Why today, November 1st? The day after Halloween, that is why. All that candy, all that fun. We are not going to tell you to not enjoy yourself, but please, for the sake of your teeth, brush those teeth. Of course, it is always important for good dental hygiene, but let us remind you today, the day after all that... read more »

Vote for your favorite Pumpkin!  Hint: It’s US!  😉 Every year, we participate in a pumpkin decorating contest with several other offices around the San Antonio area. Sponsored by Pierson & Saunders Orthodontics (Located on 1604 & Hausman).  We decorate our pumpkin and our patients (that’s YOU!) vote for their favorite on Facebook(again, that’s US!).  The winning pumpkin gets lunch... read more »

😁World Smile Day!😁 The first Friday of October is “World Smile Day”.  A relatively new holiday, with a fascinating story. Created by Harvey Ball in 1963, this holiday came to be after Harvey’s invention of the smiley face.  Harvey’s main concern was that the commercialization of the symbol would lessen the impact of the smiley face.  The purpose of this... read more »

  Here are a few fun facts surrounding National Tooth Fairy Day from the National Day Today site! National Tooth Fairy Day takes place biannually on February 28th and August 22nd. Legends and stories of ‘’tooth fairies’’ date back as far as 13th century England. Accounts have changed and varied over the years, but one thing is certain, children and... read more »

  Join us in celebrating ONE YEAR of Dr. Vicki Leonhart, DDS!  It has been a wonderful year of getting to know current patients and welcoming new patients to the office.   There have been several changes, including upgrades to several operatories, moving to a new paperless system and among other upgrades you may or may not have noticed throughout the... read more »

The spirit of Fiesta is in the air!  San Antonio welcomed Fiesta back to our city. To kick off the season, we were invited by Dr. Hussaini of Aesthetic Periodontal & Implant Specialist, to participate in a Fiesta Sombrero Decorating Contest. There were many “Nacho Ordinary” sombreros entered and the winner was announced on Cinco de Mayo. Sadly we did... read more »

Dentistry allows us to transform smiles and change how people feel about themselves.  Those changes can be by way of a simple single filling or more involved as in a whole mouth reconstruction.  Recently, we finished an exceptional case that we would like to share with you.  The outcome was gratifying for myself and our patient.  The procedure was simple... read more »

  Bringing your child in for regular dental checkups can prevent any unwanted dental issues.  When left untreated, dental decay can lead to speaking, eating, and learning problems. Here are some great tips to help prevent dental problems in your child: Establish a regular brushing routine with your child.  Let your child brush their teeth with you.  Make it fun. ... read more »

  Now, more than ever, it is essential to maintain optimal health. Dental health plays a vital role in your overall health. A recent statement from the ADA (American Dental Association) and TDA (Texas Dental Association) says, "It is not only safe to go to the dentist - it is better than safe. It is essential for patients' overall health... read more »

  Here at Vicki Leonhart, DDS, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these... read more »