January 2012 - eNews, Tips and More
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are now relaxed, rested and ready to face 2012 head on.
If ending a relationship with tobacco is on your list of things to do in 2012, now is a great time to start. You can find helpful advice on how to quit and more about National Non-Smoking Week here. Remember, in addition to your lungs and heart, tobacco use stains your teeth, damages your mouth's soft tissues and increases your chance of developing oral cancer. If quitting is proving more difficult than you anticipated, we may be able to help. Is Your Dental Insurance Based on the Calendar Year? If you have any outstanding dental work to be completed or are maintaining an oral health and hygiene routine that corresponds to your dental benefits, now is the time to come in and see us. You can request an appointment here. Until next month, Dr. Louis Ong and Team |
| Help Us, Help You! It's hard to believe 2012 is upon us, it's going to be a great year! We would like to thank you for offering us the opportunity to care for your family over the past year. We are always looking for ways to improve your experience at our office. Please take a moment and let us know how we can improve in 2012. We look forward to making you smile for years to come. Help us improve your experience by completing our 5 question survey. |
Are You Still a Smoker?
While the effects of tobacco use on your heart and lungs may be hidden from public view, the effects on your oral health are often as clear as the smile on your face. You may view smoking as sociable and appealing. The actual impression you may offer to others may include:
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The Importance of Regular Dental Examinations
Regular dental visits are essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. For maximum benefit, a good home care regimen must be supplemented with an examination at least every six months. Depending on the status of your oral health, your dentist may recommend more frequent visits. Several months after cleaning, teeth can have plaque build-up as well as stains from food, beverages, tobacco, etc. Over time, plaque build-up can harden into tartar (or calculus) formation. Click here to for more reasons why its important! |
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