Giving thanks this holiday season

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season almost here, our entire staff at the office of Dr. Michael Long wanted to stop for a moment to say how thankful we are to have you in our dental family. We realize that our practice here in Fresno thrives because of our great patients. We are the lucky ones because we not only help keep you and your smile healthy, but we also have the pleasure of knowing you and your loved ones.

As always, if you know anyone we can help, just let us know. We promise to give them the same quality care that we have given you. We hope that this Thanksgiving and holiday season brings fond memories. Thank you for being part of our family.

Cosmetic dentistry in Fresno and greater Central Valley – Michael G. Long D.D.S

There are many dentists in Fresno and the Greater Central Valley area working hard to bring beautiful smiles to their patients. Cosmetic dentistry has begun to earn the positive acclaim it deserves due to the latest surge of makeover TV shows. Many of our patients have spent great time and effort when choosing Dr. Michael G. Long and Drs. Kasey and Kevin Perry to be their cosmetic dentists.

Located in Fresno, we treat patients from all over the Central Valley and provide flexible scheduling to optimize your convenience. When choosing a dentist, please use this blog and our website to learn more about cosmetic and general dentistry in all its forms from smile enhancement, to dental restoration, to regular checkups, and simple teeth whitening. The first step to making Fresno smile is to make you smile!

Please call our office to learn more about cosmetic dentistry, or check us out on Facebook!

Hey Dr. Long, when should I replace my toothbrush?

Fall is here, and so is the dreaded cold and flu season. After recovering from your cold, Dr. Michael Long and our team encourage you to replace your toothbrush in order to avoid being reinfected!

Germs can linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by continuing to use the same toothbrush. Be smart - keep a spare, just in case! To protect your toothbrush from bacteria all year long, consider the following tips:

• Wash your hands before and after brushing

• Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen

• Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster

• Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Worn bristles are less effective in properly cleaning your teeth, and can actually be damaging to teeth if used too long!

Hope this tip helps! Feel free to give us a call or ask us on Facebook if you have any questions!

Congrats to our GIANTS!

Dr. Long and our entire staff would like to congratulate our San Francisco Giants for winning the 2010 World Series last night! They won the Series in just 5 games, which is VERY impressive no matter WHO you play, and we couldn't be more proud of them!