GIVING TREE & FOOD BARREL

 

 

The Christmas holiday is a time for family, food and presents! However, for many local families, the Christmas season can be a difficult one.

We have a "Giving Tree" through COTS (Committee on the Shelterless) at our office. If you are able, please come and pick out an "Ornament" with the name and Christmas wish of a child/adult and bring it back to our office with the ornament attached for delivery. Or if you'd rather, you can drop off a donation and we will do the shopping for you. It will make someone's Christmas a little more special this year!

We still have the "Food Barrel" through COTS as well. Items that are needed are canned vegetables and fruits, seasonings, pasta and sauce, rice, cereal, peanut butter, jam/jelly, cleaning supplies, etc.. Please stop by and visit us, and drop off something if you can....everything helps.

Thank you all so much!

Holiday Food Drive...helping others in need this holiday season!
Our office is having a holiday food drive for COTS in Petaluma from now until December 20. If you can, please bring in your non-perishable food items to our office when you come in for your appointment or when you stop by for a visit....it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

1st Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back

We had such a fun time at our 1st Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back this year, we can't wait to do it again next year!! Thank you to everyone who came out to Club One for our event.  All of the candy we bought back will be sent to our troops overseas through Operation Gratitude! 

Making cards for our troops!

Weighing the candy!

Remodel and Open House Party!

As some of you know, we have moved into our dream office a month ago.  It was a bumpy ride when the remodel started in late April.  We had to fine ourselves a new dental home and then move all of our equipments over to the temporary office.  Packing was a breeze, but unpacking was a challenge as things were placed in unfamiliar territory.  The remodel was suppose to be approximately 2 months, but ended up to be 4 months due to surprises that were not anticipated.  

We are so thankful that our patients were very patient throughout this whole ordeal.  We had great team support and adapted very quickly in our new temporary home.  After 4 months, We, then, finally were able to move back to our remodeled office that was only 80% completed.   We were able to continue to see our patients at the new office during its last stages of completion. 

  

Our office finally had our Open House this past Friday.  We were most happy to show off the latest and greatest techonology that was integrated as part of our dental care.  These innovative equipments enble our dental team to provide treatment in the most effective and efficient manner; therefore, allowing for a comfortable and smooth visit.  

Our patients, friends, and family were very impressed by, not only the high tech aspects of it all, but also how warm and inviting our office feels.  We feel so privileged to be able to work in such a beautiful and soothing environment.  If you missed coming to our open house, we invite you to come by anytime to take a look.

Electric Brush versus Manual Brushes

There have been multiple studies comparing the effectiveness of manual brushes as opposed to electric brushes.

Although not all electric brushes are the same, these studies conclude that in general electric brushes are more efficient in controlling plaque than manual brushes. Theoretically, you can do a very good brushing with a regular hand brush, but the movements of an electric brush make the task easier and more effective.

Also, some electric brushes (Sonicare) produce sonic vibrations that are difficult to mimic with a hand brush! Other electric brushes like Oral-B and Rotadent have small heads that help you access hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. This aspect is more important when you are talking about someone with orthodontic braces or a history of gum disease.

If you have any questions about electric toothbrushes and you live in Petaluma or surrounding area, give us a call today!

How to Floss Your Teeth (Dental Health Month)

How to Floss Your Teeth

The surfaces that are between teeth are not accessible to brush; therefore, the best way to clean them is by flossing. The frequency of flossing is like brushing and ideally after each meal, though one time a day (before going to bed) is the minimum necessary.




To start, cut a piece of dental floss (approximately 2 feet). Wrap both sides of the floss around your middle fingers. Using your index and thumb, glide the floss in between all your teeth one by one. When flossing, make sure you are not cutting your gums. The goal is to clean the teeth surfaces, not the gums. In the space in between teeth, press the floss against each side of the tooth (hug the tooth) and gently move it back and forth and up and down. Then move to the opposite surface of the adjacent tooth.

If you have any questions about flossing your teeth and you live in Petaluma or surrounding area, give us a call today!