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

Meridian Dentist | Dentist in Eagle When people think about good dental hygiene, they often ignore the importance of flossing. However, flossing actually plays a critical role in maintaining both oral and overall health. Flossing Cleans Teeth A toothbrush cannot clean the tiny nooks and crannies between teeth, where bacteria may flourish. However, dental floss is thin enough to remove the bacteria or bits of food that may be hiding between your teeth. One of the reasons that flossing is so important is that it

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 I know that rewarding and honoring my entire Castlebury Dental team is a great way to continue providing top quality customer service and dental care for all of my Idaho patients. The fact is, I couldn’t do any of this without them! Recently, we met some outstanding goals that we had set for our practice that were designed to make your experience even better! I’m very proud of all the hard work that went into achieving them, so I

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

To the Bahamas and Back Again A rest and relaxation anniversary celebration For our anniversary last month, Becca and I took an amazing trip to the Bahamas to get a little rest and relaxation, and to spend a week with her brother who has been working there as a construction manager for the past year. It was awesome getting to hang out with my brother-in-law and his family, and to see what it’s like to live the island life. We stayed in Guana Cay in the

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

We’re Taking it Outside Once Again! As the weather gets warmer, training is on my mind again. With a half marathon and bike relay on the radar for spring and summer, I’ve got my work cut out for me. Honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way! This is my favorite time of year, because with the changing of seasons comes more opportunities to get active outdoors and enjoy some fresh air with my exercise. Just like this time last year, my family has started

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