Wondering how to fill those Easter baskets, this year, without risking damage to your children’s great smiles, or causing a sugar coma that lasts all afternoon? If so, your preventive dentist has several smile-friendly alternatives to traditional candy and other sweet treats. It is possible to elicit squeals of joy, after all, without putting those precious teeth in potential jeopardy. It just takes some creative thinking, and a willingness to think outside the candy box! (more…)
Enjoy Tucson’s Spring Artisans Market
What better way is there to enjoy the start of spring than by spending a little extra time outside enjoying the great weather? Next weekend, March 18 through March 20, 2016, will be a great opportunity to do just that, while also enjoying the wonderful art scene of downtown Tucson during the Spring Artisans Market, being held at the Tucson Museum of Art. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, and it is free to the public, including both free admission to both the museum and the market. (more…)
Tooth-Colored Fillings Make Great Smile Solutions
Has it been months since you were able to share an ice cream cone with your kid, without wincing in pain as what used to feel like a treat hits your teeth? Does your morning cup of coffee now have to be lukewarm to keep a damaged tooth comfortable? If so, you likely already know that you may require restorative dental treatment, like a dental filling. What you may not realize, however, is how quickly or beautifully a dentist might be able to help you bounce back from the most common dental problem, a cavity!
The Real Facts Behind the World’s Greenest Holiday
You know you need to wear green, tomorrow, and every March 17, if you don’t want to get pinched by coworkers or even strangers on the street. But why? If you would like to know the reason behind this and other St. Patrick’s Day traditions, you’re in luck. Today we’re talking about the legends that began so many beloved St. Patrick’s Day traditions, so you can go to work tomorrow, or any of the celebrations across Tucson, AZ this year, armed with knowledge, and also, definitely wearing green! (more…)
Don’t Miss This Year’s Renaissance Festival
It’s time once again for the Arizona Renaissance Festival, a chance to travel back in time, and to enjoy the food, music, craftsmanship and fun of so-called “yesteryear,” or more specifically the 14th through 17th Centuries. The fair began in February and will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday, through March 27, 2016. Visitors will be entertained by jugglers, jousting, dancers and more. There will also be a petting farm and birds of prey. And this year, the festival is also introducing a new show featuring Sea Fairies- The Living Mermaids!
How Dental Care Can Do Your Body Good
Who doesn’t want a beautiful smile? Yet many people don’t realize that a great-looking smile starts with preventive dental care, not cosmetic treatment. Of course, there are even more important reasons to take great care of your teeth and gums, and one is your overall health! Your oral health can actually affect your entire well-being. That’s because the soft tissue in your mouth can send bacteria and toxins to other parts of the body, through your bloodstream. So an abscessed tooth or gum disease can mean more than problems for your smile. It could have negative effects on the rest of your body as well. The good news is that even if you have neglected oral care in the past, it’s not too late to make a positive change. And that starts with great preventive dental care. (more…)
Smile Bright This Spring with Cosmetic Dentistry
Spring is a wonderful season for a little cleaning up around the house, but it’s also a wonderful time to give some extra care to your smile! After all, warmer weather means far more photo ops! From graduation ceremonies to class reunions, wedding season to vacation adventures, get ready for those close-ups and reconnecting with old friends, by making sure your smile looks its best. Cosmetic dentistry can help give you a dream smile, just in time for all those special occasions. So consider scheduling an appointment with a cosmetic dentist now. (more…)
Enjoy Some High-Flying Fun at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Looking for some high-flying fun, this spring? Want a weekend activity the whole family can enjoy? It’s hard to imagine that an educational experience could also be exciting for kids of all ages, but there is one-such opportunity right around the corner. Get ready to head out to the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona Air Show and Open House, which will be held at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, 2016. (more…)
It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Smile
Does the warming weather get you excited to tackle spring cleaning? Are your tile scrubs and counter cleaners screaming your name? If you enjoy having a sparkly clean house, chances are high that you also enjoy a sparkling clean smile. And fortunately, your preventive dentist can help you maintain just that, a healthy and beautiful smile. Regular checkups and cleanings are actually one of the best ways to keep your smile in great shape, even as you age. So this spring, don’t just tackle those to-do’s around the house. Make sure you also carve out time to give your smile the loving care it needs!
Smile Extra Proudly Through Restorative Dentistry: Part Two
Who wants to sacrifice her smile’s beauty in order to restore her oral health? No one wants restorative dentistry to come at the expense of being able to smile confidently. Fortunately, modern dentistry provides a number of alternatives to traditional, noticeable metal fillings and dental crowns. In some cases these can even be more comfortable forms of restoration, as well as more beautiful. Tooth-colored fillings, porcelain crowns, and other more seamless alternatives to metal restorations, can allow the dentist to help protect your fragile or damaged teeth, without hiding your smile’s natural beauty in the process. So stop fearing treatment, and instead find out how it could actually give you a smile that can inspire even more pride. (more…)