Meridian Dentist | Dentist in Eagle Do you remember the dog days of summer? Anyone who grew up before the fateful invention of the internet knows that a three-month summer break felt like an eternity by mid-July. For parents, those “I’m bored” moments were the stuff of nightmares. As a grown-up, your relationship with boredom is different. With a busy schedule, any hour without something to do is likely welcome. For kids, modern entertainment and technology offers more stimulation than ever before, but that doesn’t

Who’s Keeping Score? | Meridian Dentist Another Memorable Summer Begins Keeping up with the kids can be tricky, but it’s wroth it when I get to see some of the awesome things they accomplish. Brooklyn and Allie finished their soccer season, and I’m so glad they both had a great time and that their teams played so well. Allie especially enjoyed soccer and is looking forward to attending some soccer camps this summer to improve even more and see how she does. We’ll wait to send

Eagle Dental | Dentist Meridian With the first rays of spring sunlight re-energizing your daily routine, you might be thinking it’s time to mix up your diet and cleanse away all those unwanted winter toxins.  And that certainly seems like a good idea. In five, 10, and 20 days, you can shed those last few winter pounds and cleanse the body of harmful chemicals. And all you need is a mystery supplement, water, and maybe a blender.But do liquid-heavy detox diets have any real merit? Kristina

Meridian Dentist | Dentist in Eagle You know the kids have been cooped up too long when they start nagging each other, poking and prodding until one of them finally yells, “He’s pinching me!” By the time spring and early summer come around, you’re well aware of the restlessness that disrupts your otherwise peaceful home. So how can you cure the last remnants of cabin fever and encourage your kids to get along? Take it outside! Create a family sports team According to Jeroen Vermeulen

Mirror Mirror | Meridian Dentist What can your body language do for you? It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that extends even to the subconscious. When humans are attracted to each other, platonically or otherwise, they have a tendency to mirror one another’s mannerisms, inflections, and posture. But what if you learned to harness these subconscious signals of endearment and use them to your advantage? In the 1970s, a professor at UCLA discovered that subjects based 93 percent of their perceptions

Fortify yourself Against the Cold | Meridian Dentist How to Build the Perfect Winter Hideaway Sometimes, when the wintertime blues come a-knocking, you need a super-duper top-secret place to hide away. When the cold January winds are whistling, you’ll want a spot where you and the kids can curl up with some hot chocolate and all the books you can read. For those days when outdoor fun is out of the question, why not build a fort? Forts are an easy, inexpensive way to entertain

Bigger Fish to Fry – Reeling in Another Great Year 2016 is off to an incredible start, and I feel so appreciative for out team and our patients, and for all that we’ve done already.  Your dedication to taking care of yourself, your family, and still finding time to commit to your community and your work is an inspiration. Although it seems only natural and right, striking this balance is actually quite an accomplishment, and it’s something I have decided to really focus on as

Meridian Dentist | Eagle Dentist This coming weekend, as well as over the last month, there has been a greater emphasis on honoring our parents for Mother’s and Father’s Day. This has me thinking about my own role as a father of 5 daughters. We Appreciate Parents At our offices, we understand what it means to be a parent. So we try our hardest to make it easy to schedule appointments that work into your busy schedule, like early mornings, lunch hours, and evenings. Call us and