School is officially out, summer has arrived, and the days have finally stretched out. Whether you have children at home or are simply enjoying the seasonal shift, this time of year brings a welcome change of pace. We want to encourage you to use this bit of “extra time” to check a crucial item off your family’s to-do list: your routine dental check-ups.

Summer is the absolute best time to schedule these visits without the hassle of school calendars or sports schedules. While professional cleanings keep your smile bright, the comprehensive dental exam is what truly protects your health. Dental problems are entirely progressive. By the time you actually feel pain, the issue has usually grown into a much larger, more complex problem.

Patients who maintain regular appointments allow us to catch things early, resulting in solutions that are consistently smaller, faster, less painful, and far less expensive. Take advantage of the slower summer pace to ensure you and your kids are completely up-to-date on your dental X-rays and routine exams.

Celebrating Freedom: A Milestone Anniversary and Our Pledge to Veterans

As our community prepares to celebrate our nation’s historic 250th birthday, we want to highlight an organization that means the world to our practice: Freedom Day USA. Their motto is “Giving a day of free for a lifetime of freedom.”

Each October, participating businesses nationwide unite to provide a day of free services—from haircuts to meals. For our team, it means opening our doors to provide a completely free day of dental care – including X-rays, cleanings, exams, fillings, and extractions -exclusively for veterans and active-duty military.

This is our small way of thanking the brave men and women who protect our communities and ensure our daily liberty. We wouldn’t be the great nation we are without them. We are already working to make our 5th Annual Freedom Day – October 8, 2026 – event our biggest yet.

If you or a loved one served and could benefit from this day of care, please call our office at 215-364-2420. As we reflect on 250 years of American liberty, we extend our deepest gratitude to all who serve. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice.

Michael T. Spadafora, DMD
Bucks County Dental Design
95 Almshouse Road, Richboro
215-364-2420

This blog was written by the team at Bucks County Dental Design. We are your home for all general and cosmetic dentistry needs, including routine care, fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers, whitening and more! In practice since 1984, Dr. Mike Spadafora Sr. and Dr. Mike Spadafora Jr. are your local Richboro dentists that you can trust. We are here if you need us!