October Fun with Dr. Maggie’s Office
October 17, 2016
Here at Dr. Maggie Davis Pediatric Dentist, we like to stay involved in our local community and also give our patients the chance to join in on the fun! Check out some of the events we have going on at your Palm Harbor pediatric dentist’s office this month:
Halloween Candy Buyback For the Troops
Halloween is just around the corner, which means your little ones will be stocking up on their favorite candy – and lots of it! This year our office is collecting Halloween candy to donate to our troops! To participate simply drop off your Halloween candy to our office. For every pound of candy that’s donated, you’ll receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win some awesome prizes, such as a bike or Lightning Hockey tickets. Every child who donates will also receive goodie bag filled with healthy snacks and vouchers for goodies around town.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mouthguard Sale
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our office is offering our Breast Cancer Awareness Mouthguards at a reduced price! Normally $277, we’re offering our mouthguards for $150 throughout the month of October. Not only does wearing a mouthguard protect your pearly whites from damage during physical activities, but it can also honor all those who are battling breast cancer.
Fall Festival and Happy Halloween House
We’re proud to be sponsoring this year’s YMCA Fall Festival and Happy Halloween House! We’ll be providing goodie bags for all the kids who attend on Friday, October 28th at the North Pinellas YMCA.
Follow this link to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/179013152545076/.
Inbetween carving pumpkins, decorating the house, and dressing up, it helps to use this candy-filled time of the year to teach your kids about the importance of good oral hygiene. Don’t skip out on the Halloween excitement, simply make sure your little ones give their pearly whites some extra TLC. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about the happenings around our office, give us a call. From everyone here at Dr. Maggie’s office, we wish you all a safe and Happy Halloween!
Meet Your Teeth
October 3, 2016
Did you know that there are four different types of teeth in your mouth? It’s true! Each different type of tooth in your mouth performs a different function and plays its own role in helping you eat, chew, and speak. To better care for your little one’s teeth, it helps to know a bit more about each of their jobs.
Incisors
Incisors are the teeth in the front of the mouth that help support your lips. There are eight straight, flat teeth – four on top and four on bottom – and they all work to help you chew your food and correctly pronounce words.
Canines
On the sides of your incisors are your canine teeth. Everyone has four canine teeth that help to cut through food and also support the lips. These pointed teeth, known as cuspids by dentists, work to guide all of your teeth into place as your upper and lower jaw fits together.
Premolars
Your bicuspids, or premolars, are found behind your canine teeth. These premolars are flat on top and are important for maintaining the height of your face and helping you chew your food. Every adult has four premolars on top and four on bottom.
Molars
Your molars are your twelve widest and flattest teeth located behind your premolars. Four of these molars are your wisdom teeth that are the last to erupt during young adulthood. Keeping these molars clean and cavity free can be difficult since they’re in a hard to reach spot of your mouth, but a slim toothbrush can help you reach them. Similarly to your premolars, molars help keep the height of your face and help when you chew your food. The molars in your bottom jaw have two roots and your top molars have three.
To keep each one of your teeth healthy and cavity free, it’s essential to brush and floss every day, eat healthy, and visit your dentist regularly. By teaching your little ones healthy oral care habits early on, you’ll help them maintain a smile that they can be proud of! To schedule your child’s appointment with Dr. Maggie, give us a call today!