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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our , California office, now is an excellent time to schedule one. Regular visits to Mailene Soyster can be the first line of defense against oral cancer, by identifying early warning signs of the disease, or…
Read MoreI have fluoride toothpaste and fluoridated water; do I need a fluoride treatment?
Fluoride is a naturally found ion with a history of greatly reducing the incidence of tooth decay in children. However, over the past decade, people have increasingly consumed bottled water, most of which does not contain fluoride, and children are no longer getting the recommended dosage of fluoride. In addition, many areas do not add…
Read MoreEarth Day
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970, and a surprising 20 million people participated on that day. Ultimately, it became the largest organized…
Read MoreSmile! It’s Time for Arts & Crafts!
If you have a child who loves arts and crafts, try some of these creative projects with a dental twist. One of these activities is sure to give your child something to smile about! Toothbrush Art Why throw away that used toothbrush when you can help your young child make art with it? Give it…
Read MoreSummer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Mailene Soyster. Everyone wants a glowing and radiant white smile when the sun comes around and we have a few reminders to keep your pearly whites healthy and beautiful over the…
Read MoreCelebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for you. Here are a variety of gifts large and small tailored to your mom’s interests and chosen to support her dental health. After all, that’s what we’re…
Read MoreQuit Smoking to Save Your Smile
You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. But here’s reason number 101: Did you know that one of the many side effects of smoking is the damage it does to your smile?…
Read MoreMemorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
Memorial Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, people still decorate the grave sites of war veterans and hold memorial services, but…
Read MoreIs dairy crucial to my child’s oral health?
Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your child feel good for life. But did you know that dairy is also great for your child’s dental health? Our team at Mailene Soyster will…
Read MoreJune is National Smile Month: Show off your smile!
The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, and almost three out of five children aged 12 to 19 have tooth decay. Since June is National Smile Month, the doctor and our team…
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