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Red Nose Day

May 26th, 2016

It’s all about the kids on this fun-filled day of silliness and laughs. The Red Nose is not just a symbol of this charity, but an entertaining way of spreading awareness and support for kids who need it. People and even celebrities around the country, and in other countries as well, are gearing up with Red Noses and silly faces to show their support on this special day.

In just 25 years Red Nose Day has raised over $1 billion globally to lift kids out of poverty. Support for this charity over the past years has resulted in meals for kids across all 50 states, more kids reading and learning, safe places for after school, preventative disease-fighting drugs, medical service for kids and families, clean water in several countries, and vaccines for kids all around the world.

“Red Nose Day is a fundraising campaign run by the non-profit organization Comic Relief Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) American public charity. Funds raised go to the Red Nose Day Fund and last year benefited children in all 50 states and 15 countries internationally through programs to keep children and young people safe, healthy and educated. Comic Relief Inc. in the US and Comic Relief UK are independent sister organizations that are joined by their shared vision of a just world, free from poverty and the mission to drive positive change through the power of entertainment” (Comic Relief Inc.).

 To find out more information about this charity and fundraising for this event visit rednoseday.org.

Join the fun of Red Nose Day and make a difference for kids in the US and around the world by sharing photos of you and your friends with your Red Noses and don’t forget to watch the TV special.

In support of Comic Relief Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

Spring Forward

March 13th, 2016

Daylight Saving Time started at 2:00 am today, so don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour. Enjoy some fun facts about the history of Daylight Saving Time.

• Germany was the first country to officially use DST. They turned their clocks ahead one hour on April 30, 1916 in order to conserve fuel during World War I by using less artificial lighting. Many other countries including the UK and France followed this idea during the World Wars.
• In ancient civilizations similar practices were used by adjusting daytime schedules to the suns schedule or by having different clocks for different times of the year.
• In the US DST used to be called “Fast Time”. President Woodrow Wilson first signed DST into law in 1918 to support the war effort. A Pittsburgh industrialist named Robert Garland witnessed the phenomenon in the UK and, commonly known as the Father of Daylight Saving, inspired the President. Not long after, the time change was repealed until 1942 when President Franklin D Roosevelt  instituted it year round for the US.
• Until 1966 when the Uniform Time Act was established, there was mass confusion on time changes in the US because there were no rules on when time changed.
• Today over 70 countries around the world use DST, though the dates vary from one country to another.

Every year Daylight Saving Time in the US starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

February 15th, 2016

Brushing, flossing, rinsing, and eating healthy are important habits to develop at an early age. Throughout the month of February, the American Dental Association along with dedicated dental health professionals are promoting the benefits of good oral health care for children.

Visit ADA.org to find out more about this year’s campaign. At Hawley Dental we encourage you to learn more about your children’s dental health. Children should learn at an early age how to brush their teeth for 2 minutes twice a day and how to floss and rinse once a day. They should have regular Dental checkups at least every six months to prevent cavities and other dental health problems.

More than 51 million school hours are lost to dental health issues in children leading to difficulties in their education and productivity. Over 17 million children in America go without dental care each year making Dental Care the most prevalent unmet health need of children in the U.S. What starts as a little bit of tooth decay can end in much more costly procedures to fix teeth that could have been saved. Prevention is key in promoting children’s Dental Health.

Getting Rid of Bad Breath On the Go

January 23rd, 2016

Getting rid of bad breath can sometimes be a difficult task especially when you are out and have no access to a toothbrush or mouth rinse. Not only is it embarrassing, it also can be uncomfortable to the people around you. Fighting bad breath when you’re on the go is simple, but it starts at home.

Using good oral hygiene habits like brushing and flossing every day gets rid of odor causing bacteria and food build up. By brushing your teeth and using mouth rinse before you leave  in the morning, you can begin fighting bad breath. Be careful what you eat though because certain foods, such as garlic and onion, cause odors that stay in your system for a longer time and aren’t as easily masked by breath mints and gum. These are the most common and convenient ways of fighting bad breath on the go, though they only mask the smell. Breath mints and gum are great because they are small and they work fast, but many contain sugar so it’s better to buy sugar free mints and gum. The other quick option is breath strips, which act like mouthwash. They are also small and are generally sugar free. Another less popular method for getting rid of bad breath is to bring a toothbrush with you to work so that you can brush after any meals or snacks. While more time consuming and less convenient, this option does allow you to actually get rid of the odor causing bacteria rather than just mask it.

At Hawley and Hawley Dental we encourage you to talk to us at your next visit about different ways to take care of bad breath. We sometimes offer free samples of dentist recommended gum!