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Trick or Treat, Troops & Teeth
Aside from the creepy costumes and crazily cut jack o’ lanterns, if you asked kids what they associate with Halloween, the answer is surely candy. Candy corn, candy bars, candy whatever—for one night, every ghost, ghoul, and goblin’s goal is to grab anything and everything sugary and sweet. And they’re so good at doing this that almost every child collects more than they could or should eat on the… read more »
Dr. Hudkins is Back!
We’re very happy to say that Dr. Heather Hudkins is back in the office full-time. After giving birth to 8 lb. 04oz. Alex on July 10, 2009, Dr. Hudkins took some much needed time away from the office to recuperate and become accustomed to being a mommy. But now she’s back and taking appointments as usual every day of the week. If you’re in the office, don’t hesitate to ask Heather about little Alex… read more »
Growing, Growing, and Gone (for just a little bit)
For most families, summertime is filled with poolside fun and backyard barbeques. But for three members of the Smile Zone family, this summer is going to be filled with newborns, diaper changes, and the joys of becoming a parent.
Dr. Hudkins, Sandy, and Brittney are all expecting their first children this summer. Baby boys will soon be in the arms of Dr. Hudkins and Sandy, who are due July 16th and… read more »
Summertime Fun
One great thing about living in the Ozarks is that there are so many things for families to do. Some indoors, some outdoors, some active, some relaxing—in fact there’s so much to do that we couldn’t possibly list it all here, but here are a few activities that we particularly enjoy.
Skate your heart out Whether you prefer skating on hard surfaces or icy ones, between Skateport on Glenstone, Skatel… read more »
Healthy Teeth on the Go
Amid the sleepovers, road trips, and family vacations of summertime, toothbrushes and toothpaste are easy-to-forget items that often get left behind. Two very simple ways to help teeth is to drink lots of water (not soda or juices) and chew sugar free gum when possible—both will help prevent plaque buildup by removing bacteria. Another good back-up plan is to keep a tube of MI Paste in your goodie… read more »