by MLK | Apr 5, 2013 | Community, Uncategorized
April, also known as National Facial Protection Month, is upon us, and for Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards and our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry, that only means one thing: it’s once again time to remind our patients to...
by MLK | Mar 21, 2013 | Community, Uncategorized
Fluoride is a naturally found ion with a history of greatly reducing the incidence of tooth decay in children. However, over the past decade Americans have increasingly consumed bottled water, most of which does not contain fluoride, and children are no longer getting...
by MLK | Mar 14, 2013 | Holidays, Uncategorized
“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time — a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold: It must be St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re not Irish, how do you go...
by MLK | Mar 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s almost spring! Tulips are blooming and the world is awakening from its winter sleep. We thought today we would remind our patients about the need to visit our office for your cleaning. After all, studies have shown there could a link between proper oral and...
by MLK | Feb 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Great question. It’s usually easy to tell when you have a cavity, but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your mouth without you even knowing. In fact, you can have the beginning stages of gum disease without even noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease...
by MLK | Feb 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
By now, you’re probably familiar with our blog-writing process: Each week, we write about important dental topics and your well-being, including the treatments we proudly offer. This week, though, we thought we’d step back and ask you, our amazing patients: what’s on...
by MLK | Feb 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
You may remember our post from last week, when we discussed February being National Dental Health Month and the benefits of visiting our office every six months (or as recommended). But did you know February also marks American Heart Month? It’s a great time to...
by MLK | Jan 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
From your very first visit to our office, we strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We are always updating our office with the most advanced and up-to-date dental technologies and methods and are here to get to know you personally and...
by MLK | Jan 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
With winter sports underway, we wanted to remind our patients about the importance of wearing a mouthguard while you’re on the court or the field. Here are some frequent questions we hear from our patients about mouthguards. Q: What are mouthguards? A: Mouthguards are...
by MLK | Jan 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of the year again, when we try to stick to our New Year’s Resolutions. If you look around, you’ll notice many ads are about fitness and exercise equipment. However, the best place to start is with smart nutrition. A healthy diet is very important. If we...
by MLK | Jan 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
The dreaded cold and flu season is here again! After recovering from your cold, one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush! Germs can linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by...
by MLK | Dec 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
With the year almost over, we thought we would ask you, our dear patients: what was memorable about 2012 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2013? Do you have a new year’s resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year? We want to wish all our...
by MLK | Dec 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today we thought we would remind our patients to practice good oral hygiene to keep those pearly whites shining and happy! This includes brushing and flossing on a regular basis, brushing after consuming foods that can stain your teeth and visiting our office every...
by MLK | Dec 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as we reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? Hitting the slopes? A clean slate for 2013? Opening...
by MLK | Dec 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
We know dental emergencies are never convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, we are committed to your child’s dental health and are happy to see you. When your child’s dental health is at risk, we will do everything we can to make sure he or...
by MLK | Dec 7, 2012 | Oral Health, Uncategorized
Looking for ways to motivate your child to brush his or her teeth? Why not compare their teeth to those of their favorite animals? After all, everyone loves fun facts. Like people, some animals have several different kinds of teeth, while others have only one kind....
by MLK | Nov 29, 2012 | Community, Holidays, Uncategorized
Here at the office of Drs. Morrow, Lai, and Edwards, we, like all of you, are eagerly welcoming in the holiday season! Soon, the weather will start to get colder and we’ll all be busy planning out our much-needed time with loved ones. But, it seems that no matter how...
by MLK | Nov 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Cranberry and Cinnamon Tart Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (5 1/4 ounces) fresh cranberries 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 tablespoon water All-purpose flour, for dusting Pate Sucree 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 8 ounces cranberry jam...
by MLK | Nov 16, 2012 | pediatric dentistry, Uncategorized
Taking care of your smile is nothing new! People have been brushing their teeth for thousands of years. In fact, the first “toothbrush” was created around 3000BC! Ancient civilizations used a thin twig with a frayed edge to rub against their teeth for cleaning. The...
by MLK | Nov 2, 2012 | Oral Health, Uncategorized
Perhaps you don’t even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what was happening. For many people, teeth grinding is a habit and a mechanical reflex; when they’re awakened and informed...
by MLK | Oct 22, 2012 | pediatric dentistry, Uncategorized
Mouthwash can play a vital role in helping keep the mouth fresh, healthy, and bacteria-free – but is it safe for your child? If your little one is under the age of 6, the American Dental Association recommends that you should hold off on giving him or her mouthwash....
by MLK | Oct 12, 2012 | pediatric dentistry, Uncategorized
When you were a child, your mother may have instructed you to drink all your milk to build strong bones. Now that you have children of your own, you may hear yourself parroting those instructions you received years ago. Getting enough dairy is essential for young...
by MLK | Oct 4, 2012 | Oral Health, Uncategorized
Now that fall has arrived, your family may be busy keeping up with the fall sports season. Our team understands the importance of your child staying active and having fun. Since we want to help keep your family safe, we wanted to talk about mouth guards – what...
by MLK | Sep 28, 2012 | pediatric dentistry, Uncategorized
Everybody is jumping on the electric toothbrush bandwagon in recent years, with many experts in the dental field claiming electric toothbrushes provide superior dental care. It’s true that electric toothbrushes are recommended for those who can’t do a good job...
by MLK | Sep 21, 2012 | pediatric dentistry, Uncategorized
At Our office, we encourage our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which is the process of cleaning between the teeth to remove food and debris from the areas that are hard to reach with a...
