MCKINNEY SMILES NEWS

When we think of dental care, most of us imagine brushing, flossing, and visiting Dr. Lawrence at the regular six-month intervals. But excellent dental hygiene can be critical in all sorts of settings– even a hospital setting, where patients may be receiving care for problems that aren’t related to oral health! Researchers observe two groups…

McKinney Smiles isn’t the only clinic concerned with community dental health. We are joined by dentists around the country, equally eager to participate opportunities that promote oral health. 2014 Fall for Smiles This fall, dental offices around America participated in Oral Health America’s Fall for Smiles campaign, a national effort to educate Americans on the…

The big Thanksgiving feast is right around the corner, and the team at McKinney Smiles has been fielding a lot of questions from our patients about the best ways to enjoy the holiday in a healthy way. So can you have your pumpkin pie and eat it too? Well, we think so. The truth is,…

The history of mistletoe, and why this plant pops up around each holiday season, has been long lost– mistletoe has been featured in Norse legends and has been believed to bring both luck and fertility. Now we hang mistletoe above our doors at holiday parties with the playful intent of stealing a kiss beneath it.…