Carving Pumpkins, dressing up in costumes, collecting free candy: there is no mystery why Halloween is a favorite time of the year for the kids. There is no need to spoil the fun worrying about letting your children have candy as long as you follow these few simple tips to keeping your children’s teeth healthy and cavity free! The American …
3 Life Lessons We’ve Learned as Dentists
You tend to learn a thing or two when you work as a dentist Whatever you do in life, you always learn something. As a pediatric dentist in Medford, Oregon, we’ve certainly learned a lot about family, health, and life. We’d like to share three things that we’ve learned as we’ve helped you and your family. 1. Caring for others …
5 Things That Make a Great Pediatric Dentist
What Your Children Need In Their Dentist 1. Environment Suited for Children Not all dentists have the right environment for children. I remember as a child going to the dentist and being so scared of what the secretary was going to say to me (usually I got in trouble for “causing ruckus” in the office). However, as a family focused …
Top 3 Reasons to Live in Southern Oregon
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably at least a little familiar with many of the benefits of living in the Northwest. When people think of the Northwest they think of green trees and lots of rain. Although this is true for Washington and part of Oregon, southern Oregon has its own reasons for being a great place to raise …
Preschool Visits and Field Trips
Dr. Dixon recently visited Noah’s Ark Preschool in Central Point. He had a great time talking to the kids and their parents about the importance of brushing and flossing and proper techniques. We also had a local preschool class come to our office on a field trip. The kids had a blast dressing up like the Dr. and seeing the …
Introducing Dr. Bren Dixon
After 32 years as a pediatric dentist, Dr. Stephen Frimkess has decided it’s time to trade his dental instruments in for a tennis racket and some good ‘ol fashion R&R. Dr. Bren Dixon is honored to be taking over where he left off! Stephen A. Frimkess Dentistry for Children is now Bear Creek Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Dixon’s energy and enthusiasm …