Wednesday, December 23, 2009

What is a sweet tooth?


When someone claims to have a sweet tooth we all know they aren't referring to an actual physical tooth that's sweet. But do you know what a sweet tooth is, really?

The simplest definition of a sweet tooth is that it's a craving or desire for something sugary or sweet. Although the reasons behind the how and why of a sweet tooth are based in science, in many ways they still aren't totally understood. In studies rats were shown to develop addictive behaviors when fed a diet rich in sugar, and they experienced withdrawal symptoms when the sugar was abruptly taken away. Based on this scientists discovered that sugar stimulates the brain to release dopamine, a 'feel good' brain chemical that gives us a natural high. It seems that it's that natural high that makes sugar so appealing. Theories are that the brain gets accustomed to the raised dopamine levels and that natural high is what the body is really after when a 'sweet tooth' starts acting up.

by Rigel Celeste

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Dental Book for Children




This is one of my favorite books for kids to read before visiting the dentist.

About this book
Sister Bear watches Dr. Bearson fill Brother Bear's small cavity. Then it's her turn in the chair to have a dangling baby tooth removed. An entertaining story for preschoolers of a cheerful and informative visit to a dentist.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Trick or Treat


It's that time of year. Halloween.

Here are some tips to protect your kids from the cavity bugs.

More frequent consumption of candy is bad for your teeth. Have the kids eat some of their candy in a 15 minute interval, then brush their teeth afterwards.

Try to stay away from sticky and chewy candies. These stick to your teeth and cause an increased risk for cavities.

Sugar free candies and gums with xylitol are great in reducing acid buildup that can lead to cavities.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

New addition


Introducing


Usman Imtiaz


chilling in the lap of


Raihan Imtiaz

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Insurances that we accept

Plans we currently accept:

Access Dental

Aetna

AHCCCS (State of Arizona)

Alicare Inc.

Allied Benefits Systems

ALMA

American Dental Plan

Ameriplan

Arizona Physicians IPA

Assurant

AVIA

AZ Dental

Benefit Administrative Services

Care 1st

Careington

Chesterfield Resources

CMDP/DES

Coventry National Network

Delta Dental

EDS (Employer's Dental Service)

Group Administrators Ltd

Guardian

Headstart

Healthscope Benefits

HCH Administration

Humana

Liberty Dental Plan

Maricopa

Mercy Care

Midwest Operating Engineers, Local 150

National Claims Administrative Services

NECA-IBEW Welfare Trust Fund

New England Electrical Workers

Pan American Life

Phoenix Health Plan

Savon

Smile Bright

Teamsters Local 710

Tower Life Insurance

Trustmark Insurance

United Concordia

United Medical Resources

Please contact our offices for more information.

Dental Plans we are anticipating to join:

Alliance

Americore

Ameritas

Appleton Dental

Arizona Kids Care

Beech Street

Blue Cross Arizona

Cigna

Dentemax

First Dental Health

Healthchoice

Met Life

Principal

Safeguard

Signature Wellness

TDA Banner Health

Unicore

United Healthcare

University Family Care