Back to School

It’s Time For Back-To-School Dental Checkups! DID YOU KNOW THAT TOOTH DECAY  is the most common chronic disease in children? An estimated  42 percent of children  between ages two and 11 get tooth decay in their baby teeth, and it doesn’t stop there, with  59 percent of kids  between 12 and 19 getting at least…

Improving Your Face Value

Improving Your Face Value A smile says a lot about you and it’s all good stuff.  Think about when a stranger smiles at you…maybe they’re friendly or having a great day, or just plain happy.  Plus, a smile coming right at you prompts a smile in return. WE’VE ALL HEARD  the old cliché that it takes…

Retainers are Keepers

Dry Mouth Do you wake up with your lips stuck together? This is one indication of dry mouth, a condition that seems only annoying, but can actually lead to bad breath, cavities and even mouth infections. Your mouth needs its usual flow of saliva to keep itself moist and clean, especially during the night, but…

Sunshine Tax

Sunshine Tax  As I’m driving home today, I’m feeling quite put out by all those gray things in the sky, blowing about; not to mention the wet stuff that got all over me this morning.  Living in San Diego, it seems quite rude of Mother Nature to interrupt our 76 degree/partly cloudy perennial weather!   Most…

Celebrating Our Mothers

WE WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT TO RECOGNIZE  an important figure in all of our lives— our mothers! We’re grateful for all of the time, attention, and care our mothers provide for us throughout our upbringing and beyond. The positive impact they have is immeasurable and we want to express what they mean to us…

Vacation Smiles

Vacation Smiles  SUMMER IS HERE  (and how!) — you know what that means–family vacations, longer getaways and fun trips! It’s our favorite season of the year but a s dental professionals, we want to make sure that when you leave on vacation, you don’t forget your awesome oral hygiene routine. Check out these tips to…

Fun with Flags

Fun with Flags Do you celebrate ‘Flag Day’ on June 14th every year?   Of course, one might wave a flag or fly a flag, or even ‘flag’ someone in a particular direction.  You might flag an item to point it out or mark it in order to find it later.  Dr Hill and Dr…

Red Nose Day

Here’s our RED NOSE photo:  It’s almost here!  Red Nose Day is on May 25th and is a fundraising campaign dedicated to ending child poverty. Every year, people purchase red noses and pose with them on social media to raise money and awareness for the campaign. This is the third year for Red Nose Day…

Follow Us On Social Media!

Follow Us On Social Media! ARE YOU ON SOCIAL MEDIA?  We are too. We know it might seem crazy to follow a healthcare provider on Facebook or Instagram, but we honestly treasure our relationships with you. We consider you friends, and we care about what’s going on in your lives! We are becoming more active…

Oral Health & Weight Loss Go Hand In Hand

A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE  is the best prevention for illness and chronic disease. It can also be just as effective as any medicine a doctor could prescribe. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, or simply live a healthy life, the good choices you’re making not only do wonders for your body and overall health, but they…