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Jun 2, 20211 min read
A healthy diet is important for your child’s teeth
Food choices and eating patterns can affect whether your child has problems like tooth decay and cavities. A healthy diet that limits...
Jun 2, 20212 min read
Summerize those eyes
Your eyes can get sunburned. It's called photokeratitis, and it makes for uncomfortable, itchy, tired and tearing eyes. Avoid it by using...
Jun 2, 20211 min read
Smiling through summer
We’re raring to go on all the fun things for summer! While you’re planning, evaluate your family’s dental health and safety so you don’t...
Jun 2, 20211 min read
A recycling quiz…
It’s hard to tell which boxes can be recycled and which ones cannot, especially when they are all made from paper products. Of the...
Mar 25, 20211 min read
Get Your Guide to Living WasteWise in Lane County
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” —...
Mar 25, 20212 min read
20/20 vision doesn’ttell the whole story
Many parents think their child’s vision is fine because the child was tested at school and brought home a report of 20/20 vision. This is...
Mar 25, 20211 min read
The dog ate my retainer
And other reasons we offer lifetime retainers “I left it on my lunch tray” "I could have sworn I put it back in its case!" We’ve heard it...
Mar 25, 20211 min read
But they’re just baby teeth...
A common question pediatric dentists get from parents: “Why do we have to treat baby teeth? Aren’t they just going to fall out?” Baby...
Mar 25, 20213 min read
Family Adventures in the Hawaiian Islands
One of the best parts of traveling with your family is having adventures together. For the last year, many of us have been stuck at home...
Feb 3, 20213 min read
Get Ready to Travel!
It has been a long year since most of us have been able to take a vacation, and the world of travel has changed dramatically. Many things...
Feb 3, 20212 min read
Your baby needs an eye exam
No one is born with 20/20 eyesight. Seeing this level of detail develops when each eye has the opportunity to send strong, clear images...
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Avoid expensive disposable cleaning wipes
Pretreated cleaning wipes cost three to four times more than the product sold in liquid or spray form. After their single use, disposable...
Feb 3, 20212 min read
A “Rey” of Sunshine Program
How one Eugene orthodontist is providing smiles to those in need. "We believe everyone should be able to have their best smile, and our...
Feb 3, 20211 min read
The No Cavity Club
When it comes to children’s teeth, fluoride is a common concern for parents Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that has been...
Feb 3, 20212 min read
Organize a drive-by party parade
Who wouldn’t enjoy a parade in their honor? Make it shipshape and organized, by attending to these details... Choose the time and day,...
Dec 7, 20201 min read
Age-appropriate dental tools
When it comes to your child’s dental health, it’s important to start early, be consistent and use the right tools. 1: A finger brush or a...
Dec 7, 20201 min read
Start off your new year Shipshape & Organized
Here’s a plan (call it a New Year’s resolution, if you want) to start 2021 off right. Goal #1: Make a list of the rooms in your home and...
Oct 6, 20203 min read
Palm Springs, COVID-19 style
Many families are looking for a destination that is easy to get to with lots of options for outdoor, socially distanced activities. Good...
Oct 6, 20201 min read
Self-Care for Your Eyes
Winter cold, dryness indoors from heaters and wood stoves, and plenty of screen time can cause discomfort for your eyes. A few ways to...
Oct 6, 20201 min read
You may think its recyclable, but if it’s not...
Ask WasteWise Lane County Placing incorrect items in your recycling bin can damage the sorting equipment and cause system failures. A...
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