Give a Smile Challenge

There is a lot of negativity in this world. A lot. Turn on the TV, read the paper, the headlines are about the 4 D's: Death, Destruction, Debt and Doom...which leads me to the 5th D: Depressed! One of my personal goals this year is to be more positive in general. For me, it's always so easy to look at the flaws: the chip in the cup, the missing button, the askew pillow. As a child there's even a game of "What's wrong with this picture?, " which is really setting us up to look at the negative. It is so easy to complain, and groan, and gripe, instead of being massively grateful that we are alive to experience every nuance of life. The awesome highs and the gut wrenching lows, it's all a part of being alive. Something all of us take for granted.

Random Acts of Kindness Week was officially Feb. 13-19 this year, but wouldn't the world be a better place if we practiced unexpected kindness everyday? Spread the love..., it doesn't have to be big: buy a coffee for a stranger (or a friend), clean up the yard of a neighbor, leave a note in a library book before returning it. The small, unexpected joys of everyday life are the best.

Our office has started the "Give a Smile Challenge" a pay it forward movement of random acts of kindness. Kindness brings smiles, and hey, we are ALL about smiles at our place! :) It's pretty simple, just let us know about a random act of kindness you give or receive via our facebook page, youtube channel or just snail mail. We will be have one winner per quarter and that winner will receive an iPod Touch.

Go Ahead....Make Someone's Day.

and Keep Smiling!

Healthy Smiles for Life

February is known as the month of love for Valentine's Day, but it is also National Children's Dental Health month. The American Academies of Pediatrics and Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association (ADA) recommend each child be established in a dental home by the age of one. Baby teeth are important for many reasons, they hold the space for permanent teeth, the help with speech & chewing and taking care of them establishes good dental habits for your child.

Cavities are preventable. Your child is at risk for decay as soon as the first tooth appears due to bacteria in the mouth from food and drinks. Dental health is also linked with other health problems later in life such as heart disease, and difficulty controlling blood sugar. Basically our bodies are open system and inflammation travels from our mouths via our bloodstream to other parts of our body.

The best way to get your baby's smile off to a healthy start is to establish a dental home, encourage good dental habits, but most of all be a good dental role model because children learn what they see. Keep Smiling!