by gmsadmin | Feb 6, 2017
by gmsadmin | Mar 4, 2016
As your dental team, we here at Sunshine Dental care about your comfort and the quality of your visit. As ethical, honest practitioners, we promise you and your family: 1. To respect your needs and wants 2. To do no harm 3. To do good with your best interests in mind 4. To be fair and treat you to the best of our abilities, no matter your background 5. To be truthful in your diagnosis and treatment By following these golden rules we can become your partner in your dental health for a...
by gmsadmin | Feb 12, 2016
Happy Birthday, Mr. President! Both the 1st and the 16th presidents celebrated their birthdays in February. While little is known about the state of Lincoln’s oral health (indeed no picture of the president smiling exists),Washington is rather famous for his wooden dentures. Or is he…? It turns out, Washington didn’t have wooden teeth at all! Wood is one of very worst materials dentures can be made from – the bacteria in human saliva would break down the material and turn it to pulp. Instead, dentures of the 1700s were made out of porcelain, ivory and bone – both human and animal. Washington even kept some of his own pulled teeth with the hopes that they could be used for his dentures. Talk about resourceful! Today’s dentures are made from plastic or porcelain and have a custom fit – unlike poor Washington’s. Here at Sunshine Dental, we have same-day repair, in case anything should happen to damage your...
by gmsadmin | Feb 5, 2016
February is Black History Month; so today we have chosen to highlight and honor the United States’ first professionally trained African American dentist, Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman, DDS. Born in 1846 in Washington DC, to parents who had been slaves, Freeman worked as apprentice for a white dentist who encouraged him to apply to dental college and get his certification. After being rejected by two other schools, Freeman was accepted into Harvard Medical School at the age of 21. Upon graduation, he set up his private practice in Washington DC, and began mentoring other African American youths interested in medical practice until his death. Honored by the all-black National Dental Association in1913, previous called the Robert T. Freeman Dental Society in 1907, the NDA adopted Dr. Freeman’s mission to extend dental treatment and education to the poor, disabled, elderly, and those racially discriminated...
by gmsadmin | Jan 29, 2016
February is almost here, and you know what that means! Yes! National Children’s Dental Health Month! Celebrating it’s 75th year, this year’s slogan is “Sugar Wars.” Each month, the American Dental Association brings together dental professionals and teachers to promote good oral health to children. Join the Smileys, McGrinns and K9 in their spaceship, the USS SweetSwatter! It is equipped with toothbrush swatters, fighting against the SweetTooth Invaders. Free Activity Sheets, Coloring Pages, and Posters are Available for Download on the ADA website here: http://www.ada.org/en/public-programs/national-childrens-dental-health-month. ...
by gmsadmin | Jan 22, 2016
With busy, hectic lives, our oral health sometimes falls by the wayside. Here are 5 easy things you can to do to keep your mouth healthy: Brush your teeth for two minutes, two times a day. Drink water. Not only does it hydrate you, it cleans bacteria from your teeth. Avoid sugary foods. Energy drinks, soda and sticky candy do damage to the surface of your teeth and increase the risk of cavities. Stop smoking. Smoking creates an ideal environment for bacteria that can cause gum infection and bone loss. Visit your dentist! Remember to come see us twice a year for cleanings and to catch any problems that DO show up,...
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