Thanking You and Your Families This Season

Thanksgiving will soon be here, and once again, we will be reminiscing about all the things we are grateful for. For our dental team, that means letting our patients know how thankful we are to care for you and your loved ones' smiles all year round! We work hard to provide consistent, excellent dental care so you and your family's smiles can thrive. Without you, we wouldn’t be here, helping people love and care for their smiles.

National Brush Day

November 1st is also National Brush Day, which was initially recognized in 2013 as a continuation of the Kids' Healthy Mouths PSA campaign launched in August 2012. Being observed right after Halloween on October 31st, this day is designed to help parents remember to cultivate proper brushing habits in their children for better overall dental and general health.

Remember, eating sweets is the number one contributor to cavities and tooth decay. Halloween is a time when we relax the rules and allow more sweets than normal. The same can be said for Thanksgiving pies and Christmas goodies. Most of our holidays are laden with indulgences that satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth! National Brush Day is a great time to remind your children to brush and floss every day. Make it fun so their teeth can stay nice and healthy, and remind them that brushing doesn’t have to be a chore. It just has to be done—two minutes, twice a day—to get that healthy smile.

Make it fun by dancing along with a favorite song while brushing. Ensure they brush gently around the gumline (their gums will thank you), and don’t forget to brush in the back of the mouth. Two minutes is all it takes to make a positive difference in their oral health. You can even turn brushing into a family contest by tracking results on a chart. The family member with the most consistent brushing days wins a prize!

Healthy Teeth, Healthy Body

Walt Disney may have said it best: “I am rarely sick because I brush my teeth.” Daily, consistent tooth brushing removes harmful bacteria along with stray food particles from your mouth. This essential practice helps maintain healthier teeth and stronger bones, too! Tooth loss affects one in three adults over age 65, and if you have osteoporosis, you are at greater risk for tooth loss as the jawbone becomes less dense.

Eating a healthy diet rich in calcium and vitamin D (along with taking good daily care of teeth and gums) supports strong teeth and bones. Brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush twice a day and flossing daily is a winning combo—especially when paired with regular dental checkups throughout the year. This Thanksgiving, help your family be thankful for their smiles and remind them they are brushing and flossing their way to better health! Strong oral health means fewer missed school days for children and fewer missed workdays for parents.

Thanksgiving Blessings

We love seeing our work reflected in your family’s oral health and helping their smiles stay healthy and strong for an even better quality of life. We are grateful to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients by providing quality dental care—and giving you something to smile about! We are here for your family's dental needs and are thankful for the opportunity to care for your smiles. Thank you for placing your confidence in our dental team!

May you and your loved ones have a healthy, happy, and smile-filled Thanksgiving!