Tavarez Orthodontics, wishing you a safe, relaxing and memorable Memorial Day weekend!

Memorial Day weekend, just a day away, is a time for Americans everywhere to celebrate freedom and honor the servicemen and women who have paid for the freedoms we continue to cherish.

For many folks (and our patients) in Menlo Park, San Carlos and surrounding communities around San Francisco, getting out of town for three days after being cooped up in the classroom or office spells sweet relief. At Tavarez Orthodontics, we know Memorial Day weekend is ripe for travel. After all, Memorial Day means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is on the way.

What about you? Whether you're headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, or hitting the great Californian open roads, our entire team would like to hear all about it!

We hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend!!

The importance of dairy, from Dr. Tavarez

Dr. Kathleen Tavarez and team want to know: is dairy a big part of your overall diet? If not, it probably should be. A 2008 study revealed that regular consumption of dairy, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, can lower your chances of contracting periodontal disease (also known as gum disease).

Gum disease is caused by a bacterial infection in the mouth that affects the gums and jaw. Gum disease results in a loss of teeth and bone, and has been connected in studies to certain cases of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease and, of course, osteoporosis.

Results of the study show that adults who consume at least 55 grams of lactic acid a day are less at risk for gum disease. Eating dairy is not just healthy for building strong bones, but is essential for maintaining a strong, healthy mouth. Next time you reach for a quick snack, choose some cheese, or a glass of milk, and remember with each bite and sip, you are preserving your teeth for great oral health and a lifetime of smiles!

For more information about the importance of including dairy foods in your diet or gum disease, we invite you to give us a call at either or San Carlos or Menlo Park office. Have a great weekend!

Share your experience at Tavarez Orthodontics with the world!

Located in Menlo Park and San Carlos, California, our top priority at Tavarez Orthodontics is to provide you the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment. We utilize the latest technological advances in the industry and are committed to helping you achieve the smile you deserve: a healthy, beautiful one.

Whether you've visited Tavarez Orthodontics for a week, months or years, Dr. Kathleen Tavarez and team would love to hear your feedback about the way we run our office. There are lots of ways you may share your thoughts about our practice with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there.

After all, reviews help Dr. Tavarez and staff create more beautiful smiles here in Menlo Park and San Carlos. We look forward to reading your reviews!

Wishing you a happy Mother's Day, from Tavarez Orthodontics

Dr. Kathleen Tavarez and our entire team at Tavarez Orthodontics would like to take this time thank all the wonderful moms out there who bring their kids to our office and always have a smile on their face. We appreciate you all! Happy Mother's Day Week and upcoming Mother’s Day!

And have you heard about our Mother's Day Contest? Correctly guess the year that the “Mom” movie was released ... and you could win a Spa Day for your Mom! Just click here to access the movie questions and GOOD LUCK!

Happy Wednesday!