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The American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month each February. This is to raise awareness about the importance of establishing healthy oral health habits early on in life.

You probably bathe your baby or toddler every night, but taking care of his or her teeth should also become part of your nightly routine. We’ve talked a lot about taking care of your child’s teeth in the past, and what better time than now to remind parents of some important details when it comes to their children’s teeth?

Because tooth decay is the leading infectious disease in children, regular dental visits should be a crucial part of your child’s life every six months. Even before the first baby tooth erupts in infants, you should be thinking about putting a dental health plan in place. Some things you should consider include:

• Cleaning your infant’s gums with a clean, damp cloth
• As the first teeth erupt, begin brushing them with a very soft toothbrush with little or no paste
• Brush your child’s teeth thoroughly before bedtime
• Have your child begin to brush with assistance until age 7-8

A Winning Smile Dental Center is a family dentist in Louisville and cares for both children and adults. Contact our office to schedule a visit for your family.

One of the most common complaints we get from patients is that they wished they had whiter teeth. Everyday habits and lifestyles can leave teeth yellowish or stained in color.

Our office now has a couple of options available for people looking to brighten their smile: in-office whitening or at-home trays.

Whether you choose to get your teeth whitened in our office (the quickest way to achieve results) or by using at-home trays (done in the privacy of your home) each whitening service offers its own set of benefits. It’s up to the patient to decide what is best for them.

You can read more about each option on our tooth whitening page on our website, and don’t forget to ask about our whitening for life program!

Whiter teeth could be just an office visit away! Click here to learn more!

An article in the Courier Journal titled, “Dentist Check for Non-Dental Problems” by Michael Binbaum, caught my interest for a number of reasons. The article highlighted the relationship between conditions in your mouth and disease or conditions in the rest of the body.

Not many people associate a healthy mouth with an overall healthy body, but the teeth and mouth can actually say a lot about how healthy a person is. Below are some of the conditions highlighted in the Courier Journal article. Your dentist may be the first to identify these conditions, so don’t miss out on your regular six-month check-ups.

• Type 2 Diabetes—Gums that bleed easily in the absence of plaque or Leukemia
• Acid Reflux—Pitted teeth
• Oral Cancer—White spots of an irregular nature that don’t heal in a couple of weeks
• Kidney Disease—A sweet ammonia breath
• Osteoporosis—Certain dark areas on x-rays
• Bulimia—Front teeth that are very thin or worn away

Your dentist, if diligent, can often detect these conditions before they become tragic and can refer you for an evaluation and/or treatment.

So remember to see your dentist regularly for checkup and screenings. If you’re looking for a new dentist in the Okolona or Highview area, contact our office to schedule an appointment. It might save more than your teeth.

The new year should represent a new you, right? A new you could mean a new exercise program, a new healthy diet, or maybe even a new smile. Whatever your new year’s resolution, we hope taking better care of your oral health plays a part in it.

Having a healthy smile doesn’t require a lot of time, money, or commitment on your part. It does require regular six-month check ups to the dentist along with brushing and flossing twice a day—something most people do anyway!

A Winning Smile is accepting new patients and we’d love to help you achieve your best smile. We also accept most insurance plans. If you’re looking for a new dentist for the new year, call our office and ask for Julie. She can answer any questions you have about your dental health and if your insurance is accepted here.

Our office is located close to major businesses in the Okolona/Highview area in Louisville including GE, Ford, and UPS—and we have extended hours so you can stop by before or after work.

Call today to make an appointment. Let’s make 2012 a great year for your dental health!

A Winning Smile has a great referral program in place. Kathy Heinzman, a patient here at A Winning Smile (seen in the picture below) has recently reaped the benefits of the program.

Because Kathy referred a new patient to our office, and that patient resulted in new business for us, we awarded Kathy with a gift as a way to say thanks.

We appreciate the loyalty our patients show us year after year, and we’re always welcoming new patients along the way! Thanks, Kathy, for your loyalty and your recent referral. Enjoy your shopping trip to Macy's!

Know someone you’d like to refer? Click here for more information.

All of us at A Winning Smile Dental Center would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

We appreciate your business more than you know, and want to thank you for helping us grow our practice and expand in 2011.

If you’re past due on your six-month check-up, we encourage you to contact us after the holidays to schedule an appointment.

Until then, check out some of the pictures from our Christmas party! We had a blast exchanging gifts and celebrating together.

Merry Christmas from your friends at A Winning Smile!