Cosmetic, Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry
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Office News
Team News:
Dr. Welzel returns October 5th!
We are looking forward to having her back and we are sure many of you will be glad to see her again! Stop in to say hello.
Dr. Merguerian
Dr. Merguerian has expanded our office hours on Fridays until 4pm and she will be providing our patients with IV sedation starting in January!
Summer Postcard Winners
Congratulations to Bruno L. (random drawing) and Patrick O. (furthest destination--Bangkok, Thailand). They both received a $100 gift card to Bo Brooks! Enjoy!
Welcome!
Please join us in welcoming our two new dental assistants--Reanna & Tonia.
A Really Big Pumpkin!
Enter our fall contest to guess the weight of the huge pumpkin sitting outside of our office front door!
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Veneers—Spice and Everything Nice
Porcelain veneers are an excellent choice to spice up your smile and your life. Your sexy new smile will be stunning for as many as 20 years when you maintain a daily oralcare routine. Veneers need only a slight modification to the good care you already give your natural teeth. Toothpaste: Veneers are strong and durable, but your regular toothpaste can scratch a veneer’s surface. We can recommend gentle toothpastes for you to use.
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Intraoral Camera Reveals All
Spies in comic books use miniature cameras to secretly take pictures. We, too, have a miniature camera, but we use it to show you exactly what is happening in your mouth. This new technology is called an intraoral camera. Gone are the days of using a mirror that gave you only partial glimpses of your teeth. Also gone are the concerns of potentially missing a problem area that can easily be overlooked when we do a visual examination. An intraoral camera uses a tiny video camera at the tip of a wand that is about the size of a ballpoint pen. The camera is powered by electricity; there is no radiation. As we slowly move the wand throughout your mouth, the large, full-color images instantly appear on a TV screen or a computer monitor.
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No Reason to Fear an Implant
If you have been putting off getting an implant because you are afraid of the recovery, there is nothing to fear. Implants are receiving kudos from former denture wearers. Compared to their denture, patients reported that implants gave them greater levels of comfort, the ability to speak clearly and were very stable. They also liked the better esthetic look of an implant and how easy it is to clean their teeth. And best of all, it was easier to chew with an implant. You are one of an increasing number of people who are choosing an implant over other treatment options. And as for those lingering fears, a few simple precautions will put you in the prime of dental health in a short time.
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Your Sports Drink may be Damaging Your Teeth
If you are physically active, you might rehydrate with a sports drink, but watch out. That brightly colored liquid may be refreshing, but it can make you vulnerable to dental erosion (demineralization). Those popular sports and energy drinks are eleven times more damaging to your teeth than soda!
Demineralization occurs when acids in fluids pull minerals out of a tooth's enamel. Enamel is an extremely hard substance that protects your teeth from decay-causing bacteria. Enamel is built only when you were a child while your teeth were forming. Once enamel is weakened or completely destroyed, it is gone forever.
Saliva is your number one guardian against acids that cause tooth decay. You may also breathe hard through your mouth when you exercise, which dries up your saliva.
Get your teeth across the finish line with these recommendations:
- Drink low- or non-acid beverages. Rehydrate with water; science says it's all you need!
- Do not swish the beverage around in your mouth; swallow it immediately.
- Avoid frequent sipping because it constantly bathes your teeth in acid.
- To stimulate saliva flow, chew gum and use mints or lozenges made with xylitol.
- Brush regularly with fluoride toothpaste that contains a remineralization ingredient, and use a fluoride plus remineralization mouthrinse.
- Have regular professional cleanings.
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