Entries by Dr. Kathy Jacobsen

5 WAYS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SMILE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

1. Opt for Smile-Friendly Stocking Stuffers: Nearly everyone indulges in more sweets than they usually would throughout the holidays. The National Confectioners Association says, “77% of people include candy in holiday gifts.” Instead of having too many candy canes or other sticky, hard candies eat more chocolate. Chocolate is much easier to brush off whereas […]

WHAT WE EAT AFFECTS OUR SMILE!

The food we eat can have a big impact on our teeth. It is obviously important to take good care of your smile by brushing and flossing but the things we eat can also affect our teeth. To keep those pearly whites bright snack on crunchy vegetables that do not get stuck in the teeth […]

SMILES FOR LIFE

Our annual campaign for Smiles for Life is currently underway. Now through the end of June we are whitening smiles while helping the local foster kids. Arizona foster will benefit locally from the money we raise this year. Half of our proceeds will be distributed locally and the other half will support the national and […]

TOOTH PAIN- WHAT ARE THE TYPES AND CAUSES?

Tooth pain can occur in many forms, it can be isolated to one tooth, or many, it can be instigated by temperature (hot or cold) or when chewing. Let’s take a look at the most common instances of tooth pain. There are two basic types of tooth pain. – Sharp and Dull Sharp tooth pain […]

CLEAR CORRECT…A NEW EASY WAY TO STRAIGHTEN YOUR TEETH.

You deserve a smile you can be proud of, and ClearCorrect can make it happen. The clear aligners are comfortable, removable, and, best of all, nearly invisible. People won’t even notice you are wearing them. They are easy to remove for eating or a special engagement. Some severe cases can require traditional metal braces but […]

10 SECRETS FOR RAISING CAVITY FREE KIDS!

If you have kids introducing them to new things can be fun, challenging, exciting, and frustrating at the same time. I have three children and with today’s technology I expect them to grow up without cavities. When I was a kid it was almost expected to have a cavity when we went to the dentist. […]

DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dental implants are a great solution for a missing tooth. Many patients we see are missing a single tooth. Over the years we have recommended a dental bridge to replace it but some patients were hesitant to touch their adjacent teeth. These teeth were in great shape and they did not want to harm them. […]

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH

February is Dental Health month! Dental cavities are on the rise and we want to help our patients remain cavity free. We would like to spotlight easy ways to keep kids smiles cavity free. 1. Effective brushing twice a day. Children need to remove the plaque that sits on the teeth every morning and every […]

SMILE!

What Does Your Smile Say About You? Want to succeed in business, fill up your social calendar, and get more romance into your life? One secret may be in your smile. A Confiddent Smile exudes success. “A smile conveys confidence and professionalism,” says Lily T. Garcia, DDS, DDS, MS, FACP, president of the American College […]