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It's Tooth Fairy Day!There are many different myths around the world that are similar to the American Tooth Fairy, inclu...
27/02/2024

It's Tooth Fairy Day!
There are many different myths around the world that are similar to the American Tooth Fairy, including burying a baby tooth for success later in life (Afghanistan), leaving a tooth in a box for a magical mouse (Mexico), and putting a tooth in a glass for a small gift or coin (Argentina).
But how did this myth come to be?
The Tooth Fairy we know today was inspired by a couple cultural myths, the good fairy and the legend of the tooth deity mouse (In fact, there are a few countries that celebrate both myths to this day, like Italy, Switzerland, and Belgium). Both personas, while relatively modern (beginning between the 17th and 19th centuries), have ties to ancient Nordic mythology. In verse five of the mythological Norse poem, The Edda, the Scandanavian gods (Æsir) give Freyr the entire realm of the elves (Alfheim) as a gift for his first tooth.
So, there might be some magic in the tooth fairy after all!
Did you have a favorite gift from the tooth fairy?

It's Gum Disease Awareness Month!What have you done this month to keep your gums healthy? Here are some of our suggestio...
27/02/2024

It's Gum Disease Awareness Month!
What have you done this month to keep your gums healthy? Here are some of our suggestions:
👉 Brush twice a day
👉 Floss daily
👉 Use mouthwash, we recommend [insert brand]
👉 Get professional teeth cleaning every 6 months
👉 Go to regular dental checkups.

Happy Gum Disease Awareness Month! What is gum disease, you ask? Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, happens w...
27/02/2024

Happy Gum Disease Awareness Month!
What is gum disease, you ask?
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, happens when the tissues and bone that support the teeth get infected. It’s one of the most common diseases in the US - 85% of US adults suffer from it and it’s more common than cancer, diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease. BUT only 3% will accept treatment.
At BOCO dental we strive to maintain healthy gums for all of our patients, because a healthy mouth makes a healthy house for your teeth!

Sleep apnea can be an issue even in young children. Certainly, genetics have a role to play, but since we have been eati...
27/02/2024

Sleep apnea can be an issue even in young children.
Certainly, genetics have a role to play, but since we have been eating an industrialized diet, tooth jaw development has not happened the way it should, and as a result, many people end up with an under developed maxilla. When a child has an underdeveloped upper and/or lower jaw, the airway could be impacted, and the child may struggle with other health issues during their lifetime. It starts young. It is known that a child who has sleep apnea will grow up to be an adult who has sleep apnea.
Some signs of sleep apnea in children include:
➡ ADD/ADHD
➡ Bedwetting
➡ Chronic Allergies
➡ Dark Circles Under the Eyes
➡ Swollen Tonsils and Adenoids
➡ Trouble at School
➡ Irritability
➡ Frequent Headaches
➡ Restless Sleep or Snoring
➡ Aggressive Behavior
➡ Daytime Drowsiness
➡ Nightmares or Night Terrors
➡ Arrested Growth or Crowded/Crooked Teeth
A removable oral appliance can be used to widen the palate, and can be safely and easily used on children. This helps with crowding and can help you and your child avoid orthodontics work in the future.
If you or your child are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, schedule a consultation with us today!

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