Scarborough Smiles

October 20, 2011

Did You Know That...

You are not supposed to brush within 6 feet of a toilet. The airborne particles from the flush can travel up to a distance of 6 feet.

October 19, 2011

Did You Know?

Before toothpaste was invented people used dry, rough things as an abrasive to clean their teeth. Such items included crushed eggshells, pumice or the burnt hooves of animals! Today we know that using these substances would cause more damage than help to enamel.

October 4, 2011

Did You Know That...

...New born babies do not have tooth decay bacteria? Instead, this bacteria is transmitted from mother to baby when she kisses the child or blows in hot food/drink before feeding the baby.

September 20, 2011

Quote of the Day

Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond.

-Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605

September 12, 2011

Quote of the Day

Keep smiling-it increases your face value.
-Unknown

September 1, 2011

Did You Know That...

...The second most common disease in the United States is tooth decay and the first is the common cold.

August 16, 2011

Quote of the Day

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
-Phyllis Diller