If you’ve been a patient of Schumacher & Bauer for the past few years, you’ve likely noticed the big fishbowl filled with neon ping-pong balls that sits next to our patient care coordinator Heidi. Each of those neon ping-pong balls features a name, either of a new patient or a current patient who referred their [...]
We’re a week away from Halloween, which means it’s almost time for CANDY! We definitely encourage patients to enjoy some Halloween candy in moderation, and over the years we’ve shared a whole Halloween treat bag worth of tips on how to stay healthy while enjoying sweets. But if after you’ve enjoyed your fair share you find [...]
When you visit our dental office, you’ve probably been asked the question: “You’re due for your dental X-rays. Is it OK if we take those today?” There’s absolutely no reason to worry about X-rays. The process is quick, painless and can help us identify any health issues early. Why Dental X-rays? Simple oral exams [...]
May is National Dental Care Month, so we're revisiting some of our favorite blog posts about taking great care of your mouth. Hopefully some of these posts from the last few years help inspire taking great care of smiles. Stinky Mouth Odor? Our dental hygienist Heather shared some tips for friends who are concerned [...]
April is National Lawn and Garden month, which is a great excuse to get a bit dirty! Spending time gardening isn’t just good for the environment and your community, it’s good for your health, too, thanks in part to the microbes in soil. Beneficial Bacteria Microbes in Soil Mycobacterium vaccae is a living creature that [...]
March is Women’s History Month, so we thought this was a great chance to celebrate some of the pioneering women in dentistry. (Including, of course, all of the amazing women we have on our staff here at Schumacher & Bauer!) Here are a few milestone stories of women in dentistry who helped make it the field it [...]
A great way to kick off 2022 is to promise yourself you'll resolve to floss regularly. It may not be as flashy as some other resolutions, but flossing can be a simple way to make a giant improvement to your overall health. Healthy mouth, healthy body Your oral health offers clues into your overall [...]
This holiday season why not give the gift of good dental health when you stuff your loved ones’ stockings? We’ve got a few suggestions on how you can share some small items that can make a big difference with these dental stocking stuffers. Electric toothbrushes According to the American Dental Association (ADA) both manual and [...]
It’s Thanksgiving week, so it’s time for many Americans to indulge in some of their favorite pastimes: food, football and naps! Many people think that they’re sleepy after a big meal thanks to turkey and its L-tryptophan. L-tryptophan is an amino acid that gets converted into serotonin. Serotonin calms us down and can help us [...]
