While it may still feel like winter, the first day of spring IS right around the corner on March 20th - and that means it is time to turn the clocks forward one hour this weekend!
Daylight savings time (DST) ends tomorrow on March 8, 2015, resulting in one lost hour of sleep for most people in the United States as we “spring” ahead tonight.
This somewhat antiquated practice originated as a way to conserve energy and associated costs during the World Wars, and was instituted nationwide in 1966. Studies done in the 1970s pointed to a reduction in home energy use during DST since people would go to bed and rise earlier, spending less waking hours in the dark and therefore using less electricity to run lights, TVs, etc...
While the effectiveness of this technique is being questioned today, a true benefit of DST is that it serves as a good reminder that it’s time to “spring” forward to the next season, and as your bi-annual reminder to do the following:
Visit us at Roselle Park Dental! In general,
the American Dental Association recommends that most people see their dentist twice a year for a check-up and cleaning, so call us today at 908-998-4698 to schedule your first cleaning of 2015.
Reverse the Direction of Ceiling Fans. In preparation for warmer weather,
switch your fans to move in the counter-clockwise direction to force air down, which has a cooling effective.
Reevaluate Your Insurance Policies. Most motor vehicle and home owner’s insurance policies re-up every six months, so reviewing the twice a year is a great way to ensure you getting the best ban for your buck.
Check Batteries in Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. While most modern detectors are designed to chirp or beep to alert you when the batteries start to “go”, it is best practice to proactively check them twice a year.
Visit Roselle Park Dental online or call us 908-998-4698 to schedule your spring check-up and cleaning!
