Samuelson and White Dentistry

Happy Mother’s Day!! Have a great day!

Happy holidays everyone! Wishing the best for all and we hope you enjoy this holiday season! Swipe to see the beautiful Christmas tree in downtown Brea 🎄

Happy thanksgiving everybody! We wish everybody good health and prosperity!

Happy Halloween 2021!!

We love seeing patients of all ages! This little tot had her first dental “play” appointment today. Welcome Miss Zoe.

Dental fact of the day:
Teeth are similar to fingerprints; they’re unique to every person which is why they are sometimes used to identify human remains.

Dental fact of the day:
People who smoke are 2-7 times more likely to develop periodontal disease than non-smokers.

Tooth Decay Prevention is very important. Luckily, it’s quite simple. Brushing at least twice a day, flossing, avoiding diets high in sugar, and regular checkups will all contribute to healthier teeth!

Dental fact of the day:
A single can of soda contains 10-12 teaspoons of sugar. The recommended daily dietary intake of sugar is 4 teaspoons. Choosing drinks with low amounts of sugar is always a good choice!

Dental fact of the day:
Tooth decay is the second most common disease, second only to the common cold.

Dental fact of the day:
The human mouth contains more bacteria than there are people on Earth!

Dental fact of the day:
Irene Newman was the world’s first dental hygienist. She served alongside Dr. Alfred C. Fones

Dental fact of the day:
In the 1800’s, barbers also served as dentists!

Dental fact of the day:
Enamel is the hardest biological material in the human body!

Not flossing means you miss cleaning at least 35% of your tooth surfaces.

Dental fact of the day:
An elephant’s molar can be 10-12 inches long and weigh over 6 pounds!

During the 19th century, the material of choice for dental floss was silk. The price of silk significantly increased during WW2 which led to nylon replacing silk as the material of choice for floss.

Goggins, our guide dog in training, is very important to the office. Always eager to show off his chew bones, he brings a sense of joy to the office :)

The Egyptian Plover, aka “The Crocodile Bird”, cleans the crocodile’s teeth by eating leftover food particles and parasites. In a way, the Egyptian Plover is the crocodile’s dentist 😄

Dental fact of the day:
Regular dental cleanings can prevent heart attacks. Diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease can be linked to poor oral hygiene.

https://www.ada.org/en/press-room/news-releases/2020-archives/august/american-dental-association-dentistry-is-essential-health-care?utm_source=adaorg&utm_medium=alertbar&utm_content=response-WHO&utm_campaign=covid-19

ADA Response to WHO. For any questions, please call us at 714-529-5999

Dental fact of the day:
A garden snail has about 14,000 teeth while other species of snail can have 20,000+ teeth!

Dental fact of the day:
Evidence of dental work has been found in teeth believed to be about 13,000 years old! Sharp objects, presumably stone tools, were used to remove cavity tissue and fillings were done with a tar-like substance.

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We want you to know that patient safety is our top priority! Our infection control processes are in place so that when you receive care, it's both safe and comfortable. Our office follows and exceeds the recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and OSHA. If you would like to schedule your appointment, please call 714-529-5999

We want to wish our wonderful dental assistant, Staci, a happy birthday!

Best and Worst Foods for Healthy Children's Teeth

Make sure your filling your kids lunches with health snacks. Check this list to make sure you have the right ideas.

unitypoint.org This Children's Dental Health Month, teach your children how to have healthy teeth! Discover the best tooth-friendly foods to avoid tooth decay.

What teeth reveal about the lives of modern humans

Thank goodness for modern dentistry.
Human diets are drastically different from our ancestors which consisted of hunting and gathering and not processed foods. Modern diets consist of soft, processed and sugary foods.
Anthropologists have concluded 99 % of our evolutionary history was spent eating foods that are hunted and gathered which means that’s what our teeth are adapted for eating. We have not been eating our current soft and overly proceed diets long enough for any adaptations to have occurred which leads to magnified cavities and plaque build-up among other oral issues.
An overhaul of what we eat might be in order.
For a full explanation check out this link on sciencedaily.com

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170109191553.htm

sciencedaily.com When anthropologists of the future find our fossilized teeth, what will they be able to conclude about our lives? One researcher has an idea.

Different dental customs from other countries:

In Japan they don't put their baby teeth under their pillow for the tooth fairy. Depending if it's a top or bottom tooth they throw it on the ground or up in the air so the adult tooth grows in straight.

A trend in South Africa, Cape Town known as the Cape Flats Smile has teenagers getting their front teeth removed to boost attractiveness.

In Argentina they have a different variation of our tooth fairy. Kids leave their tooth in a glass of water and a little mouse comes in the middle of the night drinks the water, takes the tooth and leaves coins or candy in the empty glass.

Our office has officially moved to our new location. Our new office address is 255 W. Central Ave #101 on the first floor in the city of Brea.