Drs. Magness, giving thanks this holiday season

All of us at Memorial Smiles extend our best wishes to you, our patients, referring doctors and families, for a wonderful Thanksgiving.

We appreciate the opportunity to work together with you in the creation of your ideal smile and look forward to the day when your treatment is completed and you join our family of beautiful smiles, which we create daily at our Houston office. It's a big food holiday, so be careful what you eat, especially with those braces!

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

Fall is here, and with it the dreaded cold and flu season. After recovering from your cold, Dr. Marc Magness will tell you one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush!

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 call us at 713-468-9669 if you have any questions or ask us on Facebook.

Connect with Dr. Magness & Memorial Smiles on Facebook!

At Memorial Smiles, we value the relationships we have developed with our patients in Houston and surrounding communities. Even if you only see us for your appointment on a regular basis, did you know that you can now connect with Drs. Marc and Bonham Magness & staff on our Facebook page?

There, we share office news, announcements and updates, so we encourage you to check us out! By Liking our page, you will receive updates from our office automatically in your news feed!

See you on Facebook and have a great rest of the week,

- Dr. Magness