on our blog. We are so thankful for the compassionate care they provide our patients. Debra Neil, Dental Assistant and Office Manager Hometown: Sparks Family: Husband of 19 years and two dogs, a Rottweiler… Read More
Tooth Decay, Dental Sealants and Your Children February 2, 2015 Tooth decay remains the most common chronic disease in children, despite the fact that it’s entirely preventable. A recent national survey by the American Ad Council found that 75 percent of parents admit their kids forget to brush frequently. The survey also reports that kids miss more than 51 million school hours every year due… Read More
Improve your Smile for Success in 2015 January 8, 2015 Are you like the more than 45 percent of Americans who made a New Year’s resolution this year? Studies show that people who make resolutions are 10 times more likely to achieve those goals than people who don’t speak or write down the specifics. But as we all know, resolutions can be hard to keep. Around… Read More