It’s a timely but uncomfortable topic. The recently emerged Corona virus, now officially named CoVid-19, appears to be in headlines around the world. Instilling some fear and anxiousness, today we thought we’d take a look at what you need to know from the perspective of your oral health and your oral health care provider. This […]
Read MoreGreen beer, chocolate by the gross metric tonne, green gum and green-coated candy like “jaw-breakers” (the name alone instills fear in Dentists everywhere) along with candy-coated chocolate eggs and more, are all things you will find in abundance right now at your local grocery store. Well, perhaps not the green beer but you’ll certainly find […]
Read MoreTo borrow a term from facebook today we’re doing a #tbt – a “Throwback Thursday” even if it isn’t actually a Thursday! Why? Recently in the news you might have been hearing some information about dental x-rays and the use of the “extra” apron – specifically the one placed across your neck. These discussions have […]
Read MoreOne thing that has long fascinated me is the study in contrasts between photographs taken in the 1800’s and those taken today – and I’m not just talking about the “selfie” or “duckface” phase many of our younger generation seem to be indulging in! No, rather I am referring to the fact that historically, folks […]
Read MoreWhile blogging about our dental practice the other week I made a joke about having dental work done in the last century, as in 1979! Technically, while maybe not a “century” ago, it was in the 20th century and we are now in the 21st so it only makes sense that dental care has changed […]
Read MoreThe Team at Brinkley Dental has a saying, you can read it right on our website anytime. We say this: “Remember, your smile speaks before you even say a word!” A smile conveys so much meaning and emotion. It can be a warm greeting, convey happiness and joy or sometimes the exact opposite – we […]
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again already. Can you believe it? Here we are facing another set of seasonal holiday celebrations that will soon be followed by a new year. Not just any new year either but also, the start of a whole new decade. What do you have planned for 2020? If you’ve been […]
Read MoreIf you have little ones, you don’t need the team here at Brinkley Dental to remind you that the holidays are fast approaching. Chances are, the kids are doing a great job of that all by themselves! With the arrival of the holiday season also comes the arrival of (typically) a bit more chocolate, more […]
Read MoreWe’ve shared in several of our past blog posts how important a role the simple smile can play in our overall mental health. Today, we’re delving in to even deeper territory; talking about how a healthy smile might also play a role in helping to enhance the recovery of those living with addiction and mental […]
Read MoreAs you might expect, in this space we talk a lot about teeth. How to care for your teeth: how to brush, floss and rinse, how to manage health related dental issues and in the past we’ve even talked about fun stuff like various tooth fairy myths from around the world. What we haven’t talked […]
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