Everyone’s eyes slightly light up and twinkle when you see the word “FREE”. Don’t lie — yours did too. It’s science. And why fight that? Let’s instead embrace it and utilize your very own team members as advocates of your business. It’s a fact that your staff are your free mini-marketers online.     Tell Me More First we need... read more »

So we’ve had people ask what’s the big deal with these electric toothbrushes? Is a Sonicare toothbrush worth the extra money especially when we’re handing you a toothbrush for free? This is a valid question and one that will depend on your own personal skills. To help gauge if your skills are reeeeeeeeally up to par, see if you pass... read more »

You had to be living under a rock to have not heard about the Cecil the Lion tragedy in the previous weeks or the backlash the dentist who shot him received. With it coming back in the news as the dentist returns to work, we wanted to take a new spin and talk about the positivity that dentists can bring... read more »

The end of the year is when most flexible spending, health savings, and insurance benefits expire and we’d like to give you a friendly reminder that it’s a good time to come in for your dental visit. In most cases you will “lose” the money you have set aside if you do not use it before the end of the... read more »

Honestly, the dental office has a smell? This is a mystery to me since I’m in one every day and smell nothing. But according to a lot of people, if we were to blindfold them and plop them in the dental chair like one of those Febreeze commercials, they would know exactly where they are. So either my nose is... read more »

Sometimes it’s hard to break through the mumbo jumbo of marketing tactics or what you think seems logical and actually know what’s best for your child’s smile. There are definitely some common myths out there when it comes to children’s dental health and we’re here to help set the record straight on the top 3 myths of child oral health.... read more »

Saliva may be made mostly of water, but there are other helpful substances in there that really go to work in keeping your mouth functioning properly. Normally, the body makes up to 2 to 4 pints of saliva a day! Some people suffer from dry mouth, which is not only uncomfortable, but is a welcome wagon for germs and bad... read more »

You may not even be aware of it — but stress can actually affect your mouth! If you find yourself overwhelmed at your job or life got you frazzled, it may be worth reevaluting so stress doesn’t also bring down your smile! There’s more and more evidence linking stress with gum disease, bruxism and even mouth sores. Your dentist is... read more »

Here at Szmanda Dental Center, we are big believers that laughter is the best medicine – well maybe not if you’re experiencing a toothache…….but we got you if that happens too. *wink* Smiling and having that ‘glass half full’ attitude is where it’s at. It can really make the difference in the way your day will go. We’ve gathered some... read more »

As we creep further and further into the year: Are you staying true to your new years resolutions or have you found yourself starting to slip? Whether you decided to quit smoking, start flossing, drop some pounds or start to eat healthier – we have some motivational tips that actually work! 1. Have Realistic Goals Sometimes when you start a... read more »