First official Dr. Ruchi Book Review - The Girl on the Train

I've written book reviews on my facebook page for years... and whenever you come into the office, we probably discuss the latest book I'm reading. Dr. Nijjar and I are in a book club and we LOVE to talk about the books we've read -- especially the ones that inspire us.

So here goes my first official book review on our office blog. Enjoy, comment, and hope you "like".

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Another book that just makes you want to keep reading. Each chapter skips between a different character's perspective. This always slows me down at first. But once you learn the characters --this book has you hooked! We have mystery, complicated characters (none of which I liked btw!), and a plot twist at the end --that we never saw coming. This author is amazing. The way she intricately weaves in the details of the story. I wonder... what was her writing process? Straight through? Or did she write the beginning, middle, and the end and then go back to fill in the details. The pieces to this puzzle came together so beautifully. 

Bleeding gums linked to medical problems, not just gum disease

The mouth is a window into the rest of your body! 

Studies show that there are links between heart disease and poor dental health, diabetes and poor dental health, and even strokes and poor dental health.

Visit Dr. Nijjar and Dr. Ruchi regularly to make sure your dental health is not placing you at risk for other medical issues.

If all you did is brush...

Did you know you miss 35 % of the tooth if you don't floss.

Dr. Nijjar and Dr. Ruchi recommend that you floss once a day, every day.

Not doing so, can lead to periodontal disease.

As the disease progresses, which I can do quickly, teeth become loose, painful, and ugly!

Avoid this by brushing twice a day, flossing one today, eating a nutritious diet, and seeing Dr. Nijjar and Dr. Ruchi regularly. 

All Smiles on Sunday with Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis

We spent the last week or so watching the U.S. Open. Earlier tonight, Novak Djokovic won the men's final. Yesterday, Flavia Pennetta took home the trophy in the women's final.

We enjoyed both matches, but this morning's women's doubles final really got us going!

Martina Hingis (who now has 20 grand slam titles) and Sania Mirza. What a joy to watch. Yes, their form was beautiful. Their shots were calculated. Their energy never let up. But it was their non-stop smiles that kept us engrossed.

Congratulations to these two. And thanks for making the hearts of two dentists in Fremont dance at almost every point -- with your simple, genuine, heart-warming smiles!

Smiles are what we live for. And smiles are what we live to create - every day. 

School has started, and so have sports!

Did you know you can decrease your child's chances of being injured with one simple step? Wearing a mouthguard has been proven to reduce the chance of injury.

They key is ensuring your child has the right mouthguard. The best guard is custom made for your child by your dentist.

Check out Dr. Ruchi's quote about mouthguards on colgate.com

Ask Dr.Nijjar and Dr. Ruchi about the right mouthguard today.