Going on Vacation? See Your Dentist First!

You made plans to take the family on vacation. You’ve packed and checked your "to do" list twice…but have you remembered to make your dental appointments? Nothing could ruin your getaway quite dealing with the pain of an emergency toothache. Accidents can and do happen, but why risk cutting your vacation short when you can schedule a visit to Anderson Family Dental today and make sure your smile is healthy and ready for summer fun before you hit the road.

Also, keep in mind that summer is an ideal to schedule your child's dental visit. Now that the Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley schools are in summer recess, a dental visit won’t mean missed learning opportunities. Unfortunately, many children simply are not visiting the dentist often enough. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children who enjoy general good oral health have two dental visits per year. However, according to data compiled for the most recent News and Number from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, only 45 percent of Americans age 20 or younger see a dentist once a year.

Schedule your child’s dental visit today to ensure they have the basic, preventative oral care they deserve and to keep the summer fun coming! (715) 834-9838

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Source: www.agd.org & www.medicalnewstoday.com

Proctecting Your Child's Smile

Summer is in full swing here in Eau Claire, and that means your children are probably spending more time outdoors and participating in various sports and summer fun.

According to a study by the American Dental Association, nearly 3.5 million children age 14 and under are injured while playing sports or participating in extracurricular activities every year. Many of these injuries happen to the face and mouth, and many can be prevented by wearing a mouthguard.

This protective guard can help cushion a blow that may otherwise cause cracked, broken, or loose teeth, along with other injuries. The cushioning effect of a mouthguard may also lessen the chance of a concussion or other head trauma as well.

At Anderson Family Dental, we offer a variety custom-made mouthguards to suit your family's sport and athletic needs. This simple appliance can offer effective protection and may save you hundreds of dollars in costly repairs of oral injuries. Call today for for more information on how to protect your child's smile. (715) 834-9838

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Source: www.ada.org

Most of my patients know that in my "previous life", I drove a semi truck before graduating from dental school, so this link to a story about a truck driver in Canada who was charged with careless driving while attempting to pull his own tooth was all the more amazing to me...

" Officers pulled over a tractor-trailer on Highway 402 near Sarnia, Ont., on June 30 after another driver reported a truck travelling erratically.

When they stopped the driver, they found he was trying to extract his own tooth and steer the truck at the same time."

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/cbc/100705/canada/canada_windsor_ont_trucker_tooth_pull100705


While I remember all too well the pressure to keep those wheels moving, this is NEVER a good idea...