Friday, February 10, 2012

Kid's Dentistree Valentine Poems!


WINNER:
*SUGAR FREE*
The Dentist just checked my teeth no cavities hooray!!
But O no tomorrow is Valentines Day
I am just so handsome and cute mom and dad say O shoot
With all the Valentines you will have this year
It will be right back to the dentist, I fear!
With all the sugary & chocolate hearts, my little teeth might fall apart
Mom and dad say "no we cant let this be all the treats this Valentines Day will be sugar free!"
Because the dentist just might have a heart attack
If all your little teeth start turning black. 
- Camren from Kid's Dentistree Outer Loop

KID'S DENTISTRY FOR ME!
Kids Dentestry is the best. 
I think better then the rest. 
They keep my teeth clean. 
They are also not mean. 

WHY KID'S DENTISTREE IS GREAT
I am writing a poem to tell you how great I think you are.
I wanted to think of a really good rhyme,
But in between brushing and flossing my teeth I didn’t have the time.
I want you to know I think you are cool.
Plus when I come for a visit I get to leave early from school.
-Kid's Dentistree Middletown Patients

KID'S DENTISTREE
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Kid’s Denistree,
I love you! 
- Kid's Dentistree New Albany Patient 

KID'S DENTISTREE AND ME
Kid’s Dentistree, Kids Dentistree how great can you be. 
You make my teeth white and bright for everyone to see. 
I come to the office nervous and scared as any child would be
but you hold my hand with a smile. 
Then let me know it will only take a little while. 

Kid’s Dentistree, Kid’s Dentistree when I come to your office I know I will be fine. 
Cause when it’s all over I get a prize every time. 
- Kid's Dentistree New Albany Patient

LIKE CANDY
Oh Kid's Dentistree
You make my son's teeth so shiny
He eats a box of chocolates
Gets cavities.

Oh Kid's Dentistree
How we need you this Valentines Day
I look in his mouth all I think is
Oh Kids' Dentistree. 

JUST ANOTHER PRETTY SMILES
Kid’s Dentistree,
oh how I love thee
My smile was broken,
but then you awoken
Me to the light of my new pearly whites.

Kid’s Dentistree,
Oh how you love me
To help my teeth and bite
So that I might
Have the most beautiful smile of my life.

Kid’s Dentistree
Oh how i love thee
With my head held high
My smile lights up the night sky.
Now my teeth are beautiful, clean and bright!
- Kid's Dentistree Middletown Patient

ROSES
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar free candy is sweet
and so is the staff at
Kid's Dentistree!!
With smiles on their faces,
they wait on each kid,
to give them bright shining
and sparkling clean teeth. 

5 EASY STEPS
You have to brush your teeth at least twice a day,
'Cause if you don’t you will get a tooth decay.
Just follow these 5 easy steps and your teeth will shine, and when you smile you will feel just fine!
The toothbrush is where the toothpaste goes. Brush on top, in the middle and the bottom row.
Next you rinse your mouth all clean, Then you floss the spaces between. Last but not least, the mouthwash you swish. Don’t forget to spit, spit, spit!
- Kid's Dentistree Outer Loop Patient 

A POEM FOR OUR PATIENTS
We are so lucky at Kid’s Dentistree
To have such cute little patients who fill us with glee.
We love ALL of your smiles
And your stories are great
We love your little imaginations
They always make our days.
We care about you and your sweet little smiles
We want to always make sure that your visit is worthwhile.
We love helping you clean out those little “sugar bugs”
And we love it even more when you leave us with big hugs.
In Jeffersonville, New Albany, the Outer Loop and Middletown
We just love it when we’re able to turn your frown upside down!
Being your dentist is such a joy for us
And we thank you so much for trusting in us.
Until next time, don’t forget to brush, brush, brush!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Cold Sores and Your Children




Cold Sore More Prevalent in the Winter 
Cold and flu season is in full force during the winter months which is one explanation for the outbreak in cold sores. However, many people don't realize that exposure to cold temperatures can re-activate the virus that causes cold sores. Therefore, with cold temperatures on top of cold and flu season, there is an increased prevalence of cold sore outbreaks in the winter. 
  • Cold Sores & Illness: When your child has a fever, infection or other illnesses, their immune system will be compromised. Your child's immune system is not as strong as that of an adult whose body has had time to produce certain antibodies and immune responses. Therefore, just like many other illnesses, your child is more prone to get a cold sore when their immune system is weakened by illness. Cold sore outbreaks are more common in children during periods of illness than they are in adults.(1)
  • Cold Sores & Chapped Lips: If the air in your house is dry, the temperatures are cold outside, or your child does not drink enough fluids, their lips may chap. Chapped lips are another cause of cold sores in kids and adults. If you find your child gets chapped lips on a recurring basis, look into a lip balm or a product like Super Lysine+ Coldstick to reduce chapping and the risk of cold sores.(1)
Can Parents Pass Along Cold Sores to their Children?
Yes. Cold sores are usually transmitted by direct contact with oral secretions. Think, sharing a drink, utensils, chapstick, kisses, etc.

If Child Gets Cold Sore, Don't Panic
If your child develops a cold sore, don't panic. About 20% of children between the ages of 5 and 18 get cold sores. A cold sore is simply a physical manifestation of the Herpes Simplex Virus (Type 1). Herpes Simplex Virus, or HSV1, is a virus from the Herpesviridae family. Although other species of Herpes can cause chicken pox, shingles, encaphilitis and other illnesses, there is no need to worry that a cold sore is a precursor to other illnesses in your child. The Herpes Simplex Virus 1, though incurable, will at worst only manifest into more cold sore outbreaks in the future. (1)
Something you might try*: Little Lips: Super Lysine Cream. Little Lips Super Lysine is an all natural cold sore treatment for kids (and adults!). It has a natural berry flavor that kids will love and it can help heal your child's cold sore faster. Where to buy: The Vitamin Shoppe (4600 Shelbyville Road) or online.  *Kid's Dentistree was not compensated and does not endorse this product by writing this suggestion.


Sources:
(1) http://www.quantumhealth.com/news/kids_cold_sores.html 

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

*MEET THE DENTIST!* DR. HAMAN-SMITH!

 Dr. Haman-Smith and her husband with their precious girls, Evelyn Martine and Maddie Rae. 
MEET DR. HAMAN-SMITH FROM OUR NEW ALBANY OFFICE! 


Doctor’s Full Name:   
Dr. Danielle M. Haman-Smith    

Hometown:

Bowling Green, KY

Undergraduate College:  

University of Louisville

Dental School

University of Louisville Dental School

Dental Specialties

1 year fellowship with Underwood and Lee (special needs adults) and 2 year residency at Riley Hospital for Children (pediatric dentistry certificate and masters degree)

Family:

Husband Dr. James Smith, 3 ½ yr old Evelyn Martine and 15 mo old Madelyn Rae (Maddie)

Pets

Mia (King Charles Cavalier Spaniel) she is an absolute love bug and is great with the girls.

Favorite Toothpaste:

Colgate Total

Manual or Power Brush?
MANUAL- soft bristle every morning
POWER- Sonicare nightly
Glide floss

Favorite Food:
Sushi and anything chocolate

Favorite Vacation Spot:
Hilton Head Island, it is a great family oriented vacation spot without the commercialism, and we also love going to Barren River Lake during the summer weekends. We are all water lovers.

Favorite Hobbies:
Swimming in the summer, playing and learning with my girls, running and working out, reading books, U of L Cardinal games, hanging out with my team outside of work and of course last but definitely not least date nights with my hubby.

Funniest/Most Memorable and/or Most Interesting Moment Experienced in Dentistry
We have a wonderful lovable special needs patient that we see and he is always bringing us beautiful drawings and now that it is Christmas time he calls 20 min before his appt to remind us to turn on Christmas music.  While he is in the office he sings to us and makes everyone smile. He is quite a character and we just love him.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Fun Christmas Craft Ideas!

With the kids out of school for Christmas Break, we know that sends some parents into a scramble to find things to keep their children occupied and busy throughout the holidays. We have gathered some fun craft ideas from various sources that will help to entertain your children this week -- and add some more decorations to your home, too!

Ice Cream Cones Turned Christmas Trees!

This is a very fun and inexpensive activity that is a change-up from the usual gingerbread house. 

Snowman Cookies!
Sugar cookies, decorated with icing and a jumbo marshmallow for the Snowman's head.

Pom Pom Ornaments!
Elmer's glue, pom poms, cardboard from a cereal box!

Reindeer Cookies!
Cookie of your choice, pretzels for the antlers and M&Ms for the eyes and nose! 


Felt Finger Puppets!
All you need is felt, scissors and glue!

Cup Cozies!
You only need felt, scissors and glue for this one, too! 

Bottle Cap Magnets!
Magnets are inexpensive at any craft store or Wal*Mart. Simple glue them to the back of bottle caps, decorate the inside, and there you have festive magnets for your fridge! 


Photo credits: http://blog.amyatlas.com/2010/12/christmas-guest-dessert-feature-2/, http://www.tipjunkie.com/activities-for-kids-christmas/, http://urbancomfort.typepad.com/urban_nest/every-days-a-holiday/page/2/

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Stocking Stuffer Ideas!



It would never hurt to add a new toothbrush, some kid-friendly flossers or toothpaste to your kids' stockings this year! We've picked out some fun dental goodies you might be interested in!

  1. Tooth Tunes
    • www.hasbrotoyshop.com
    • Each brush plays two-minute sound bytes of kids' favorite songs, like Wake Up by Hilary Duff orWe're All in This Together from High School Musical -- the music even gets louder as your kid brushes harder. 
    • $9.99
  2. Plip Clips
    • http://www.sillydillytotspot.com/sl-bho102.html 
    •  Kids will love feeding their brushes back into the mouths of these animal-shaped Plip Clips. The heads suction onto bathroom mirrors and grip toothbrushes until kids are ready for them.
    • $5.50 for set of 5
  3.  Dentek Glow in the Dark Fun Flossers
  4.  Dr. Fresh Firefly MouthSwoosh, Anti-Cavity Fluoride Rinse, Blazin' Bubble Gum
    • www.drugstore.com   
    • This pink, bubblegum-flavored fluoride rinse has a special cap that blinks for 30 seconds -- the recommended time for effective swishing.
    • $4.49
  5. Sonicare Kids
    • Specifically designed to help kids build healthy brushing habits for life. With its kid-friendly features and clinically proven results, Sonicare For Kids helps parents teach their children to brush—supporting the transition from brushing together to independent brushing.
    • Amazon.com $49.99 
  6. Colgate Junior Toothpaste
    • Your kids will love the sparkly surprise in this minty star-studded toothpaste, formulated with Colgate's cavity protection formula and fluoride.
    • $2.99 at drugstores nationwide
  7. Crest Kids Spin Brush
    • Crest's colorful SpinBrushes come in a variety of characters and shapes -- from Spider-Man and Holly Hobbie to ice cream cones and fire trucks -- and according to a company-conducted survey, kids brushed 38 percent longer with Crest SpinBrushes than with manual toothbrushes.
    • $4.99 at drugstores nationwide 
  8. Crest Kids Sesame Street Toothbrush
    • Its soft bristles are designed to gently clean small teeth and fight plaque and cavities, and the handle provides easy maneuverability for little hands, so your child will learn to love to brush.
  9. Colgate Kids Strawberry Flavor Fluoride Toothpaste
    • $3.32 at Wal*Mart 
  10. Fisher Price Sing With Me Step Stool

Post Credits: http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/health/teething/7-cool-dental-tools

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

*MEET THE DENTIST!* DR. UNDERWOOD - Middletown

Meet Dr. Kelly! Pictured above with her husband Jason, one of her Springer Spaniels and a friend! 

Doctor's Full Name: 
Kelly Wittig Underwood

Hometown:
Louisville, KY

Undergraduate College: 
University of Louisville

Dental School:
University of Louisville School of Dentistry

Dental Specialties:
AEGD completed at University Hospital in Cincinnati, OH

Family:
Husband Jason and baby girl due in May '12!

Pets:
2 Springer Spaniels Chuck & Tanner

Favorite Toothpaste:
Crest

Manual or Power Brush?
Manual - Crest Extra Soft -- Power- Sonicare -- and, Love Glide deep clean floss!

Favorite Food:
Sushi

Favorite Vacation Spot:
Charleston, SC - beach and a fun city!

Favorite Hobbies:
Playing tennis, going to movies with friends, shopping for the new baby

Funniest/Most Memorable and/or Most Interesting Moment Experienced in Dentistry:
My most memorable moment was when a child wrote a story about his great visit at our office complete with illustrations and a marshmallow he thought looked like a tooth!

Monday, December 5, 2011

*MEET THE DENTIST!* DR. HANSFORD


Dr. Kim with her husband John and 5 year old son Beckett. 
MEET DR. KIM FROM OUR MIDDLETOWN OFFICE!

Doctor’s Full Name
Kimberly Sue Hansford, D.M.D.

Hometown:
Somerset, KY

Undergraduate College
University of Kentucky

Dental School
University of Louisville then Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center for post graduate residency

Dental Specialties:  
Pediatric Dentistry

Family
John W. Kim, MD a pediatrician at Louisville Pediatric Specialists
Beckett our 5 year old son

Pets:  
Just Fish – named Mommy, Daddy, Beckett, Brown Bear and Maxine

Favorite Toothpaste:
Crest Whitening 3D ...always been a Colgate girl but am moving into Crest Territory these days.
Arm & Hammer Whitening is the best! Love Natural Dentist Kid's Toothpaste

Manual or Power Brush?
1)    MANUAL: Colgate 360
2)    POWER: Sonicaire and Sonicaire Kids for my little guy

Favorite Food:
I love pizza but my son is allergic to cheese so I have to get it on the sly.  However I make a mean vegan pizza now.  I love my veggies!

Favorite Vacation Spot:
Paris of course!  My husband and I have traveled all over the world from Ecuador to Australia but have slowed down since our son was born.  He is a natural little traveler too though and has seen a good bit of the US from Maine to California.  

Favorite Hobbies:
I love spending time with my family, reading, cooking Korean food, hiking in the great outdoors and I’m kind of a farm geek although I do not have one.

Funniest/Most Memorable and/or Most Interesting Moment Experienced in Dentistry:
I taught at the University of Louisvlle School of Dentistry for 7 years.  I loved the relationships I built there and enjoyed sharing those things that I am passionate about including special needs patients with handicaps.  One of my former students came to me recently and shared that he and his wife (also my student) have a 2 year old little boy with Down Syndrome.  He said he and his wife shared remembering my lecture on Down Syndrome in dental school and how I told them they were my favorite patients and how happy and joyful and pure spirited they are.  He said that he and his wife appreciated me planting that thought in their mind all those years ago because having their son with special needs has been the most joyous blessing of their lives.  Wow!  Touched me to the core.