Spring is in the air! This means it is time to plant flowers. At First Impressions Family Dentistry we love flowers! If you’re an avid gardener or if you’re starting your very first flower bed, you’ll interested to know about some of the most popular varieties available to you. While there are number of popular flowers on the market, starting with these five varieties will certainly get your garden going.

Pansies

Gardeners love pansies, especially beginners, because these flowers are easy! When they bloom in the spring, they show in a variety of different colors, from deep blues to bright yellows. They are often used to complement other flowers because they bloom from spring to fall. These popular flowers grow close to the ground and are found front and center in a flower garden.

Periwinkle

The periwinkle’s a popular purple petal can be perennial or annual. They grow closer to the ground than the pansies and are often used for ground cover. Also, they will make a garden bed or yard look colorful, but they need well-drained soil. They work best in looser soils. This flower will spread on its own through your yard, so if you want your whole yard will be covered, don’t hold this plant back!

Lily of the Valley

This is a delicate looking flower. This white bell shaped petals hang from a vine like stalk. The plant only blooms from late spring to early summer, but these are popular because they are so very pretty. It thrives in shade, so many planters will use them under trees or in the shadow of a home. It is easy to grown in dark soil and make sure the flowers are spread out from each other

Poppies

Poppies are famous for their large petals with dark centers. They raise from the foliage to bloom in the springtime, giving a splash of color to the center of the garden. Some grow as tall as four feet, and are planted to hang over ground cover or behind shorter flower types. Poppies come in a variety of colors and sizes, which makes them one of the most sought after flowers for the garden.

Tulips

Tulips represent springtime, the Easter holiday and warmer weather. There are a wide variety of different types of tulips, which means they also come in different colors. Due to a range variety, these flowers are favored in many different types of soils and areas of the country. They work well for beginning gardens!

Valentine’s Day is Tomorrow!

You know what that means, chocolates are flying off the shelves! Dr. Jennifer Wells is thrilled to hear that chocolate is the main choice on Valentines. Dr. Wells got all her staff chocolate for Valentine’s Day!  As we have to remember any indulgence is key to maintaining a healthy mouth, it is also important to remember that all chocolate contains sugar, which leads to cavities. The main importance is rinse with water after eating chocolate. So if we must have candy tomorrow, and we MUST, chocolate is Dr. Wells’ choice.

Benefits of chocolate:

It melts quickly and sits on the surface of teeth a shorter amount of time than sticky candy.

It has been tied to decreasing stroke.

Chocolate boosts heart health.

It MAY fight diabetes.

Chocolate offers some protection from UV damage from the sun.

It can improve your vision because it helps blood flow.

It makes you smarter.

Now, we don’t know about you but that’s more than enough reasons to dive into that heart-shaped chocolate goodness! First Impressions Family Dentistry hopes you have a great Valentine’s Day filled with love and chocolates!

But remember, moderation is key and rinse your mouth with water after you’re done.

Are you looking for an effective way to whiten your teeth, but anxious of discomfort or sensitivity?

Well, First Impressions Family Dentistry is proud to offer the polaoffice+ teeth whitening system.

The polaoffice+ teeth whitening system has been shown to be a safe and effective means for teeth whitening when delivered by licensed dental professionals. First Impressions Family Dentistry utilizes an effective treatment protocol that includes at home self-treat in combination with a more intense in office whitening treatment.

How does polaoffice+ whitening work?

At First Impressions Family Dentistry, the polaoffice+ procedure takes about an hour. We note the current shade of your teeth. We then make an impression of your teeth to develop a custom tray to accompany the take home kit. Now we start with the in office whitening, we apply a resin barrier to the gum areas surrounding the teeth to protect your gums from coming in contact with the peroxide gel. We then apply the hydrogen peroxide to each tooth and allow it to work for 8 minutes, then we suction away the gel from your teeth. We repeat this process 2 to 3 times for an optimal result.

After the teeth whitening process is done, we provide patients with some simple post whitening care instructions to keep your teeth looking their best for as long as possible.

First Impressions Family Dentistry got to experience their first vlog! We had the privilege to meet Jenny Ernst who vlogs weekly about her life and travels. Jenny came in last week to vlog on her polaoffice+ in office whitening experience. Please enjoy the video below!