You tend to learn a thing or two when you work as a dentist Whatever you do in life, you always learn something. As a pediatric dentist in Medford, Oregon, we’ve certainly learned a lot about family, health, and life. We’d like to share three things that we’ve learned as we’ve helped you and your family. 1. Caring for others …
Electric Toothbrushes: Fact or Myth?
Are electric toothbrushes really better for your teeth? With hundreds of toothbrush options available in stores, many consumers may be wondering if electric toothbrushes really are better for your teeth. While some individuals swear by the efficiency of electric toothbrushes, many dentists seem to agree—the way you brush your teeth matters much more than the type of toothbrush you choose …
History of the Toothfairy
Where does the toothfairy come from? As your trusted family dentists of Medford, Oregon we decided to cover one of our favorite stories related to teeth today. We’re covering the legend of the toothfairy. The tooth fairy, a tradition in the United States and other countries, is the magical fairy that puts money under children’s pillows. The question is, where …
Spring (Teeth) Cleaning
Clean Your Teeth… And Your House As spring is quickly approaching, you’ve most likely got dirty baseboards and window sills on your mind. But the truth is, taking care of your body is just as important as taking care of your home. A perfect place to get started on taking care of your body is with your teeth. So here’s …
Ways To Keep Busy & Happy This Summer
Ways Top Keep The Kids Happy & Energetic! With school coming to close in a few weeks, we know what’s coming. There may be children with high levels of energy at the house, all day, every day for up to 3 months. Because we are the pediatric dentist in Medford Oregon we want to help your children (and you) to …
Top 3 Reasons to Live in Southern Oregon
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably at least a little familiar with many of the benefits of living in the Northwest. When people think of the Northwest they think of green trees and lots of rain. Although this is true for Washington and part of Oregon, southern Oregon has its own reasons for being a great place to raise …
New Teeth for the New Year
Photo by Flickr User Scott Cresswell Chances are, you’ve already set some great New Year’s resolutions for 2014. That’s great! But you’ve probably forgotten a very important part of yourself that also needs some careful attention this year: your teeth. Don’t stress, it’s still January, and you’ve still got time to make some goals for 2014; this time, just don’t …
All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth
Photo by Steven Depolo The classic Christmas tune “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” may be just what your little one is feeling this Christmas season. Although some kids enjoy the attention they get from others when they’re missing their front two teeth, others are anxious to be able to eat normally again, or to have …
Preschool Visits and Field Trips
Dr. Dixon recently visited Noah’s Ark Preschool in Central Point. He had a great time talking to the kids and their parents about the importance of brushing and flossing and proper techniques. We also had a local preschool class come to our office on a field trip. The kids had a blast dressing up like the Dr. and seeing the …