Dr. Michael Frickman, DDS

We know is long gone, but it looks like someone is getting their new front teeth!

This is what we love to hear from our patients while waiting for all our PPE to come in, so we can reopen.

~Visit the dentist every six months for regular cleanings and check-ups. ~Give your child healthy snacks when possible and be mindful to ensure your kids brush well on days sweets are enjoyed. ~Make brushing fun! Add music or purchase a musical toothbrush for your child and encourage them to pick out their toothbrush and flavored toothpaste!!!

~Candies that are sticky, sweet and sour may hold a special place in our hearts, we must remember how dangerous they can be to our teeth and even braces too. These hard or gummy candies tend to be acidic to your teeth, causing the enamel that protects them to be worn down~

Seeing you . Makes us !

Starting off 2020 with one of our favorite patients! Thank you for all the laughs.

Look who came into today! Meet Alton ... He’s training to be a @guidedogsofthedesert . Today he was training on our open stairs and elevator in hopes of serving a blind client in his future. Special thanks for brightening our day and bringing smiles to all our patients today.

s ' . s s . 2020 !!!

Tis’ the season for colds. Here is our Tip for Thursday... Washing your hands is the best way to prevent colds and other respiratory and infectious diseases that are transmitted by hand to mouth or hand to nose and eye contact, says Samuel N. Grief, MD, an associate professor of clinical family medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Soap acts as a vehicle to trap the germs that are loosened by the act of rubbing your hands together under water. These germs c...an then be rinsed away by the water. The Right Way to Wash Your Hands The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends washing your hands often, for at least 20 seconds at a time. When rubbing soap on your hands, be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between the fingers, and under your nails. Don’t worry about getting the water very hot. According to a study published in the International Journal of Consumer Studies in January 2013, most people believe using hot water is more effective than washing with warm, room temperature, or cold water. But there’s no evidence to support this. Heat does kill bacteria, but at a much higher temperature than is comfortable for washing your hands. There is no one best water temperature to wash one's hands, says Dr. Grief. If your hands are really dirty and greasy, use of warm to hot water will do a better job of trapping dirt and grease within the soap, allowing for a more thorough cleaning. The type of soap also doesn’t typically matter, according to Grief, as long as it lathers and spreads over the hands sufficiently to trap the germs. For more information see www.everydayhealth.com

Wishing you all Happy Holidays and just reminding you that the end of the year is right around the corner. You know what the means... make sure you have used all of your insurance benefits before 2020 starts! If you need any help, we can call your provider to make sure you are smiling in 2020.

Special thank you for the most decadent charcuterie platter from @sdnorthendo !! We would have posted an amazing photo of the platter, but it was half gone when I got to work. (Insert crying face) #grateful

A NEW BRIDGE CAN SPARKLE TOO!! #becauseyoursmileisworthit

October is such a special month.. Yes, there are &, but it’s also NATIONAL HYGIENIST MONTH!!! We had Joyce with us for over 40 years, and miss her dearly!!

Clean mouth. Clean mind. Makes everyone smile. @listerine