Month: August 2016

Understanding Your Treatment Plan The path to a healthier mouth starts with your dental treatment plan. Developed just for you, and based on your specific dental needs. You and your dental team will work together, to ensure your mouth is healthy and you're smiling bright! What it entails... A Treatment Plan outlines exactly what dental services your dentist recommends, in what time frame, and the associated fees. It is a comprehensive, big-picture approach to oral care, designed to prevent small issues from getting bigger and more expensive. Your customized plan is just that — yours... When questions arise, or you don’t feel comfortable with an aspect of your dental treatment plan, talk with your dentist. It’s important that you feel...

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The back-to-school smooth transition for parents can be tricky... planning, organizing and making sure your kids are ready for their new school year will pay off. Here are some key things to help you as you prepare your child for school and help him or her to have a smooth transition. Start preparing for the school year early.  This means getting kids on a regular sleep schedule at least a few weeks before the school year and starting to ease back into school-time routines. Take the kids with you to shop for school supplies and back-to-school clothes as a means to excite them and get them looking forward to the year. When possible, let them chose their colors and styles!...

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Why does my child need HPV vaccine? The GARDASIL®9 vaccine is given to protect your child from most of the cancers caused by a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. HPV is a common virus, that spreads between humans when they have sexual contact with another person. Approximately 14 million people, including teens, but not limited to young people become infected with HPV each year. An HPV infection can cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers in women and penile cancer in men. HPV can also cause anal cancer, throat cancer, and genital warts in both men and women. When should my child be vaccinated? The GARDASIL®9 vaccine is recommended for preteen boys and girls (age 11 -12), so they are protected before ever being...

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