Happy Thanksgiving from Dr. Styrt and team!

With the busyness of the holiday season right around the corner, Drs. Styrt and Job and our entire staff wanted to stop for a moment to say how thankful we are to have you in our dental family. We realize that our practice here in San Diego thrives because of great patients like you. We are the lucky ones because we not only help keep you and your smile healthy, but we also have the pleasure of knowing you and your loved ones.

As always, if you know anyone we can help, just let us know. We promise to give them the same quality care that we have given you and your child. We hope that this Thanksgiving and holiday season brings fond memories. Thank you for being part of our family.

Ask Dr. Styrt: Can germs really live on my toothbrush?

Great question- thank you! Fall is upon us, and with it comes the dreaded cold and flu season. After recovering from your cold, Dr. Paul Styrt 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!

We hope these tips help! Feel free to call us if you have any questions or ask us on Facebook. Have a great and relaxing weekend, everyone!

National Young Reader's Week!

This week marks National Young Reader's Week, and during this time, Dr. Paul Styrt will tell you it’s more important than ever to remind your child to read on a regular basis. After all, reading helps kids develop the mind, expands a child’s knowledge base, activates his or her flow of ideas and boosts their confidence. Plus, reading is fun!

Tell us: is your child reading a book this fall? If so, what's on his or her reading list?

If you're out of ideas for great fall reads, we encourage you to ask Dr. Styrt or our staff for suggestions, and our staff will provide a few great titles. You may also ask a local librarian here in San Diego for some suggestions or check out various fall books for kids and teens that we found this week, courtesy of Barnes & Noble.

Lastly, Dr. Styrt and our entire staff would like to say THANK YOU to our veterans, and those currently fighting for our country at home and abroad! Happy Veteran's Day!

Connect with Dr. Styrt & team on Facebook!

At the office of Dr. Paul Styrt, we value the relationships we have developed with our patients in San Diego 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. Styrt and Job & staff on our Facebook page?

We invite you to “like” us at Facebook.com/PaulStyrtDDS. We share office news, important announcements and updates on our Fan Page, so we encourage you to check us out! By Liking our page, you will receive updates from our office automatically in your news feed! Not only that, but you'll be eligible for some great prizes when we have an upcoming raffle!

See you on Facebook and have a relaxing and fun weekend!

- Dr. Styrt and team