Bobby J. Carmen, DDS

Did you know that dentists show up in famous artwork? In the renowned painting American Gothic by Grant Wood, the stone-faced farmer was modeled after Wood’s dentist.

You can prevent the rising chances of developing oral cancer by changing your lifestyle habits. Quit tobacco and alcohol abuse to significantly improve your oral health and get regular oral cancer screenings during your dental appointments to stay two steps ahead of this debilitating disease.

If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours. Anonymous

Kids need more sunlight to develop their healthy smiles. Well, they need more vitamin D, which is naturally derived from sunlight. Supplements are just as good, but make sure your kids are receiving adequate calcium and vitamin D to grow strong, healthy teeth.

Wishing all our Mom's a Happy Mother’s Day!

When you think of strong jaws, the hippopotamus should definitely come to mind. A hippo has 20-inch teeth and jaws strong enough to bite through a small boat. Their strong mouths keep them safe from predators like crocodiles and lions.

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"Not only can smiling lift your mood, but it can also elevate the mood of those around you." - Unknown

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Why is most toothpaste mint flavored? Unlike other flavors, mint activates the same sensory receptors in your mouth that detect cold temperatures. This sensation gives your teeth a clean, refreshed feeling after brushing!

Happy Memorial Day!

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Studies estimate that about 15% of people with wisdom teeth don’t need to have them removed. In fact, some researchers report that 20-25% of the human population is born without 1 to 3 wisdom teeth, and 35% is born without any wisdom teeth at all!

Chronic bad breath that doesn’t go away after brushing is a sign of a major medical condition. To determine if heart disease, liver disease, or uncontrolled diabetes is at work, visit your dentist so a thorough exam can be performed.

Share your smile with the world. It’s a symbol of friendship and peace. Christie Brinkley

Queen Elizabeth loved to use Tudor Toothpaste, which was a combination of sugar and honey that was used during the Tudor dynasty to polish teeth! Of course, brushing with sugar was a key reason why almost all her teeth had darkened or fallen out by her early fifties.

Try to rinse your mouth or chew gum after each meal. Using an antibacterial rinse will help prevent decay and gum problems. You can also chew sugar-free gum after meals which increases saliva flow that naturally neutralizes acid and washes out bacteria.