To our dear and valued patients,
Since May 18th, we are open for all care!
Please be patient with us as we are allowing more time to disinfect each room before we see you.
We appreciate your understanding as we have done our best to coordinate your appointment in the best timely manner possible throughout this transition period.
As always, thank you for your ongoing support as we have been maneuvering through these unprecedented times!
Please don’t hesitate to contact our team with any questions at 816-478-3600.
An important reason to like to smile!
“One study even suggests that smiling can help us recover faster from stress and reduce our heart rate. In fact, it might even be worth your while to fake a smile and see where it gets you.”
(See full study here: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/smiling-facilitates-stress-recovery.html
Read full article here: “The Health Benefits of Smiling” https://www.sclhealth.org/blog/2019/06/the-real-health-benefits-of-smiling-and-laughing/
GO CHIEFS!!! ❤️💛❤️💛
Did you know our office treats obstructive sleep apnea? 😴 We can help identify oral predispositions that increase a person’s risk of sleep apnea and help you get a sleep test— sent to your home! 🏡
Research is continuing to study the link between sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s Disease 🤔 #worldalzheimersmonth
Read on here: https://www.sleepdr.com/the-sleep-blog/sleep-apneas-relationship-with-alzheimers-disease/
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
Did you know? 🤔 There is a direct link between periodontal disease bacteria and Alzheimer’s disease 😲 Another important reason to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen and keep up your regular visits! 👍🏻#WorldAlzheimersMonth #WednesdayWisdom
Read more here: https://www.perio.org/consumer/alzheimers-and-periodontal-disease
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Periodontal Disease Bacteria Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease | Perio.org
We wish you the very best as you embark on your next new, exciting journey practicing in your solo practice! We have cherished our time serving with you these last few years.
We had a little friendly pumpkin carving competition this morning! GO VOTE below 👇🏼 in the comments your top 3 favorite pumpkins!
The favorites will be entered or earn one of six fun titles! The pumpkin artists and titles will be announced TOMORROW!
1. Colorful Hugs
2. White Eyed
3. Brace Yourself
4.Smiley Face
5. All Tongue
6. Go KC!
7. Scary Puck
8. Stitched Silly
9. Lolly and Jolly
10. Happy Spider
Sometimes we don’t feel the disease before it is too late! This picture says it all #mondaymotivation
Dental Arts added a new photo.
October 7 at 1:40 PM ·
It’s National GERD awareness week!
Did you know 🤔
“Frequent stomach upset can cause a gradual wearing away of the protective enamel on your teeth, a process known as tooth erosion.”
Read on to see what you can do about it and how we can help!
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/e/tooth-erosion-and-acid-reflux
#MondayMotivation
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Tooth Erosion and Acid Reflux
There’s no way to thank our veterans for everything they sacrifice for our freedom, but on Veterans Day, we have to try. So thank you to all our men and women, both last and present!
Food for your thoughts on this fine Tuesday 🙌🏻
November is National Diabetes Month and we are here for you!
Check out “Why People with Diabetes are Prone To Gum Disease” here: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/d/diabetes
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Diabetes and Teeth - American Dental Association
Did you know 🤔 Pumpkin seeds 🎃 contain nutrients! Nutrients that are also beneficial for your oral health 😁 such as:
🎃 Vitamin A
🎃 Vitamin C
🎃 Zinc
🎃 Iron
🎃 Magnesium
Read more here! “Pumpkins Are Dental Health Super Foods”: https://mychildsteeth.com/blog/pumpkins-are-dental-health-superfoods/
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month 👧🏽🧒🏻👦🏼👩🏿
This year’s slogan is “Water, Nature’s Drink!” 💧
“Healthy Smile Tips
Brush your teeth 2x a day with fluoride toothpaste
Clean between your teeth daily.
Eat a healthy diet that limits sugary snacks and beverages.
See your dentist regularly for prevention and treatment of oral disease.”
Dr. Opdahl and Dr. Bowen supporting the Chiefs!
Look at these girls’ outstanding HealthyStart® report cards— and they’re home-made 😲 Keep it up! We are proud of you!
(To find out if your child is a candidate for HealthyStart® like these girls, take the quiz here: https://www.thehealthystart.com/quiz)
Go Chiefs!
Dr. B working at the Mavericks game— and with a buddy!
Oral health 🦷 resolutions anyone? Comment below 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼