It is almost unrealistic that this weekend it will already be time to move our clocks forward 1 hour, but it is true! On March 11th (officially at 2am) we will need to set our clocks ahead 1 hour, essentially losing 1 hour. Even though I do have a hard time adjusting to the loss of that hour, I sure do enjoy the extra daylight in the evening. I am a fan of just keeping Daylight Savings time year round, are you with me? I wanted to share a link for a website I found which discusses this more in detail, so if you are at all interested in the history of daylight savings time or other interesting facts, check it out.
www.timeanddate.com
I wish everyone a fantastic weekend, it is supposed to be gorgeous weather this weekend so enjoy!
-Trisha
Always remember; Keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
Friday, March 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Strange facts about Leap Day
Since today is Leap Day, and since Leap Day only happens once every four years, I thought what better to post about today than the strange traditions and facts of Leap Day!
Did you know:
The chance of being born on Leap Day is 1 out of 1,461, and if lucky enough to be born on a Leap Day it is said that you will have special talents or powers.
Leap Day was traditionally the only day that women could propose to men. Although many women propose throughout the year now, their are still many women who use Leap Day, also referred to as Sadie Hawkins Day, to ask for their mate's hand in marriage!
There is an official Leap Day cocktail. Google it and you could be indulging tonight!
Hugh Hefner opened the first Playboy Club in Chicago, IL on Leap Day 1960.
Workers who have fixed annual salaries pretty much work for free on February 29th as most employers do account for the extra day.
Oh what fun! I do love Leap Year!
-Trisha
Always remember; keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
Did you know:
The chance of being born on Leap Day is 1 out of 1,461, and if lucky enough to be born on a Leap Day it is said that you will have special talents or powers.
Leap Day was traditionally the only day that women could propose to men. Although many women propose throughout the year now, their are still many women who use Leap Day, also referred to as Sadie Hawkins Day, to ask for their mate's hand in marriage!
There is an official Leap Day cocktail. Google it and you could be indulging tonight!
Hugh Hefner opened the first Playboy Club in Chicago, IL on Leap Day 1960.
Workers who have fixed annual salaries pretty much work for free on February 29th as most employers do account for the extra day.
Oh what fun! I do love Leap Year!
-Trisha
Always remember; keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
Friday, February 24, 2012
Dental Extractions, just the facts!
Most of us have either been in the situation or will face the decision at some point in our lives; should I try to save my tooth, or should I just have it extracted. There are several factors that go into making this decision. The first thing you should always do is seek the opinion of your dental professional. There are some cases that saving a specific tooth may not even be an option. If a tooth is compromised due to periodontal disease resulting in significant bone loss, attempting to save said tooth is really a no win situation. That being said, many times treatment options are available to save even a severely decayed tooth and although the options might seem more expensive in the short term, in the long run those options might actually save you money. If a tooth is extracted, the teeth surrounding the now missing tooth will start to shift to try and fill the void. This may not sound like a huge problem, but the shifting teeth can affect your chewing ability and jaw joint function. (See animation below)
I feel it is always best to try to save our natural teeth, but if it is not possible, then most likely the dentist will recommend you replace the extracted tooth as soon as possible (depending on healing time) with either a bridge, a partial denture or a dental implant. The biggest thing to be aware of is there are options available to you, so talk with your dentist, and come up with a treatment plan that you can live with! For more information or if you have questions, please call!
-Trisha
Always remember: Keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
I feel it is always best to try to save our natural teeth, but if it is not possible, then most likely the dentist will recommend you replace the extracted tooth as soon as possible (depending on healing time) with either a bridge, a partial denture or a dental implant. The biggest thing to be aware of is there are options available to you, so talk with your dentist, and come up with a treatment plan that you can live with! For more information or if you have questions, please call!
-Trisha
Always remember: Keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
Friday, February 17, 2012
Vitals - FDA warns of toothbrushes that mess up your face
Check out this article posted to the MSN blog Vitals:
Vitals - FDA warns of toothbrushes that mess up your face
Who knew that brushing your teeth could be so dangerous!
P.S. I still reccomend brushing your teeth, just wanted you all to be aware!
-Trisha
Always remember: Keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
Vitals - FDA warns of toothbrushes that mess up your face
Who knew that brushing your teeth could be so dangerous!
P.S. I still reccomend brushing your teeth, just wanted you all to be aware!
-Trisha
Always remember: Keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
Friday, January 27, 2012
And the answers are....
Here are the answers to the pop quiz from last week.
1) Halitosis is the medical term for "bad breath".
2) E. All of the above could be causes, and there are others. If you suffer from bad breath that does not go away, talk with your dentist to find out about treatments that may be able to help you.
3) Well, this could be both true and false. Using a mouth rinse daily may help combat halitosis, but to actually treat the condition, you have to find out what is causing the bad breath. Treatments will vary depending on the cause.
Did you know...some people that suffer from bad breath actually can't smell their own halitosis? This happens because the odor detecting cells get "used" to the smell and therefore the person has no clue that their breath may be offending others. If you notice someone backing up from you when you speak, it might be time to see your dentist to discuss the possible causes and treatments!
Hope you all have a great halitosis-free weekend! :-)
Trisha
Always remember; Keep your teeth clean, and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
1) Halitosis is the medical term for "bad breath".
2) E. All of the above could be causes, and there are others. If you suffer from bad breath that does not go away, talk with your dentist to find out about treatments that may be able to help you.
3) Well, this could be both true and false. Using a mouth rinse daily may help combat halitosis, but to actually treat the condition, you have to find out what is causing the bad breath. Treatments will vary depending on the cause.
Did you know...some people that suffer from bad breath actually can't smell their own halitosis? This happens because the odor detecting cells get "used" to the smell and therefore the person has no clue that their breath may be offending others. If you notice someone backing up from you when you speak, it might be time to see your dentist to discuss the possible causes and treatments!
Hope you all have a great halitosis-free weekend! :-)
Trisha
Always remember; Keep your teeth clean, and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Pop quiz, Bad breath style!
Bad breath is not a topic that many of us want to think about, but it is something that over 90 million Americans suffer from. With that in mind, I present you with your pop quiz.
1) What is the medical term for "bad breath"?
2) All of the following can be causes for bad breath except,
a) food odors
b) sinus problems
c) stomach or "gerd" issues
d) gum disease
e) all of the above could be causes
3) True or False...the best cure for "bad breath" is using a mouthwash daily.
I'll give you all a few days to think on this and so be sure to check back in a few days for the answers to this weeks... POP QUIZ!!!
-Trisha
Always remember, keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
1) What is the medical term for "bad breath"?
2) All of the following can be causes for bad breath except,
a) food odors
b) sinus problems
c) stomach or "gerd" issues
d) gum disease
e) all of the above could be causes
3) True or False...the best cure for "bad breath" is using a mouthwash daily.
I'll give you all a few days to think on this and so be sure to check back in a few days for the answers to this weeks... POP QUIZ!!!
-Trisha
Always remember, keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
Friday, January 6, 2012
Oral and Dental Care Articles & News |Oral Hygiene, Dental Health Information and Resources | Colgate®
Happy Friday to all! I thought that for the first post of the new year, I would give everyone a chance to learn something new. Many of us deal with dry mouth but may not know causes or the affects it can have on other health factors. I found this article about xerostomia (dry mouth) and I thought it was interesting so I am sharing it with you! I hope you can learn something and possibly benefit from your new found knowledge. Happy reading!
Oral and Dental Care Articles & News Oral Hygiene, Dental Health Information and Resources Colgate®
-Trisha
Always remember: Keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
Oral and Dental Care Articles & News Oral Hygiene, Dental Health Information and Resources Colgate®
-Trisha
Always remember: Keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)
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