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WE LOVE LOOKING back at the history of dentistry, and Pierre Fauchard is one of the early revolutionaries of the field. One of the first to describe himself as a surgeon dentist, he figured out that cavities are caused, not by worms, but by sugar, and he recommended cutting back on sugar intake just like we do today. Unlike most other dentists of the early 1700s, Fauchard did more than pull teeth. He filled cavities, cleaned away plaque and tartar, and removed benign tumors... in gum tissue. He also made false teeth and braces! Baby teeth stumped him a little. He wasn’t sure where the roots go when the adult teeth come in (now we know they are broken down on the cellular level). So much of what Fauchard did was new that he had to improvise a lot of the tools he used, making his own out of tools used by watchmakers, barbers, and jewelers. He pioneered the dentist chair and even an early version of the light above it! Fauchard was a steadfast opponent of charlatans in the field of dentistry and a great advocate of techniques to help with patient comfort. Despite humble beginnings, he eventually became recognized as the best dental surgeon in all of France, and his books became the gold standard in dentistry for at least a century after his death. It’s an honor to be following in his footsteps. #oralhealth #history #funfacts

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WE’RE POSTING in remembrance of those who risked or lost their lives on December 7, 1941. #pearlharborday #inremembrance #history

HALLOWEEN TENDS TO come with a lot of sugar. We don’t want any of our patients getting post-Halloween cavities, so let’s just take a minute and go over the best and worst types of treats for teeth. Anything hard, sticky, or sour is going to be bad for teeth. Hard candy takes a while to dissolve, which means the teeth are exposed to sugar for a long time. Sticky candy is like breakfast in bed for bacteria, adhering to the teeth and pushing the sugar right up against the en...amel and gum tissue. Sour candy contains acid as well as sugar, so it’s doubly bad for teeth. Chocolate is on the good end of the oral health spectrum, and the darker, the better. Chocolate contains flavonoids and polyphenols, compounds that limit oral bacteria, fight bad breath, and slow tooth decay. Dark chocolate has more of these compounds and their benefits are less offset by sugar than in sweeter milk chocolate. The best candy option for teeth, unsurprisingly, is sugar-free gum sweetened with xylitol. Other types of candy that use xylitol aren’t very common (yet), so it might be trickier to find, but xylitol gum is a great sweet treat to aim for when trick-or-treating. Xylitol not only doesn’t feed oral bacteria, it actually hurts it! #healthysmile #halloween #halloweentreats

WE ARE HAPPY to help anyone have their best and brightest smile, even Santa himself. Santa, make sure you brush after all of those cookies this year! #santa #holidayseason #healthysmile

"Need positive dental experiences? Look no further. Seriously, after a lifetime of dreading and dragging myself to the dentist, for the first time in my life I feel wrapped with authentic care by everyone in this office. I’ve had extensive work done on my teeth to put this opinion to the test. Dr Chow is a careful and detailed oriented provider who aims for perfection; I trust him completely. Laura is THE most amazing.." says Whitney on Google

WE’RE ALWAYS HAPPY to talk to patients about how we can alleviate dental anxiety! Give us a call before your appointment to let us know how we can help. #dentistsofinstagram #dentalanxiety #werehappytohelp

IT’S A HOLIDAY song showdown, who will win? Comment below with your favorite out of these two great holiday season songs! #holidaysongs #poll #fun

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STUDIES HAVE SHOWN that handwashing can significantly reduce respiratory infections. Make sure to wash hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds to kill germs and stop the spread of disease. #washyourhands #stopthespread #stayhealthy

WHEN HALLOWEEN ROLLS AROUND, do you typically choose a costume to scare your friends or make them laugh? #halloween #halloweencostume #halloween2020

"Dr Chow and his staff of professionals are extremely nice, very competent and educated! Dr Chow truly does care about each of his patients and Susan, the office manager is so kind and understanding. If you are looking for a dentist please go see Dr Chow!" says Sandy on Google

"Dr. Chow does beautiful work. His staff is friendly and the office is spotless. Highly recommend!" says Maria on Google

WE HAVE THE BEST BOSS! We want to wish a happy Boss’s Day to our boss and all of the other bosses out there. Thanks for being awesome! #bossday #bestboss #thankyou

IT’S SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY and we want to hear about the small businesses in our community that our followers recommend! Comment with, or tag, a small business you love in the comments below! #shopsmall ##smallbusinesssaturday #supportsmall

WE’RE REMINISCING ON the very first scary movie we ever watched! Do you remember yours? If so, comment below! #scarymovie #halloween #spookyseason

HAPPY THANKSGIVING. This year and every year, we're thankful for you! #thanksgiving #thanksgiving2020 #blessed

SEVERAL ANCIENT CULTURES, from ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire, and lasting all the way up to early modern England, blamed cavities and toothaches on a nefarious creature called a tooth worm. Gross! (But, more importantly, false.) We still aren’t sure where this theory came from, but it could be as simple as that they looked at diseased dental pulp and mistakenly thought it was a worm that had bored holes through the tooth. It wasn’t until the early years of the Age of ...Enlightenment that pioneering dentists like Pierre Fauchard debunked the tooth worm theory. Still, they were kind of on the right track. It’s true that tiny organisms cause tooth decay but those organisms are bacteria, not parasitic worms. People didn’t have microscopes to be able to observe bacteria back then, so they gave it their best guess. Points for effort? Even though their theory about the cause was wrong, tooth decay wasn’t a widespread problem historically until sugar (oral bacteria’s favorite food) became a readily available commodity. That’s why we in the modern dental health community recommend cutting back on sugar consumption and limiting it to mealtimes! #toothdecay #history #dentalhistory

"I’ve been a patient for over 15 years and I will not go to any other dentist until Dr. Chow stops practicing! He is outstanding and his uses the most up to date technology to perform procedures. Couldn’t recommend him more highly!" says Anonymous on Healthgrades

IT’S BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH so we’re posting to say that our team supports all those who’ve been affected by breast cancer. We stand with you! #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth #awareness

WE OFTEN REMIND our patients of the importance of brushing for two full minutes twice a day. We stand by that, because doing so, along with daily flossing, is the best way of combating the constant encroachment of plaque. However, technique is important, and so is the toothbrush. We shouldn’t be brushing so hard that the bristles quickly become bent outward or using toothbrushes with stiff bristles. Why? Because overbrushing can damage enamel and even wear away gum tissue ov...er time. That’s right, gum recession is a real risk of brushing too hard. Our teeth and gums are not built to stand up to frequent, harsh scouring. We encourage our patients to aim for a Goldilocks approach in their brushing: do still brush two minutes twice a day, but use a soft-bristled toothbrush and don’t use a ton of pressure. It also helps to hold the toothbrush like a pencil and to use gentle circle motions instead of sawing back and forth. #oralhealth #toothbrushtips #brushyourteeth

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH so we want to remind you of these four important daily habits: brushing, flossing, rinsing with alcohol-free mouthwash, and chewing sugar-free gum! #nationaldentalhygienemonth #dentalhygiene #thedailyfour

THIS IS WHY regular dental appointments are so important! We can detect small cracks in the enamel to help prevent larger problems later on. #dentalcare #oralhealth #healthysmile

IT’S WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY! We want to make sure we express our gratitude for all that teachers do for their students and communities. #worldteachersday #thankyouteachers #teacherappreciation

WE THINK this vampire might be a dentist. #october #dentalhumor #spookyseason

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