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 As
Fall arrives
and the leaves
change color it is also
time to change your toothbrush. Your toothbrush
should be changed at least every 3 months to keep
the brush working effectively. Feel free to stop by
and pick up a new soft
toothbrush.
Fall is upon
us and with it a new season for you to feel and look
your best! When was the last time you had a professional
cleaning and Oral Cancer exam?
Schedule an appointment today!
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Impressions
Your dazzling smile can be one of your best assets. The
first thing people see when you walk into a room is your
smile. Don't you want to make your best first
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worn and fractured teeth making you look years
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you can see every time you look in the mirror. Your
smile will look so natural that your friends will wonder
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See Before and After
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 With Halloween around the corner, it is important
to remember good oral hygiene and a few helpful tips to
keep your teeth healthy and restorations
intact.
1) Limit your partaking of treats
from the trick or treat bag. Chewy or sticky candies
have a tendency to pull out crowns and
fillings.
2) Don't freeze any candy bars and
then chew on them, teeth or fillings can crack under the
extra pressure.
3) Brush 30 minutes after having
any treats.
4) If you forget the above and
have a problem, please give the office a call, at
312-266-0044!
5) Have a safe
halloween.
I have many guests still
putting off needed work, citing we will do it next
year. Next year is now this
year.
And this year is coming to a
close!
Most
importantly, prompt treatment can avoid more
extensive and more expensive dental procedures. What is
simple now, can turn into a more severe problem later.
We would hate for you to have a problem arise at an
inconvenient
time.
Remember,
any insurance benefits that renew Jan 1, are lost Dec
31st. You have paid for these benefits, why don't
you use them.
I want to give
our guests and friends a heartfelt thank you for your
loyalty and friendship over the past
year.
I still
want to help each and every one of our guests get
the needed care during these tough times. We will
work with you to allow you to afford the treatment
without hardships. Contact Nichole to see what we
can do for you.
We
look forward to seeing you at the office in the near
future.
Warmly,
Dr.
Ron Widen and Nichole
Have you used
any of your
2011 insurance benefits?
Have you
used your Flexible Spending Account for 2011? If
you don't use it, you lose it and it's your money. Call
Today!
Check our web
site
halsteddental.com
for specials
or
use
the money saving
coupon below
to
save money!
312-266-0044
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 Halsted Dental
Aesthetics
2001 N.
Halsted Suite 202
Chicago, IL 60614
312-266-0044
Office
Hours
Monday.......... noon - 8 pm
Tuesday......... 7 am - 2
pm
Wednesday.... noon - 8 pm
Thursday........ 7 am - 2
pm
Friday............ By
appointment
Saturday........ By
appointment
Contact Information
Office (312) 266-0044
Fax(312)
266-8772
Email contact@halsteddental.com
Web Site: halsteddental.com
Communication is
important to us!
Don't be afraid to ask us
questions!
We accept Cash, Check, American Express,
MasterCard, Visa and Discover. For your
convenience we have CareCredit and Springstone to help with
your treatment financing!
Interest-free financing
up to 12 months
available!
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 Dr. Oz's
Advice:
Brush Your Teeth to
Prevent a Heart Attack!
View Dr. Oz's video
on Good
Morning America
New research shows that oral
health may impact overall health more than
previously
thought!
Studies indicate there is a 12 times
increase in heart attacks and a four times
increase in stroke in patients with
gum-disease. The plaque-building bacteria
get into the blood stream and cause serious
problems throughout the
body.
You would be
worried if your scalp started to bleed when you
brushed your hair, so call us if your gums bleed
when you brush your teeth. The best
indicator for healthy gums are gums that do not
bleed.
Do you have any sore or bleeding
gums? These are signs you should not be
ignoring. Please call us
at
312-266-0044
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Recently, Dr. Mehmet Oz was on
Good Morning America and had some great advise
about your oral
health.
Take Dr. Oz's quiz to see your dental
knowledge!
Dr. Oz's
Quiz:
1) Should you brush your
teeth before or after
breakfast?
2) How
long should you keep a toothbrush? 6 weeks, 3
months or 6 months
3) What is the best
beverage for your teeth? Coffee, Tea or
Water?
4) What is the proper amount of
toothpaste to be placed on your
brush?
Answers...
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More Tips from Dr. Oz:
More Tips from Dr.
Widen:
Brush your teeth
for a full two minutes every day. Be careful not
to brush too hard, and pick a soft-bristled brush
with tapered tips.
Brush gently
using a circular stroke and start in a different
area of your mouth each time you brush. That
way you minimize the abrasive effects on the teeth
from the toothpaste.
Make sure your toothpaste does
not contain triclosan or sodium lauryl sulfate
(SLS) as ingredients.
Colgate Total has Triclosan and most
other commerical brands (Crest, etc) have SLS
as a foaming agent. Fluoridex Sensitity
formula is one toothpaste that is SLS Free,
pick up a tube at the office today!
Reach for a natural mouthwash
that is both alcohol and sugar-free.
Crest Pro-Health is both sugar and
alcohol free, receive a free sample with your next
cleaning.
Chewing sugarless gum and mints
is a great way to help protect your teeth against
enamel decay, but make sure what you chew is
sugarless in order to prevent tooth
decay.
Sugar-free gum
like Orbit removes food particles from the teeth
that can cause decay if left, it will also
stimulate your salivary glands to neutralize the
acid bacteria produce when they consume
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Dentistry
in the News!
What we
have
found
that may benefit
you!
Dr. Oz Quiz
Answers Dr. Widen
Additions
1)
Before breakfast, because you want to get the
acculumated plaque off the teeth
as
soon as possible and after breakfast the acid
produced by the bacteria weakens
the
tooth structure and brushing afterwards would
brush away weakend enamel.
1/2 hour
after meal.
I
agree that one should wait 1/2 hour after eating
to brush, with the most important time to brush
being right before going to bed. The plaque
and bacteria must be cleaned from the teeth before
retiring otherwise they stay all night long
undisturbed with a diminished saliva flow and are
allowed to cause tooth decay, inflammation
and gum disease.
2) 3 months
is longest, because they get worn out and there is
ecoli and fecal matter on the brush from flushing
the toilet with the lid open and spreading the
bacteria. Also, change the brush is you are
sick so you do not re infect
yourself.
When the
bristles of the toothbrush are no longer erect
then it is time to replace your
toothbrush. If this is happening within a
month or 6 weeks then you are brushing too hard,
lighten up the grip on the toothbrush or get an
electric brush that will prevent over
brushing. Even electric toothbrush heads need to
be replaced.
3) What is the
best beverage for your teeth, Cofee, Tea,
Water?
Coffee or Tea, the phenols attack
the plaque and soften it making it easier to
remove. Green Tea stains less than
coffee.
Of course, you
should be drinking plenty of water to hydrate
yourself and limit coffee and other caffeinated
drinks. If your teeth become stained there
are in-office or take-home products that can
brighten your teeth. Give us a call to learn
about what might work for you.
4) Pea sized, or you can get too much
fluoride and it can stain your teeth.
This is especially true for young children, since
sometimes they swallow the toothpaste instead of
rinsing it
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