Monday, April 23, 2012
Celebrating Earth Day by Doing Our Part to Help the Planet!
We are living in an age with a renewed commitment to conservation, and are frequently reminded to recycle, reduce and reuse. Last Sunday marked Earth Day, so today we thought we would discuss some of the things we do to conserve our natural resources and the environment.
Our office is digitalized, which means we can operate without the use of large amounts of paper and printing materials. The information in our office can be sent and processed digitally, which is also more efficient. We take all of the steps possible to be a 'green' office, making us better for the planet and more convenient for our patients.
We would love to hear how you minimize your impact on the environment. Leave us a comment below or post on our Facebook page!
Monday, April 16, 2012
If I use fluoride toothpaste and the water in my area is fluoridated, do I still need additional fluoride?
Cities have been adjusting the fluoride levels in water since
1964. Since that time, fluoridation has dramatically improved the oral health
of tens of millions of Americans. Community water fluoridation is the
single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay, but you may
not be drinking as much fluoridated water as you may think. If bottled or
home-purified water is your main source for drinking water, you may be missing
out on this extremely safe and effective mineral that prevents tooth decay.
Of course, using toothpaste with the ADA Seal of Approval is
a good source of fluoride, but optimal levels of absorption can only be
achieved if you use it as directed: brushing twice a day for two to three
minutes each time.
At our office, you
can receive professionally applied topical fluoride during your next dental checkup.
This is extremely important for people who are at high risk for tooth decay,
including children, people with less than perfect oral hygiene, people
undergoing orthodontic treatment, and people with weakened enamel due to
lifestyle choices or genetic factors. If you have any questions regarding
fluoride, please feel free to ask us
at the office. We want you to have the healthiest smile possible.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Spring is here! Do we have your current contact info?
Spring is in the air! As you probably know, you can always
connect with us on our Facebook page, but we invite you to please contact our
office with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so that we may be able
to reach you.
We also encourage you to call us and let us know if you have
any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed!
Thank you! Have a great week!
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Dr. Rob Andrew,
Edmonton AB orthodontist
Monday, April 2, 2012
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Visiting your dentist during your orthodontic treatment will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy while you have braces, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved. Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our patients about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene while you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Your dentist is specifically trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent
oral health problems. Please let us now if you have any questions about your
oral health during your next adjustment appointment. Take care of your teeth!
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