Can you believe that we are already in February? This year has gone by so fast already, but we have made sure to stop and appreciate the small things.
This month and every month, we celebrate Black History Month! We welcome diversity and inclusion and ensure that all of our patients are treated equally no matter their ethnicity, race, or skin color. How are you celebrating and honoring Black History Month?
Another wonderful reason to celebrate February is National Children’s Dental Health Month as well as Pet Dental Health month! Pets depend on us to take care of them, and they can't tell us when they hurt so it is up to us as responsible pet owners to make sure they get regular checkups and that we feed them a proper diet according to their needs, not ours! No vegan diet for cats!
Having a consistent oral care routine will go a long way to ensure that our teeth last a lifetime! By starting at a young age, dental care becomes a natural habit. It is so important to establish a good dental home routine so that children do not develop a fear of the dentist. Kids also take queues from parents, so parents should do their best to not pass along any dental fears they might have to their children!
Random Acts of Kindness Day was February 17th, although for all of us at Simsbury Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry, we strive to be kind every day. Some of the things we do to show our kindness include holding a door for someone, paying for someone's coffee at the drive-through, shoveling a neighbor's driveway or sidewalk, picking up litter from the side of the road or when walking on a trail.
And of course, a crowd favorite for February is Valentine’s Day! Many of you know that Valentine’s Day is not only about love but very much so about treats. Treats may not be the best for our oral health, but everything is good in moderation! Enjoying Valentine's Day treats is great. Just make sure to brush afterward, or at the very least drink water if toothbrushing isn't an option right away.
Finally, for some office updates, we are getting ready to launch Online Bill Pay! Stay tuned for details! You can get a head start by making sure you can access the Patient Portal. Let us know if you need a login link sent to you.
Our schedule is nearly full for the next few months. Please try not to cancel appointments since it may be up to 3 months before we can see your child. We maintain an “ASAP list” and can call you if there is an earlier opening but please be patient with us when we work to find room in our schedule. Dental appointments are considered excused absences and we will be happy to provide a school note. Also, please be sure to verify your dental insurance coverage and bring your card to every visit. If your provider does not issue cards, please forward your information to us at info@simsburychildrensdentistry.com. It is YOUR responsibility to know your coverage and provide us with the correct information so we can submit to your insurance company on your behalf.
We hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy and we will see you at your next visit!
