In This Issue:

Cover

Dental Insurance

Can heartburn hurt your teeth?

Ever have a tooth knocked out?

Scoop on artificial sweeteners.

Keep a toothbrush in your briefcase.

Parents: make milk easier to swallow.

Other Topics:

Brushing
Flossing
Whitening
Bad Breath

We Promise...

We have a confession to make: as dentists and hygienists, we sometimes tend to focus on the the technical and scientific aspects of dentistry and even converse in dental jargon which may not mean much to you. However, we want you to know that science is not the important thing in this dental practice -- you are!

We know that you aren't just a set of teeth, and to this practice you aren't "just another patient." When you sit in our chair, we promise to listen to what you have to say. When we present treatment options, we'll give you a thorough and honest opinion of what is best for your dental health. Then, we'll listen. We want to know how you feel about the options we've presented and how they fit into your lifestyle.

After we've discussed treatment options and answered your questions, we'll let you decide which procedure is best for you. We know there's a lot more to your life than just what's going on in your mouth. That's why we're willing to listen to how you feel about the treatments we've proposed; we want to come to a conclusion that works for all of us.

The time you spend in our office important to us. We want you to trust us and feel at home here. That's why we'll always do a thorough examination of your teeth and provide you with the quality dentistry you deserve. Remember, were here to listen to your thoughts about your dental options so we can move forward with a treatment plan that we all feel good about.