Photo by freestocks.org The modern-day expectation of celebrating Valentine’s Day brings a mix of emotions for most everyone in mid-February. New romances feel the pressure to impress, long-term couples try to top last year’s celebrations and singles everywhere reject the holiday entirely or exchange it for an evening of quality time with family or friends. Either way, the greeting card,... read more »
February is National Gum Disease Awareness Month, and we are here for it! Working daily with gums makes us excited about creating awareness on how best to keep your gums healthy no matter what your age. When we say your smile thrives on good oral care, most patients typically think of their teeth, but the gums are just as crucial... read more »
Did you know that the NAACP was established on February 12, 1909, the centennial anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln? Today, we celebrate Black History Month every year. It is a time when we join our neighbors around the country to honor the contributions black citizens have made to our nation. It all began as part of an initiative... read more »
Whenever we begin a new year, we often feel like making resolutions for better habits and better health. Along with better general health, striving for better oral health can make a huge difference in our happiness. That is because the smile and the body are intricately linked, and a healthier smile makes for a more attractive and confident smile. In... read more »
Every year, Americans join like-minded folks across the country in honoring the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. who was arguably the civil rights movement's best-known speaker and protector. This Baptist minister's goal was to actively convince the U.S. government to end legalized segregation with changes to federal and state law. His strategy was using nonviolence and civil disobedience to... read more »
Monday, January 11th, we are celebrating National Milk Day! Our dentists, Dr. Peter Kim, Dr. William Altig and Dr. Eric Gregg, along with the rest of our Sierra Oaks Dental team wholeheartedly promote the importance of milk in our daily diet. It is vital for its protective qualities of the teeth and jawbone, along with your general health by preventing... read more »
Bobbleheads have been around longer than you think. Dating as far back as the 1700’s in Asia and Continental Europe, these nodding figurines, once called “temple-nodders” are more than just agreeable toys. Today, bobbleheads have their own Hall of Fame Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have replicated celebrities, athletes, politicians, fictional characters and animals commercially since the 1900’s and are pop... read more »
New Year's Eve is fast approaching and for many people, it can't come fast enough! 2020 has been a challenging year for most of us as we adapt to a new normal during a global pandemic. Historically, New Year's resolutions began during the time of the ancient Babylonians, around 4,000 years ago where they held the first recorded celebrations honoring... read more »
Did you know that "National Maple Syrup Day" is celebrated on 12/17? With the holidays in full swing, sugar is often on the menu this month as we envision stockings filled with treats, tables bearing festive cookies, pies and cakes, all designed to fill us with good cheer! Maple syrup is also good as a glaze on savory dishes like... read more »
Winter is almost here, and sports activities can find a way to bring a dental emergency into your life during the busy holiday season. Whether you are skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, swimming, or surfing, accidents can happen. It can mean running into a tree while sledding, falling on your face at an ice skating rink, or knocking a tooth out... read more »
