Oh, wow.  Oh, wow.  I’m sorry for the repeat, but I had to say it twice, because it’s all that I’m really thinking.  50610 is my magic number, hmm?  Hmm?  I had to say that twice, too.  I’m really not doing much more than gloating right now.

But now…

I’m thinking that, despite my complete lack of a plot, and no plan beforehand, my novel somehow grew out of some twisted part of me that loves dialogue and adverbs and now, I have even more ideas, this time good ones, that I’m dying to turn into short stories.

My novel contained dragons, telemarketers, telekinesis, mad scientists, lesbians, head-voices, absent parents, dentists, accountants, jungles, and a blue receptionist.  And more.  But mostly those.

And so, I retreat, back into the place in which adverbs are no longer acceptable, and I’m allowed to deliberate for several minutes over a single sentence.

Wisconsin dentist Charles Puntillo offers all aspects of cosmetic dentistry procedures including tooth whitening, dental implants and more. Regarding tooth whitening there are a number of procedures available to help whiten your smile, from at-home whitening products to in-office supervised treatments. Dr. Puntillo will review your options and whats best for you.

Plano Dentist – Dr Hopkins
Holiday Whitening Specials (expire December 31, 2009)
Take-home whitening kit $125
Zoom! Advanced Power Whitening $275
Advanced Tooth Whitening
Zoom! Advanced Power Whitening (New patients only. Cannot be combined with any other offer.)
$349

(offer expires 11/30/09)

Extreme Tooth Whitening
Extreme Whitening Package
(Zoom! Advanced Power Whitening and custom made take-home whitening kit)
$499

Contact this female dentist in Texas today.

Arden Dental Care – Sacramento Ca
Do you like the appearance of your teeth? Do you like the appearance of your smile?
Are your teeth straight?
Do you have spaces that you dont like?
Do you like the color of your teeth?
Do you like the shape of your teeth?
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Peek-a-boo!  Let’s see what Hottywood has in store for you. 

Below are Hottywood’s cookie fortunes, as revealed by the moon and the sun, in addition to the itch on the bottom of his foot.   

Take heed.  Knowledge is power.

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 Capricorn

December 22 – January 19 

You will be remembered for one thing this week; FARTING.  It will not be a good week for romance.  Lay off the cheese.

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 Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

One of your front teeth will be more yellow than humanly possible.  You should make friends with a Capricorn.  Lonliness is the one thing you two will have in common. 

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Pisces

February 19 – March 20   

You’ll think you’ve been bitten by a swarm of mosquitos.  Rest assured, it’s just bad acne.  Get an extra brown paper bag from the market to cover your face.

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Aries

March 21 – April 19 

1 and 2 will be your lucky numbers if your name is Sam, otherwise 1 is the number of booty calls you’ll get this week and 2 is the number of times you’ll be pulled over by a mall cop.

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Taurus

April 20 – May 20 

There’s good news and there’s bad news.  The good news is someone will throw raw eggs at your front door.  The bad news is that you’ll be standing in the doorway.  Avoid anyone named ‘Karma’. 

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Gemini

May 21 – June 20 

You’ll be expected to give a presentation to a bunch of midgets.  You will also only be attractive to people with mustaches, three breasts and straight out of the big house.  Don’t wear perfume or cologne.  Good luck.

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Cancer

June 21 – July 22 

Your lover will be horny as a toad this week…just not for you.  Start looking for an AA support group.  You’re gonna need it for the road ahead. 

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Leo

July 23 – August 22 

Someone will refer you to a position within a prestigious dog-walking firm.  The sad part is all dogs will pee on your shoes.  Your future boss will be a dog with two legs instead of four.  Make cautious decisions. 

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Virgo

August 23 – September 22 

You will lose two things this week:

1.      1.  Your mind and
2.      2.  Your, um….

I forgot. 

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Libra

September 23 – October 22 

Your phone will be disconnected at the exact moment you climax during a phone bone.  The person on the other end will think you’re either uninterested or gay and will start rumors about you.  It’s time for a fresh start. 

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Scorpio

October 23 – November 21 

Any movie you view will be blank.  You will be considered a cheap date and an even worse lay.  Relax, you’re just having an off week.  Stay away from one eyed giants. 

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Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21   

Your Christmas tree will lean for the entire month of December and your only holiday season lights will be the street lamps outside your bedroom window.  You may be tested for Athlete’s Foot by a dentist. 

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Quote of the Week:    “Reality is a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol.”

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So tell me this. Did you Orthodontists or Dentists ever tell you that misaligned teeth can cause headaches, and I mean bad headaches?

Did you know that bleeding gums could be a sign for diabetes? If you don’t know this, you might want to go through what your Orthodontists or Dentists did not tell you.

It is important to know this, especially if you have kids.

Denplan Training

We have a wide range of training to meet your individual team needs, as well as providing verifiable Continuing Professional Development (CDP). Our programme includes Training Events, workshops and Tailor-made modules which are continually reviewed and developed.

Denplan Training Events provide you and your team the opportunity to meet and learn with other dental professionals. In response to some of your feedback , for 2010 we have introduced a variety of clinical events.

For futher information on Training Events or to book visit our website www.denplan.co.uk/dentists/training

Here are just some of the Training Events coming up early next year:

3200953    การบริหารเบื้องต้นสำหรับทันตแพทย์และผู้บริหารด้านทันตกรรม    Basic Management for Dentists and Dental Executives

หลักการตลาดเบื้องต้นสำหรับงานทันตกรรมบูรณะเพื่อความสวยงามและทันตกรรมรากเทียม การสื่อสารกับผู้ป่วยเกี่ยวกับทางเลือกของการรักษาและค่ารักษา การเริ่มกิจการใหม่ ความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับคำแนะนำทางการเงิน และความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของความคุ้มทุนและการหาแหล่งทุน

(Introduction to marketing in esthetic restorative and implant dentistry, communication with patient regarding treatment aptions and fee, how to establish new practice, understanding financial advice and significance of cost-benefit and funding resources.)

(3200953 จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย)

Don’t Miss IMPACT Study Club – November 2nd

October 20, 2009   RE: NEXT IMPACT STUDY CLUB: NOVEMBER 2ND   The IMPACT Study Club meets on the 1st Monday of every month. Hello Impact Study Club Members!   Dear Michelle, You don’t want to miss November’s IMPACT Study Club topic: “Maxillary Implant with Sinus Bump”! MARK YOUR CALENDAR & SAVE THE DATE: November’s meeting is on the 2nd from 6:30-8:30pm. Remember we begin up on the 3rd floor and come back down for the surgery.   As always, please bring your cases for group discussion!   See you then,   Dr. Anthony LaVacca Save the Date! WHEN: NOVEMBER 2ND, 2009 from 6:30- 8:30pm WHAT: MAXILLARY IMPLANT WITH SINUS BUMP WHERE: Main Street Promenade Building               55 South Main Street, 3rd Floor, West Wing               (We begin in the Chamber Conference Room) RSVP: Cindy Young at orthocenters1@aol.com or 630-848-2010 Issue: 3 In This Issue Save the Date! Recommended Article   Special Thanks to Riemser riemser.com Featuring Dinner prepared  by Schmaltz Deli www.schmaltzdeli.com Last Month’s Recommended Article “When to Save or Extract a Tooth in the Esthetic Zone: A Commentary” Great ENDO Fractured Tooth    Ouch~ Non-Restorable! Dr. Anthony LaVacca Naperville Dental Specialists & General Oral Health Care www.ndscare.com www.drlavacca.com www.napervilleveneers.com Facebook Twitter

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LAST MEETING OF 2009 – Don’t Miss the Opportunity to see the New Scanner!

November 23, 2009   NEXT MEETING IS DECEMBER 7TH! The IMPACT Study Club meets on the 1st Monday of every month.   Nobel Procera CAD/CAM Mini Residency SEE THE SCANNER LIVE IN ACTION!! Learn the basics about the most advanced techniques with CAD / CAM technology NobelProcera Scanner: Live Demonstration! NobelBiocare will present the new NobelProcera optical scanner utilizing the latest in conoscopic holography technology; we will also enjoy a wine tasting to kick start the Holiday Season with a tour of some savory wines by Ben Havlik. The NobelProcera Scanner allows for maximum design and prosthetic flexibility while delivering optimal aesthetics. For your single non-precious crowns, to your custom shaded abutments, and precious milled bars; this system is the beginning and the end of all your prosthetic needs. The lecture will be presented by Shane McCarthy, an expert in the field, who has worked with many labs to deliver superior restorations.     Hello Impact Study Club Members!   Dear Michelle, We have such an exciting presentation planned for our last IMPACT Study Club for the year! LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU DECEMBER 7th! We have a special treat – SEE THE NOBEL PROCERA CAD / CAM LIVE SCANNER IN ACTION! Come early for the WINE TASTING with Benjamin Havlik from 5:30-6:30pm; presentation follows! As always, feel free to bring your cases for group discussion.   Smiles & Happy Thanksgiving!   Dr. Anthony LaVacca Issue: 7 In This Issue NobelProcera Mini Residency Location & RSVP Sponsor   LOCATION & RSVP   Chamber Conference Room on the 3rd Floor of the Main Street Promenade Building 55 South Main St. Downtown Naperville Suite 375 5:30-8:30PM Mon., Dec. 7th RSVP to Cindy Young 630-848-2010 of by email orthocenters1@aol.com     THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR! Michael Rosenberg Sr. Account Manager 847-477-0303   Dr. Anthony LaVacca Naperville Dental Specialists & General Oral Health Care www.ndscare.com www.drlavacca.com www.napervilleveneers.com Facebook Twitter

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IMPACT Study Club Article & Follow Up!

November 5, 2009   IMPACT STUDY CLUB Follow Up & Article  The Next Meeting is: DECEMBER 7th! The IMPACT Study Club meets on the 1st Monday of every month. Hello Impact Study Club Members!   Dear Michelle, WOW! What a great study club we had this month! We had a total of 38 people in attendance. It was so exciting to see so many new faces in the crowd! As a follow up I am sending you a great article which covers many of the reference points that I presented in the lecture. I hope you enjoyed it and look forward to seeing you next month on Monday, December 7th! We have a special treat – so come early: Wine Tasting with Benjamin Havlik from 5:30-6:30pm – Presentation follows! It’s going to be a great topic so don’t miss out! As always, feel free to bring your cases for group discussion.   Smiles!   Dr. Anthony LaVacca Recommended Article: “Technique for Placement of Oxidized Titanium Implants in Compromised Maxillary Bone: Prospective Study of 290 Implants in 126 Consecutive Patients Followed for a Minimum of 3 Years After Loading”>>>> Click Here! Issue: 6 In This Issue Recommended Article 2 Save the Date SAVE THE DATE: DECEMBER 7th! Wine Tasting from 5:30-6:30pm Presentation from 6:30pm! Its the last meeting of the year! You Don’t Want to Miss It   Article: Techniques for Placement of Oxidized Titanium Implants in Compromised Maxillary Bone: Prospective Study of 290 Implants in 126 Consecutive Patients Followed for a Minimum of 3 Years After Loading ODED BAHAT, BDS, MSD, FACD Dr. Anthony LaVacca Naperville Dental Specialists & General Oral Health Care www.ndscare.com www.drlavacca.com www.napervilleveneers.com Facebook Twitter

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TODAY: IMPACT Study Club!

November 2, 2009   IMPACT STUDY CLUB IS TODAY!  RSVP to Cindy Young now 630-848-2010  The IMPACT Study Club meets on the 1st Monday of every month. Hello IMPACT Study Club Members!   Dear Michelle, Tonight is the IMPACT Study Club discussion on Maxillary Implants with Sinus Bump ~ Are you ready?!!   Call Cindy Now to reserve your spot! 630-848-2010 or email orthocenters1@aol.com Main Street Promenade Building 55 South Main Street, 3rd Floor, West Wing (We begin in the Chamber Conference Room) Don’t forget to Bring your Cases! Just give a call if you have any questions~   Here’s to Perfect Smiles!   Dr. Anthony LaVacca Issue: 5 In This Issue Save the Date!   Special Thanks to Riemser riemser.com Featuring Dinner prepared  by Schmaltz Deli www.schmaltzdeli.com Great ENDO Fractured Tooth    Ouch~ Non-Restorable! Dr. Anthony LaVacca Naperville Dental Specialists & General Oral Health Care www.ndscare.com www.drlavacca.com www.napervilleveneers.com Facebook Twitter

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RSVP for IMPACT Study Club NOW

October 28, 2009   RSVP for IMPACT STUDY CLUB TODAY!  The Next Meeting is: NOVEMBER 2ND The IMPACT Study Club meets on the 1st Monday of every month. Hello Impact Study Club Members!   Dear Michelle, RSVP today for the next IMPACT Study Club Meeting because it is coming up!   Call Cindy Now to reserve your spot! 630-848-2010 or email orthocenters1@aol.com   Smiles!   Dr. Anthony LaVacca Save the Date! WHEN: NOVEMBER 2ND, 2009 from 6:30- 8:30pm WHAT: MAXILLARY IMPLANT WITH SINUS BUMP WHERE: Main Street Promenade Building               55 South Main Street, 3rd Floor, West Wing               (We begin in the Chamber Conference Room) RSVP: Cindy Young at orthocenters1@aol.com or 630-848-2010 Issue: 4 In This Issue Save the Date!   Special Thanks to Riemser riemser.com Featuring Dinner prepared  by Schmaltz Deli www.schmaltzdeli.com Great ENDO Fractured Tooth    Ouch~ Non-Restorable! Dr. Anthony LaVacca Naperville Dental Specialists & General Oral Health Care www.ndscare.com www.drlavacca.com www.napervilleveneers.com Facebook Twitter

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Follow Up: Impact Study Club – October 5th

OCTOBER 8TH, 2009   RE: Following up on October 5th IMPACT Study Club   The IMPACT Study Club meets on the 1st Monday of every month. Hello Impact Study Club Members!   Dear Michelle, Wow ~ What a way to kick off the year. We had a total of 22 people at the study group on Monday. It was exciting to see the new members interact with the lecture and live surgery.   As a follow up I am sending you a great article which covers many of the reference points that I presented in the lecture.   I hope you enjoyed it and I look forward to seeing you next month when we will discuss the topic: “Maxillary Implant with Sinus Bump” which will be on November 2nd.   As always, please bring your cases for group discussion.   See you then,   Dr. Anthony LaVacca Click on the link for the Recommended Article “When to Save or Extract a Tooth in the Esthetic Zone: A Commentary” Save the Date! NOVEMBER 2ND, 2009 IMPACT STUDY CLUB: TOPIC: “MAXILLARY IMPLANT WITH SINUS BUMP”   Issue: 2 In This Issue Recommended Article Save the Date! Thanks to Our Event Sponsors: Riemser Dental E-WOO   Featuring Dinner prepared  by Naf Naf Grill www.nafnafgrill.com Dr. Anthony LaVacca Naperville Dental Specialists & General Oral Health Care www.ndscare.com www.drlavacca.com www.napervilleveneers.com Facebook Twitter

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Impact Study Club – Monday, October 5th

SAVE THE DATE: October 5th 2009 EVERY FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH Welcome to the Impact Study Club!   It is my pleasure to welcome you to the IMPACT STUDY CLUB of Naperville. The study club was born from a desire to IMPACT our community of dental professionals and in turn to better serve our patients. It is our belief that when two or more people come together and share ideas, passions, techniques and concerns that each and every member will significantly benefit.   TOPIC:  Immediate Extraction/Immediate Placement   WHEN: Monday, October 5th from 6:30 to 8:30pm WHAT & WHERE:   Dinner & Lecture:     Naperville Area Chamber Conference Room 55 S. Main St. Suite 350 West Wing of the 3rd Floor Main Street Promenade Downtown Naperville    Live Surgery (Directly follows lecture):     Naperville Dental Specialists’ Surgical Suite 55 S. Main St. Suite 241 Main Street Promenade Downtown Naperville   RSVP: Cindy Young by phone 630-848-2010 or by email at orthocenters1@aol.com Issue: 1 In This Issue October Topic Event Sponsors Refreshments Thanks to Our Event Sponsors: Riemser Dental http://riemserdental.com/ E-WOO http://www.ewoousa.com/main/main.php   Featuring Dinner prepared  by Naf Naf Grill www.nafnafgrill.com Dr. Anthony LaVacca Naperville Dental Specialists & General Oral Health Care www.ndscare.com www.drlavacca.com

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The Denplan Golf Challenge 2010

Its that time of year again when we can announce the dates for the 2010 regional golf heats. Whether you’re a talented Tiger, or more of a frustrated Faldo, this challenge is for you.

Winners from each heat will automatically qualify for the final which will take place at Turnberry, Scotland. The competition is only open to practising dentists and one player from each pair must be a member of Denplan.

Dates and locations of the regional heats

Fri 23 Apr – Lough Erne Golf Resort, Northern Ireland

Fri 30 Apr – Stoke by Nayland Golf Club, Colchester

Thurs 6 May – Marriott Dalmahoy, Scotland

Fri 14 May – Little Aston, Birmingham

Thur 27 May – Formby Golf Club, Liverpool

Thurs 10 June – The Goodwood Club, Chichester

Thurs 1 July – Bovey Castle, Devon

Thurs 8 July – Ganton Golf Club, Near Scarborough

FINAL

Weds 8 - Fri 10 September – Turnberry, Scotland

For more details on these events or for booking information please visit the website:  http://www.denplan.co.uk/dentists/events-details.aspx?ev=8

One of the great ironies of our health care system are copayment assistance programs.  Such programs seem like a wonderful way to help patients obtain access to modern medical treatments.  But as was pointed out in NPR’s This American Life show on health care reform, there’s a “dark side” to these programs.

Here’s how they work. Let’s say a company comes out with a new drug, and they set a price of $800 for a month’s supply. The insurer may cover much of the cost of the drug,  but because the drug is so much more expensive than other options, the insurer puts the drug on “tier 3,” requiring patients to pay 20 percent of the cost. In this example, that’s $160 per month, nearly $2,000 per year, which is a considerable sum of money. Some patients either can’t or won’t pay that much, so to help patients get better access to the drug, the company may offer a rebate or coupon program that cuts the cost of the co-payment from $160 to something far more affordable, perhaps just $10 or $20/month.

This sounds like a great way to help patients, but unfortunately, it is also a great way to game the system and keep the costs of drugs high. The purpose of co-payments is to create some incentive for patients to choose a lower cost product, but the co-payment assistance cards insulate patients from the cost of the drug, so they may choose the higher priced drug even though its benefits may be marginal in relation to the much higher cost. This allows the drug company to continue charging the insurer a very high price, and there is little pressure from the patient to provide lower costs drugs.

Insurers ask patients to pay for a part of the cost in order that patients consider the financial cost of using the biologic. If drug companies are permitted to eliminate the co-payment that insurers have in place, the drug company no longer has to compete on price.

A similar phenomenon happens when doctors see patients without charging co-payments for the visits. The doctor may feel that they are just being nice to patients by not charging the co-payment. But these co-payments have a central place in helping regulate patients’ use of doctors’ services. Doctors can reasonably see a patient without charging the patient (or the insurer) anything if the doctor wants to help the patient out. Taking payments from insurers without trying to collect the co-payment is somewhat dubious and sometimes illegal.

Years ago, while still in training, I went to see a dentist for a regular check-up and to address a minor problem. It was a very rainy day, and I was able to get in right away due to a cancellation. Understanding that I was a student, the dentist offered me a very reasonable, low price for his services. Upon finding out that I was insured, he said I didn’t need to worry about the bill at all, and that he would happily take care of everything directly with the insurer. Almost certainly, he billed the insurer far more than he offered to bill me directly. Insurance doesn’t just insulate the purchasers of services from the cost of the service; the doctors who provide the service have little compunction about charging unseen, third party insurance corporations whatever the doctor can, while many doctors wouldn’t directly charge the patient such a high price.

THE KEY TO GOOD COMMUNICATION

By improving your communication skills you can not only help to maintain the loyalty of your existing patients, but you can also start attracting new ones.  Here are some tips on how your entire team can help improve patient communications:

• Get the greeting right – this applies to everyone who meets the patients at the practice. Try not to keep people waiting and always greet them in a friendly and approachable manner
• Browsers are welcome – if potential patients come to check you out, treat this as a chance to impress. Offer them a drink and answer all their questions as thoroughly as you can. If you don’t know the answer, write it down and get back to them later
• If you are unable to address a customer’s needs, find someone who can – also provide a phone number to help patients access NHS care if you don’t offer it
• Use the customer’s name and smile – don’t forget to check how the patient prefers to be addressed and try to be aware if someone has a more unusual title such as Professor, Doctor, Lord, Lady
• Acknowledge customers who are waiting – apologise for the delay and offer them a drink and some interesting reading or a magazine
• The last minute spent with the customer is very important – make sure they know you want to see them again and when
• Listen to complaints – complaints help you put problems right and avoid similar situations in the future.

Denplan offers tailor-made training days, which are specific to your practice’s needs and can even count towards verifiable CPD. These include An Introduction to NLP, Communicating with Younger Patients, Getting Your Consultations Flying and Improving Communication.

For more information visit http://www.denplan.co.uk/dentists/training/index.aspx

Loopy  goes to a dentist to have a tooth pulled.  The dentist pulls out a freezing needle to give the man a shot to numb him.

“No way.  No needles.  I hate needles.” says Loopy.

The dentist starts to hook up the laughing gas and Loopy again objects.
“I can’t do the gas thing – the thought of having the gas mask on is suffocating to me.”

The dentist then asks if Loopus has any objection to taking a pill.
“No objection,” Loopy says, “I am fine with pills.”

The dentist then returns and says, “Here’s a Viagra tablet.”
Loopy says, “Wow – I didn’t know Viagra works as a pain killer!”

“It doesn’t,” says the dentist, “but it will give you something to hold onto while I’m pulling your tooth.”

Search by zip code, at Medicare’s website, for physicians and other healthcare professionals who accept Medicare.

Fairfield, CT – GIZOOM - Welcome  Oral Surgery Assocaites To the online world!  With two offices in Fairfield County. One in Bridgeport and the other in Fairfield, Oral Surgery Assocaites has been a leader in dentistry in Fairfield County for over thirty years. The practice was established to deliver a higher quality of dentistry and increase patient convenience with two locations.

They take pride in the quality of care we deliver and work hard to assure that our patients receive the professional care they deserve.

For more infortion on topics of dentistry including Dental implants, Extractions and much much more vist our blog weekly! Our website will be launched soon at www.oralsurgeryassocaitesfairfield.com and www.oralsurgeryassocaitesbridgeport.com

Call Dr.Abed Alkhatib. DMD at 203-259-2665

The Benefits of Flouride – from your local dentist.
There are many benefits for flouride in children and in adults. In kids, it strengthens the permanent teeth that are growing. For strong decay-resistant teeth it is vital. In preventing tooth decay flouride is one of the most effective forms. The most effective way to get fluoride is by drinking water containing the right amount of the mineral. Flouride in adults helps with sensitivity. It is good for exposed root surfaces, which are more susceptible to decay. Flouride prevents recurrent cavities around fillings and crowns. Contact your local dentist about taking flouride. A great recommendation is Dr Bruce Sexton, a cosmetic dentist in Michigan.

If you are in the Edmond Oklahoma area and are in search of a great top cosmetic dentist – contact female dentist Shannon Griffin. All aspects of cosmetic dentisty offered including tooth whitening, porcelain veneers, invisalign and more.

Post Op Care – Pay Attention and Follow Instructions – Hard for Some – But Well Worth It In The End
Your dental treatment depends on more than just excellent dental care. Post treatment directions are designed to minimize any swelling or discomfort and maximize the function and look of your results. Pay attention to what the dentist says or gives you – there probably is a reason for it. By following the aftercare instructions given to you by your local dentist, you are ensuring that you will enjoy the benefits of your new smile as quickly as possible. Talk to a top dentist like Dr Charles Puntillo for more details.

Im missing a tooth – what can I do?
You can replace a missing tooth or missing teeth with a dental implant or implants or a dental bridge. Your smile can be fully restored to its original state. A bridge can be used while using the neighboring teeth as the support structure while a porcelain restoration will replace the vacant space. Dental implants are a viable option as well. Dental implants are posted directly into the jawbone. Once the post has bonded to the bone, it can act as a new, solid support for a natural looking, porcelain restoration. For more questions about dental implants or dental bridges contact Brevard County Dentist – Dr Glen LoSasso.
If you are in search for a dentist in Las Vegas – check out Dr Blasco. Dr Blasco, DMD is a dental expert and can help you acheive the look you have been waiting for. He is a cosmetic dentist as well as an implant dentist devoted to healthy smiles. He has been in the business for over 20 years. He offers all aspects of dentistry including dental implants, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening and more. He is located in Las Vegas, NV.
I don’t want to wear braces but I want my front teeth straighter – what are my options?
There are several options available to help your front teeth without the use of wired braces. Invisalign, Lumineers,porcelain veneers, dental bonding, dental crowns, dental bridges, or even a combination. You really need to schedule a consultation with a dentist in your area to determine if braces or any of these options work for you. Dr Bell can help . Hes a dentist in Texas that specializes in cosmetic dentistry.

Teeth whitening is probably one of the easiest, simplest, most cost effective forms of cosmetic dentistry for practically anybody. Have you ever considered tooth whitening or similar procedure. Angela Britt, a cosmetic dentist in Georgia offers two treatment methods. They both use the treatment by Zoom. Available to change up to 8 shades in one hour there is an inhouse treatment option. Zoom also offers a 3 day kit using the same methods. If you are interested in Teeth whitening and are in the Brunswick Ga area contact Angela Britt at 912.264.5550.
If you are more serious about the way your teeth look you may want to consider porcelain veneers. What are porcelain veneers? Porcelain Veneers are thin shells made of porcelain which fit over the front part of your existing teeth and designed to bond to your teeth as well. Veneers improve color, size and shape of your teeth. They can be used to correct mild to moderate crowding. Porcelain veneers can whiten stained teeth take care of chips and cracks, straigten teeth an more. Contact New York Dentist about porcelain teeth.

No, really.

The dutchkid’s dental visit marked a new parenting milestone for me today. Not only was the visit a complete FAIL, but it ended with me being irrationally angry with my sweet child. I don’t mean irritated, I mean completely pissed off.

It began well, she sailed right through the shot of novocaine and coping with the nosepiece for the nitrous oxide. I thought we were in the clear, and then she decided to have a total freak out about the rubber dam (sometimes called a “raincoat”, a rubber piece that isolates the tooth in question). I tried being in the room, I tried leaving. The dentist was very kind and very patient and tried six ways from Sunday to calm her down.

He didn’t even get to the drilling. The decision was made rather than strap her down and really traumatize her, we would try again at another appointment. Next time with conscious sedation (oh goody, my favorite).

While it was happening, I wasn’t angry, I was just trying to keep it together. As my mother pointed out, the dutchkid’s reaction was probably from being a little claustrophobic, and you just can’t help that. You are forced to breathe through your nose with that rubber dam on, and that can be scary.

But afterwards? Then I was just plain mad. Why couldn’t she just behave long enough to let them do their job? Why do I have to now pay even more money to have this done? (like hundreds of dollars more!) I don’t want her to suffer, but the teeth have to be fixed. And I’m angry with myself too, why couldn’t I have done a good enough job with her teeth to prevent this? And then to top it off I said some not very nice things to her.

Thank you, Universe, for making me feel like a parenting failure today. The dental nightmare just never ends