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Ten Tips for Healthy Teeth

dentist and patient discussion about planned teeth treatment in dental clinic office

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, so how can you maintain healthy teeth? We’ve put together ten tips for healthy teeth that can help you keep good oral hygiene and keep the cavities away! Ten Tips for Healthy Teeth Have the proper brushing technique. Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. Gently… Read more »

Sudden Cardiac Arrest vs Heart Attack

Heart and Stethoscope

What’s the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack? What causes these conditions? And what’s the best way to prevent them? It’s time we get familiar with the facts. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. In addition, it is the leading cause of… Read more »

World Mental Health Day is October 10th

pensive woman in front of the window

On October 10th, people and organizations recognize World Mental Health Day to promote awareness of mental health issues. Young or old, anyone can be at risk for mental illness. According to the World Health Organization, half of all mental illness begins by the age of 14. However, most cases go undetected and untreated. Therefore, the… Read more »

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Portrait of beautiful young girl on the playground.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Join us in celebration of people with Down Syndrome and help us educate others on what the syndrome is. Essentially, this means a person was born with an extra chromosome 21. Chromosomes are small “packages” of genes in the body. They determine how a baby’s body forms during pregnancy.… Read more »

Arab Community Fair

Arab Community Fair

One of our favorite things to do is getting out of the clinic and getting into the community. The Arab Community Fair is an annual event that is coordinated by the Arab Historical Society and held in the Arab City Park. Each year the Arab City Park is full of vendors. From snow cones slurping… Read more »

Dr. Wags Visits Childersburg Elementary

Childersburg Elementary

Dr. Wags paid a visit to Childersburg Elementary in September. Dr. Wags spent time with lots of students and taught them about germs, how they’re spread, and the right way to sneeze and cough! Our Friends at Childersburg Elementary Dr. Wags stays busy around town, but one of his favorite things to do is teach… Read more »

Flu Shot Friday at MainStreet

We’re hosting $5.00 Flu Shot Friday at MainStreet. Flu season is here. There are now over 100 confirmed positive flu cases throughout Alabama. According to the CDC, the 2017-2018 flu season reached a record-breaking high of hospitalization rates and positive flu tests. Also, the CDC reported 30,429 laboratory-confirmed flu-associated hospitalizations from Oct. 1, 2017, through… Read more »

What You Need to Know About Strep Throat

Strep throat is a common illness. It is the result of an infection by a bacteria known as Streptococcus. There are several various forms of the bacteria, but the two main types are group A Streptococcus and group B Streptococcus. Strep bacteria pass from one person to another when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or touches another person or… Read more »