I am a strong believer in the free market. There are many products and services that offer great advantages when done as a DIY or at a better cost. However, we all know there are some things better left to the educated professionals. Here are three dental DIYs I recommend a second thought before jumping…
I’m beginning to slowly understand that there are many stages to parenting. Having just recently ventured into the teenage realm, I say to myself, “Surely I didn’t act like this when I was that age.” It’s hard to believe how quickly your once energetic and helpful child is suddenly stricken with these intermittent phases of…
With Easter egg hunts just around the corner, you would think this dental article will lecture on the importance of minimizing candy and sugar (which I am), but it’s also a great opportunity to reveal a few of our own “dental Easter eggs” of facts and tips related to your dental care. Egg 1: Flossing…
It’s once again that time of year when we schedule our annual spring cleaning, which is usually pleasant, as long as they don’t bounce all over the place. Dad jokes aside, spring does arrive with its own dental affairs, namely, sport-related concerns. As we venture into the athletic arena this spring, here are a few…
It’s a new year, and as I reflect on the intimate time spent over the holidays with family and friends, celebrating the season and appreciating those cherished moments of joy and giving, I can only sum it all up in four simple words: I ate too much. Yes, once again, we start the new year…
The New Year will soon be upon us, and with that comes new opportunities for declarations of improvement and resolve. As we usher into the new year with innovative notions of self-development, the team at Country Lakes Family Dental would like to encourage all resolution enthusiasts to take on the New Year with a smile!…
If laughter is the best medicine, it seems insurance would only cover a giggle. Insurance appears to have shifted from its original purpose of helping with unexpected events to only covering preventative care and denying larger treatment cases. For dental insurance, many have witnessed an increase in premiums and copays but no change in coverage….
A health insurance agent and his two buddies were on an ocean fishing excursion in shark-infested waters. When the boat began to sink from a leak, they scrambled to the lifeboat, only to realize there was only a two-person capacity. While frantically trying to decide who should be in the lifeboat, the health insurance agent’s…
We all are creatures of routine. As a parent, one of my favorite routines is bedtime, specifically when it comes time to brush my kids’ teeth. As they squirm and resist, I am happy to continually remind them that their daddy is a dentist and they are lucky to get a professional cleaning every night,…
As we try to keep our cool in the summer heat, I find that even I am guilty of having ice cream on my mind. In addition, being a fan of origin stories, I am reminded of the discovery of the waffle cone. As the legend goes, Abe Doumar was a traveling salesman at the…
