Below, Dr. Kalp Juthani, one of our High Point dentists, is interviewed with Fox8 News and gives us a dental care crash course in preparation for Halloween! Take a look at the interview below and some of the many tips and tricks to good oral health care during the month of October.
4 Tips for Healthy Teeth this Halloween:
Oral Health is linked to systemic health so always pay attention to any issues in the mouth
Dentist visits are recommended every 6 months
Brush at least 2 times per day
Floss at least once per day to get between your teeth
When it comes to gum and tooth sensitivity, this can be caused by cavities, grinding teeth, loose fillings, gum disease, infections, smoking, diabetes, stress, or hormonal changes. The best way to avoid these is to adhere to the 4 dental care tips mentioned above or speak to your dental provider for more insight.
To avoid bad breath and keep your breath fresh, Dr. Juthani also recommends brushing twice daily, using a tongue scraper, using antimicrobial mouthwash, choosing gum and mints with Xylitol not Sucrose, and staying well-hydrated.
Have further questions or need to speak to one of our Lane team members about your dental health? Request an appointment online or call us at 877-LANE-DDS! At Lane & Associates Family Dentistry, we love to make you smile!
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What a remarkable convention filled to the brim with dental knowledge, fellowship, and fun! Our corporate staff and dentists had the pleasure of attending the American Dental Association’s (ADA) SmileCon 2021 in beautiful Las Vegas last week!
The convention was held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and had over 10,000 attendees with 300 exhibitors! Our team attended CE courses, business in dentistry courses, and interacted with the other dental members from thousands of other practices across the country.
The ADA had a new take on their typical annual meeting and created an immersive experience centered around the attendee. There were incredible speakers, Smile lounge games, creative sessions, and even a scavenger hunt!
Thank you to the entire ADA staff, its volunteers, and the sponsors who hosted such an incredible week of learning, playing, and living dentistry! It truly made us smile! We can’t wait for the ADA SmileCon 2022 in Houston, see y’all there!
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Here we are again, just brushing our teeth at night and then the question pops up: Who made this? How did they come up with the idea of a brush for my teeth? Let’s dive into the who, how, and evolution of the toothbrush in today’s blog!
How was the Toothbrush invented?
The original concepts of toothbrushes were developed in 3500 BC by the Babylonians and Egyptians who created tooth sticks out of split twigs. This was later developed into “chewing sticks” in 1600 BC by the Chinese and then in 700 AD the first bristled toothbrush using hog hairs for the bristles and animal bone or bamboo for the handle was invented.
Early bamboo toothbrush in 700 AD. Photo credit ElectricTeeth.com.
William Addis took this concept one step further in 1780 in England and developed a similar toothbrush to the ones we know today. He was also the first to begin mass production of toothbrushes, some using horsehair, hog hair, or even feathers.
The toothbrush invented by William Addis in England. Photo credit ElectricTeeth.com.
The Evolution of The Toothbrush
While these toothbrushes in the 1800s were better than, say a cloth, they still had much to be desired. Hence, the evolution of the toothbrush bristles and handles began. First, in 1927 the first plastic-handled toothbrush was invented. Then, in 1938, Nylon was invented by the DuPont Company and the manual toothbrushes we know today were created.
The first electric toothbrush known as Broxodent. Photo credit ElectricTeeth.com.
Shortly after nylon-bristled brushes were invented, electric toothbrushes became popular. Then as nylon bristles were more developed, companies were able to adjust the size of the bristles to make them softer or harder. Now, we are able to pick a toothbrush based on our preference of electric vs. manual, how soft the bristles are, and even what color toothbrush we would like!
Toothbrushes Today
Our toothbrushes today have so many gadgets and gizmos attached that we are constantly seeing new models produced. High-powered spinning bristles, gentle vibrating brush-heads, and even some with infused charcoal bristles! At the core of it all though, a toothbrush is an amazing tool to keep our dental health in tip-top shape along with daily flossing and dental cleanings every 6 months.
Looking for a dental cleaning appointment in North Carolina? Lane & Associates Family Dentistry (LAA) has been in the dental field for over 40 years with locations across NC and has modern dental offices with state-of-the-art technology. If you need a dentist in North Carolina, feel free to reach out to us and schedule your next dental cleaning with LAA today!
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Knowing the impact COVID-19 has on our world today, Lane & Associates Family Dentistry(LAA) has decided to join in the research to improve our tomorrow. As of Fall 2021, LAA will be partnering with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), in the trial of their latest reusable elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMRs).
Lane & Associates Family Dentistry is proud and excited to incorporate the use of EHMRs across all 40 of its dental offices over the next several months. These EHMRs are unique because they are designed with replaceable air-filtering cartridges to prevent the spread of airborne illnesses from practitioner to the patient and vice versa.
Respirators are the standard protection device used in many industries. But their use in healthcare is unique in that a constant supply is always needed, especially during times of public health crisis. The durability and reusability of EHMRs make them desirable during product shortages for public health emergencies and challenges.
What will these respirators mean for me?
These EHMRs will only be worn by clinical staff members in our offices and will not affect your dental appointments at LAA. However, we will continue to ask that all patients who enter our facilities wear their face coverings as has been our COVID policy since May 2020.
How long will LAA be wearing the respirators?
Our clinical team members who elected to test the masks will be wearing these for the next few months. Although these masks may look cumbersome, we believe they could have life-saving effects during any subsequent pandemics, especially for those in the healthcare industry.
Our team at LAA is excited to join NIOSH in this research for a healthier tomorrow! Please reach out at info@lanedds.com if you have further questions regarding this new partnership.
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THE OLD LINE “it takes fewer muscles to smile than frown” isn’t actually true. It takes at least ten muscles to smile but as few as six to frown, so maybe the saying should be something like “you burn more calories when you smile than when you frown!” instead. However, getting a better workout isn’t the only benefit we get from smiling!
The Feedback Loop Between Smiling and Happiness
Obviously, we smile when we’re happy, but evidence shows that the very act of smiling might make us feel happier. Smiling is so closely linked to the feeling of happiness in our brains that even a fake smile can release endorphins — the feel-good hormone — and make us feel better. The next time you’re having a rough day, try flashing a smile and see if that helps a little!
We Reduce Pain and Stress by Smiling
Those endorphins we get from smiling can do a lot of helpful things besides just contributing to a better mood. Short-term, endorphins help to reduce pain and relieve stress because they function in a similar way to painkillers (except without the side effects).
A 2012 experiment tested how long it took subjects’ heart rates to return to normal after completing a stressful task, and the smiling subjects recovered faster. The way the experiment worked was that the non-smiling group had to hold a pencil between their lips while they did the task (forcing a more pout-like expression), while the smiling group had to hold the pencil between their teeth (forcing more of a smile).
The Long-Term Benefits of Smiling: A Better Immune System!
Those short-term endorphin effects are great, but it doesn’t even stop there! Over time, when we make a habit of smiling more, the effects compound into long-term health benefits like making us more resilient against illnesses and reducing our risk of getting cancer. The reason for this is that the better we manage our stress, the fewer stress-induced mutations our cells go through over the years.
Smile More, Live Longer
People typically perceive a smiling face as being more attractive and younger than a non-smiling face, and that’s not just about appearances. Over the course of a lifetime of smiling, we might accrue enough health benefits to actually live longer. One way to make it easier to smile more is to be proud of the way our smiles look because we have healthy teeth and gums. For that, we need great dental health habits and regular professional dental care.
Bring Your Beautiful Smile to the Dentist!
Don’t fight the battle for your smile’s health on your own; the dentist can help. Schedule regular cleaning appointments to get that professional deep clean and catch any problems while they are still small, and bring any questions you have about dental health with you!
Nothing makes us smile quite like our patients! Reach out to schedule your dental appointment with Lane & Associates Family Dentistry today or call us at 877-LANE-DDS!
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The Town of Cary’s 45th Annual Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival was held this past weekend at Cary Town Hall. The event featured local artists, live entertainment, children’s activities, and a variety of food and drink vendors. Lane & Associates Family Dentistry was proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s event and excited to help cool down any festival go-ers with our fans and water stations! It was a hot one!
The Lazy Daze Festival 2021 featured artist Lyudmila Tomova created this custom piece for us!
We also had a blast at our Kid’s Lazy Daze artwork station where they had an opportunity to draw, stamp, sticker, or color a fun piece of art! Take a look at some of the beautiful masterpieces!
Finally, nothing says festivals like a fun prize wheel and giveaways! Our prize wheel was spinning for attendees to win an assortment of swag items like T-shirts, frisbees, mints, and we even held a $100 Target Gift Card giveaway at the event. We’re sure you’re thinking, yeah, but who won?! We are so happy to announce that Jasmine S.won the $100 Target Gift Card! Congratulations, Jasmine!
Thank you to all of the attendees who stopped by to hang with us or schedule their dental appointments with any of our Cary dentists! We had a wonderful time sharing smiles with our amazing Cary community! #happylazydaze
We are so excited to announce that Dr. Victoria Gill, aka “Dr. Tori”, is joining Lane & Associates as our in-house Pediatric Dentist! Dr. Tori will begin seeing patients in our sister company NCOSO (NC Oral Surgery + Orthodontics) at the Cary St Charles and Durham Miami offices starting August 16th. She will also be accepting Medicaid patients at these locations.
LAA is prepping for all of the back-to-school dental appointments and we were so thrilled to be a part of our local Cary school Cardinal Charter Academy’s Block Party! Their back-to-school Block Party was held on Saturday, August 7th from 10 am to 1 pm. Our Cary and Raleigh dental teams showed up with lots of fun games, prizes, free swag, and even a great giveaway (tickets to the Carolina Mudcats)!
There was also a Fresh Ice Cream Food Truck on-site for all of the kids and school tours were available for all of the registered families. What an amazing event and an incredible weekend! Thank you to all of the families that came out to see us and visit Cardinal Charter Academy.
Take a look at the fun below!
Looking for a dentist in Cary near Cardinal Charter Academy? Lane & Associates Family Dentistry’s Cary St. Charles location is right next door! Visit our Cary dental page to schedule a dental appointment with our Cary Dentists today!
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Thank you for Joining Us
The Lane & Associates and NCOSO Dental Career Fair was held this past Friday, July 23rd at our Garner office and had an amazing turnout! We hope all who attended had an enjoyable experience learning about our company, our culture, and enjoying some yummy food at the same time!
Thank you to xQuisito International Foods for supplying delicious Tacos and Hibachi to all who attended. We would also like to thank our corporate team members for organizing, staffing, and promoting the event. Take a look at some photos from the dental career fair below!
A Closer Look
Our Lane & Associates and NCOSO Corporate team at the 2021 Dental Career Fair
Want to Join Us Next Time?
Learn more about careers with Lane & Associates Family Dentistry and NC Oral Surgery + Orthodontics by visiting our careers page. Feel free to email us at hr@lanedds.com and be on the lookout for our next Career Fair coming soon!
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Let’s say it together! We all scream for Ice Cream!
What a beautiful day celebrating our 2 year Anniversary of our Clinton Office last week. Our marketing team came out with prizes, games, and a Mudcats Tickets giveaway while we hosted a Free Dairy Queen Ice Cream truck to our local community in Clinton.
Take a look at some of the photos from the celebration
Congratulations are also in order for our winner of the Carolina Mudcats tickets from the event, Mariana! Thank you for coming out to see us and we hope you enjoy your tickets!
Last but not least, we wanted to send a warm thank you to all of our patients and the community of Sampson County for having us these past 2 years. Clinton has been such a welcoming town with southern hospitality through and through. We can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Our offices will be closed from December 24th through December 29th to celebrate the holidays. We’ll be back and ready to assist you on Monday, December 30th.
We wish you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!
