What is plaque all about?? 🤔 This month is National Oral Health month and we want to bring you some more info about
how YOU can keep your mouth (and body) healthier. Understanding what’s happening is the first step to being able to take your oral health into your own hands 🙌
Check back in this month 👀 to learn more about plaque and how it affects you! (Psssstttt: if you have a friend who might need to hear this info share our post with them!!
Dental care is essential to every person’s health and we
must continue to practice healthy dental habits by
seeing your dentist every 6 months! Schedule your
appointment online to get in to see one of our awesome
dentists! We are accepting new patients and offering new patient specials!
Our office is committed to our patient’s and employee’s
health and safety! Learn more about our commitment to
smiles and safety on our website!
Happy Labor Day! Our office is closed today! We
apologize for any inconvenience! If you need to schedule
a dentist appointment,visit our our website or Facebook
Page and select “Book Now”! We will resume regular
business hours tomorrow!
Our patients, their families and our employee’s safety and health is our number one priority. Our office follows the ADA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to prevent the spread of any illness/infection in a dental setting. This includes; social distancing, curbside check-in, dental appointments spread out and taking temperatures of anyone who walks into our building. These precautions help ensure that patients feel comfortable visiting our office for their dental appointment. We stand behind the ADA’s statement made yesterday disagreeing with the World Health Organization (WHO) that non-essential dental care should be delayed. To learn more about this, visit: https://www.dentistryiq.com/covid-19/article/14181548/ada-issues-response-to-who-recommendation-to-delay-nonessential-care
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ADA issues response to WHO recommendation to delay nonessential care
Cherry Lane Kids Dentistry updated their business hours.
It’s National Oral Health month
and we are talking about
plaque! In our last post
we went over how plaque
feels on our teeth 🦷, but
now we want to go over
what happens if we don’t
jump right on it.
Plaque contributes to dental decay, as bacteria like
to consume the sugars in
your mouth and chip away
at your tooth enamel.
When plaque starts to
build up it can hurt your
teeth. That’s why we emphasize regular cleaning
at home and coming in for
regular check-ups! Make
sure you have your kiddo’s
next dental check-up
scheduled here cherrylanekidsdentistry.com
Let’s talk
plaque!! 🦷🧼
Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria
that lives on the surface
of your teeth and along
the gumline. It accumulates from normal daily
activities such as eating
and drinking, especially if
you’ve been consuming a
lot of sugars and starches.
Woah, that’s a whole definition! Have you ever had
that fuzzy feeling on your
teeth that goes away after
you give them a good
brush? Yup,that’s plaque!
(Tune back in to our page
later this month to learn
Did you
have to miss out on a dental appointment because
of COVID-19? Well you
can fix that right now by
using our online scheduler
to get something on the
books for your kiddo this
month! https://www.cherrylanekidsdentistry.com/
PLAQUE
TIP #1:
We’ve been talking a lot
about plaque this month
and here is our first tip for
keeping it away: “Brush
thoroughly with fluoride
toothpaste at least twice
a day.”
Simple as that! Once in
the morning and once at
night. We will be sharing
two more tips, so make
sure to check back in a
few days for the next one
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PLAQUE
TIP #3
“Visit us for your regular
dental cleanings.”
This one happens just
twice a year, but it helps
our team catch any
problems before they get
out of hand! Our team of
hygienists and dentists are
ready to check your kiddo’s teeth and make sure
they are healthy. Schedule
that appointment today at: cherrylanekidsdentistry.com
PLAQUE
TIP #2
Now this tip is a biggie
for us and we love to tell
people when they come to
our office: “Floss at least
once a day, preferably before bed to remove plaque
that your toothbrush can’t
reach.”
Flossing is so important to
your dental health and in
removing plaque!
It’s the end
of October🍂! And so too,
the end of National Oral
Hygiene month. But but
but –– that doesn’t mean
the end of practicing those
tips and tricks we gave
you for managing plaque
build up. For the rest of
the year let’s keep our
teeth clean and healthy
by:
Brushing twice a day
Flossing once a day
Visiting your dentist
twice a year
It’s November! This means turkey and football season is upon us! 🦃🏈 This month, we will be sharing our favorite *tooth-friendly* snacks with you and information on Diabetes Awareness Month.
It’s National Brush Day! A special day in the year for us just to remind you of one thing… to get brushing! Just twice a day, once in
the morning and once in the evening, it will help to keep your kiddo’s mouth happy and healthy.
Did you know you could schedule an appointment with our office online? Yup!! Our scheduler works on your mobile phone or on a laptop and is super simple to use. If you haven’t picked out a time for the final dentist visit of the year make sure to head over there: https://www.cherrylanekidsdentistry.com/
It’s National Diabetes month and we want to share some facts about how oral health can affect and be affected by diabetes. This condition
affects the level of blood sugar we have and as a result impacts our saliva and gums. If you have
any concerns about this, please reach out to our
team at: 208-519-3474
Our first healthy snack comes in the form of a cookie, but with none of the tooth harming ingredients and with a pumpkin season twist! Save the image to your camera roll and bake a delicious snack that you can be confident will fill the kiddos bellies while keeping their teeth happy. Here’s the recipe link for more info:
https://www.forkly.com/recipes/healthy-pumpkin-oat-breakfast-cookies/
Congrats to our Cavity Free Club winner for October!🤩
Thank you to all of our patients who have been brushing their teeth and flossing daily! Hard work pays off. 🦷 Keep up the hard work to win some very special prizes!🥳
The American Dental Association is sharing information about National Diabetes Month as it relates to one’s oral health. Did you know that “untreated diabetes can take a toll on your mouth? Untreated diabetes can cause: Less saliva, higher risk of cavities, inflamed gums, and more infections inside of your mouth.
Don’t worry, there are solutions to help with this! Check out our page later this month and we will go over what you can do and how we can help!
Our second healthy snack recommendation that’s perfect for this time of year is a veggie tray with a fun turkey layout! The most important thing here is to make sure the dip you pick stays away from anything with high sugar or is too sticky. Save the image below to your camera for the recipe. Here’s the link with more info: https://www.skiptomylou.org/veggie-trays/
The office will be closed today and tomorrow in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. We will reopen November 30th. Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
One of our tips for finding teeth-friendly snacks is
to look for snacks that are soft! Our last healthy snack suggestion for this month is this pumpkin muffin! Quite soft and low on sugary ingredients, it’s sure to keep kiddos and their mouth’s happy. Save the photo below for the recipe and find more
info about it here:
https://cookieandkate.com/healthy-maple-pumpkin-muffins/
Here are 3 oral health-related things you can do to for optimal wellness from the American Dental Association: “Control your blood sugar levels. Good blood sugar control will help your body fight any bacterial or fungal infections in your mouth and help relieve dry mouth caused by diabetes. Make sure to brush twice a day with a soft brush and clean between your teeth daily. See your dentist for regular check-ups.”
If you have any concerns or are ready to get a check-up soon, schedule your appointment online via our Facebook page.
We will be closed today and tomorrow for the holidays. We will be back in office December 28th! Happy Holidays from our family to yours! :)
Our office is accepting new patients and we are offering a great NEW PATIENT SPECIAL! Give our team a call to learn more about this special and what it has to offer!
2021 is here! If you are looking for a healthy New Year's resolution for your kiddos, be sure to schedule their two dental check-ups this year since dental benefits have renewed! Call our office or schedule your online appointment today!
Did you know that putting sealants on your teeth will make your teeth stronger and seal out tooth decay? Make sure when you visit your dental provider, you ask about dental sealants!
A new year means new goals. Be sure to set health goals by brushing twice a day and flossing every night to instill healthy dental habits for a lifetime!
Happy Friday! Don't forget to brush and floss with your kiddos to keep those smile shining all weekend long! Share your weekend plans with us in the comments below, we'd love to see what you'll be up to!
Did you know that cavities in baby teeth shouldn't be ignored? Although these teeth won't stick around, cavities grow and eventually need to be filled. Prevent any damage to their smile by bringing your child into our office for check-ups and to treat any cavities!
Tooth be told...We love all our patients! 😊 Happy Valentine's Day!❤️ Share the love- tag your valentine in the comments below!
Happy Monday! March means spring blooms, warmer weather, and a little luck in the air, but it does take a little more than luck to keep your kiddo's dental heath in tip top shape! Skip the wait, fill out paperwork, and save time by booking check ups and cleanings online today! Lets keep those smiles happy and healthy!
Smile, it's National Dentist's Day! 🥳 We love what we do, and we're honored to be your kiddo's dentist. Comment below how you and your kiddo make going to the dentist fun! #NationalDentistDay
Happy Friday! We're ready to have some fun! Let us know what weekend activities make your smile shine bright in the comments below! Don't forget to brush and floss with your kiddo!
Cherry Lane Kids Dentistry updated their business hours.
