Here’s an
interesting quiz for you.
Who originally
dispensed the famous recommendation to “see your dentist twice a year?”
We all know it’s
true (or do we???) – so when and where do you think that bit of advice originated?
a) The American Dental Association in 1933
b) The world’s first dental college – The
University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 1845
c) An article in The Journal of Oral Surgery by
Dr. Henry Horseacre in 1909 entitled “Proper
Protocol for Dental Cleanings.”
d) A radio ad for Pepsodent Toothpaste in 1929
Believe it or not,
if you guessed “d” you are correct!
Most of us know the
famous order to “see your dentist twice a year.” Some insurance companies even
use that interval to define their standards for payment. But the fact is that
phrase was developed with no scientific basis at all – and to sell toothpaste!
Another example of
this logic was the ad campaign for Pear’s Soap in the late 1800s. The slogan
“Have you used Pear’s soap today” ushered in the habit of daily bathing! And
while that was certainly a good thing, the fact is that we are all different
and to expect that everyone requires the same schedule for their health needs
just doesn’t make sense.
When you wash your
hair, do you “rinse and repeat?” Do you associate diamonds with engagement rings?
Are you convinced that Volvo builds the safest cars? If so, you’ve been
influenced by advertising, not necessarily facts. Don’t worry – we are all
guilty of it!
At Acreview Dental Clinic, we don’t believe in a cookie cutter approach when your health is
involved. In order to determine the correct dental treatment for you (including
how often you should have your teeth cleaned) we perform a thorough
examination, checking your teeth, gums, medical history, bite, jaw muscles and
more. We even do an oral cancer screening at every check-up.
Everyone is
different, so despite what the ad men from Pepsodent once said, let’s
scientifically determine the correct schedule for your dental visits by looking
at the facts, not an ad slogan. Then you can look forward to a lifetime of
healthy teeth and gums – and keep smiling forever!
If you have any
questions or you would like to schedule a visit, please call (250) 338-9085.
We are here to help you!
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ReplyDeletehttp://www.yelp.ca/biz/acreview-dental-clinic-courtenay
It's true. Pepsodent did recommend visiting the dentists twice a year, but just right after, it says use Pepsodent twice a day in their slogan. It's definitely a good thing to visit our dentists twice a year. This way, the dentist can take a good look at the health of our teeth and determine whether we need thorough cleaning and restoration. If you don’t visit the dentist advised, you might find yourself suffering from toothaches due to poor maintenance.
ReplyDeleteJane Tinkle
Thanks Jane for your comment. Not only is it important for your dentist to perform regular check-up exams to look for problem areas, your hygienist will also help you to maintain your oral health by recommending an interval for cleaning (hygiene) appointments that meets your specific needs.
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