Plaque HD: A toothpaste that dyes my teeth?!
I love dental conventions. There! I said it. But I truly do! Why you may ask? Well, of course for the continuing education courses but most of all to roam the floor of the convention hall. All the latest and greatest in dental technology is out there! The only thing I can compare it to […]
A Very Thankful Time of Year
Two years ago our doors opened for the first time. I hired one assistant, Elizabeth, who worked as my front desk, assistant, organizer, and basically everything else under the sun. We would wait for the phones to ring and get excited. In the beginning it was just telemarketers and wrong numbers. At times I’d get […]
Happy Halloween
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This post was contributed by Bridget Fay, MFD Office Manager Every kid gets excited about Halloween candy but it becomes a bone of contention with parents. Candy wrappers are everywhere, chocolate gets on clothes, and there is a struggle to keep kids from thinking that caramel is an acceptable food group. We’ve got some tips […]
No Recess for Dental Care
Wake up, Mom and Dad!! You have 45 minutes to get your children out of bed, have them brush their teeth, get them showered, feed them breakfast, pack their lunch, and rush them out to the bus stop. Oh wait, did they finish that homework assignment they were supposed to? What did the teacher say […]
Back to School
This post was contributed by Bridget Fay, MFD Office Manager Normally when we think of summer we think of relaxing by the pool, vacations and in general a time for the kids to relax. But the reality is usually summer camps, a mad dash to the beach, pool parties and for high school kid’s band […]
Spring Cleaning for Your Teeth! McLean Family Dentistry
It’s that time of year again. The weather is warming up. People are trading their sweatshirts for t-shirts. And…oh yes! Your dental office is calling you to remind you of your six month cleaning. The cold weather and snow days kept most of us under the covers and rearranging our family’s busy schedules. Well it’s […]
Manual vs. Electric Toothbrush – Is There Really a Difference?
Today I got asked by a patient, “Dr.Chand, if you really want us to use an electric toothbrushes then how come you hand out manual toothbrushes at our cleanings?” Great question. I would LOVE to hand out electric toothbrushes to all of my patients, but unfortunately, they are far too expensive for me to do […]
Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist
I get asked by new parents all the time, “At what age should I bring my child in for their first cleaning?”. Most people are pretty surprised to hear that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child’s first visit be when their first baby teeth erupt. It’s important for dentists to check the […]
Don’t Take It Personally Moms! Your Child Has Cavities
There’s almost nothing worse than having to tell a mom that her child has cavities. I have seen all reactions…denial, acceptance, anger, humor. But the worst reaction for me to see is a parent questioning themselves on whether or not they are doing the right thing for their children. The #1 question…”What am I doing wrong, […]
Side Effects of Clenching/Grinding Your Teeth
Stress!! Just the thought of it can make a person anxious. Stress comes from all different aspects of our lives. The stress of kids, homework, marital issues, sports, work, family drama, bills…It’s everywhere. We all know that stress can play a very important role in how we feel. Ever have a packed weekend where you are […]