Choose to Call for a Consultation and f ind out more about your advanCed

esthetiC options!

It’s true. You can choose to look and feel better. Advances in cosmetic dentistry take only a minimal investment of your time, and the rewards in well-being and self-confidence are well worth it. You can choose to trade in your tarnished smile for a smile that will wow everyone – including yourself.

Tea, coffee, red wine, or tobacco can gradually leave surface stains that are easy to remove with professional intervention. While age or inherited dull tooth enamel can also dim your smile, you don’t have to live with it! Advanced esthetics can also boost smiles that have lost their sparkle due to root canal treatments, fluorosis, or tetracycline use. Here’s what some of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments can do for your smile...

n Erase unattractive stains for a brighter smile with teeth whitening.

n Banish silver-colored fillings with white fillings made from durable and completely natural-looking materials including white composite.

n Camouflage discoloration and chips or overlapping and uneven teeth with veneers that are affixed to the front surfaces of your natural teeth. These extremely thin but strong porcelain shells can actually improve the proportions of your smile by re-shaping your teeth and/or your gumline.

n Replace missing teeth with dental implants, an esthetically attractive alternative to dentures and bridges that looks completely natural.

The Wow FactorChoose to improve with advanced esthetics

Summer 2013

Summer Is Smile Season!Wish you were here

This is one of the seasons I love the most. Everything we were longing for at new year’s has arrived – it’s warm, it’s bright, and nature’s at its best. And we still have plenty to look forward to.

Some of you will be participating in graduations or weddings, others will be heading out of town, and for sure, most of us will be enjoying outdoor family activities like barbecues and sports.

Whatever your plans, my team and I want you to enjoy this wonderful time of year safely. Please wear sunscreen, and book right away for your protective mouthguard. If looking your photogenic best is a priority we’ll be happy to fit you in for a teeth cleaning or whitening consultation.

Call soon. We don’t want you to miss out on anything!

Yours in good dental health,

Dr. Arthur J. Natvig

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CosmeticQuizDo you feel awkward or self-conscious when you smile?

Do you ever talk through your hands?

Do you purposely smile for the camera with your lips closed?

Would you like your teeth to be whiter or straighter?

if you answer

to any of these questions,

we can help.

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Men, Listen Up!Mouth care is no laughing matter

A recent study shows that North American women are more proactive than men when it comes to taking care of their teeth and gums. Does this surprise you?

Women are known to have a better understanding of their oral healthcare needs. They are 26% more likely to floss regularly, and they are almost twice as likely to have regular dental checkups and follow recommended treatment.

Why is this significant? Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory gum disease, may not only lead to tooth loss, it has also been directly linked to other serious inflammatory diseases including:l Cancerl Diabetesl Heart diseasel Strokel Respiratory diseasel Rheumatoid arthritis.

Good oral health is essential to your quality of life. Every single tooth plays an important role in speaking, chewing, tooth alignment, and maintaining facial structure. And it’s possible to have periodontal disease without any warning signs, so regular checkups should not be missed.

The research is in: whether you’re a man or a woman (or a boy or a girl), a good dental regimen, paired with regular checkups, can truly go a long way to ensuring your good health. Please, check your recall schedule and call us today to book any outstanding appointments for yourself and your loved ones!

There’s More To Oral HealthThan just brushing

Brushing and flossing are important, but lifestyle choices also play a large part in ensuring good oral health. Here are a few choices that you can make today!

Eat healthy – Proper nutrition and a diet rich in vitamin D, calcium, and

omega 3 will promote strong soft tissues and healthy teeth.

Butt out – Smoking can cause oral cancer and periodontal disease.

Get fit – Those who stay physically active have a lower incidence of severe

gum disease.

Pamper yourself – Lower your stress levels to decrease your body’s

production of the hormone cortisol – a known gum-disease trigger.

Visit us and your doctor regularly – Regular checkups screen for

chronic illnesses, including those associated with periodontal disease.

Live a longer healthier life by embracing good habits, and keep your smile looking its very best!

Boredom Can Shorten Life Engage and thrive!Can you really be bored to death?

The answer is yes! An extensive study found that women are more prone to get ill from the effects of boredom and die at a younger age. But why is boredom so hazardous to your health?

Boredom creates an unhealthy

lifestyle as it’s most often caused by lack of exercise, smoking, excessive drinking, lack of engaging work, loneliness, isolation, and apathy. But there is hope! Getting off the couch and engaging with others can add years to your life! Explore activities that entertain and excite you…

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You deserve to look and feel your best!If damaged, discolored, or missing teeth make you

hide your smile, crowns will bring back your self-confidence. They’re durable, attractive, and ideal for patients of all ages, and they are very easy to care for. Just brush, floss, and have regular checkups with us!

Great options available to suit all needs:l Single Crown – Covers an unattractive or damaged

tooth, improving its strength, function, shape, and color.

l Bridge – Replaces one or more missing teeth with a natural-looking artificial tooth which alleviates bite stress and helps to maintain face shape. l Implant – Replaces individual or multiple teeth, and as it is placed into the jawbone, it arrests bone loss and

provides a very long-lasting attractive non-removable option.

We are here to help you choose the restoration option that is best to improve your oral health and appearance. Call us today to discuss your individual needs. Isn’t it time to start enjoying your favorite foods

again and living life to the fullest, knowing that you look as fantastic as you feel?

Crown Restorations

Boredom Can Shorten Life Engage and thrive!

Enjoy A Decadent Brunch Rich with superfoods

Consider the following menu… Perfectly Poached Eggs

Cinnamon French Toast with warm Blueberry Preserves

Black Tea with a dash of Buckwheat Honey

This sounds like an indulgent brunch, yet all elements contain superfoods – extremely nutrient-rich foods which help prevent disease.

Eggs – Rich in vitamin D (strengthens bones and teeth) and high in essential nutrient choline (aids heart and brain health).

Cinnamon – Anti-inflammatory (may reduce risk of gum disease) and helps control insulin levels.

Blueberries – One of the best antioxidant sources and high vitamin C supports healthy gums.

Black Tea – Helps prevent dementia and lowers cholesterol.

Honey – Anti-microbial properties (helps fight mouth and throat infections).

When combined with a varied and balanced diet, these superfoods can help you live a healthier more-delicious life!

l Take classes to stretch your imagination

l Exercise with friends

l Play sports

l Attend spiritual gatherings

l Take up dancing

l Join a club or volunteer

Begin now... Replace bad habits with healthy ones and start enjoying life! You will live longer and be more fulfilled along the way!

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Dental OnlaysWhen a tooth is damaged but not

sufficiently damaged to require a full crown, a dental onlay is often used to restore it. Dental onlays generally are made of porcelain or resin that matches the natural color of the teeth. There is absolutely no metal involved and it is all natural tooth-like material.

Dental onlays can be used to help restore teeth that are cracked or fractured, as well as teeth that suffer from decay. A dental onlay is placed over the cusps, or covers part or the entire chewing surface of the tooth.

A dental onlay procedure is relatively simple and typically occurs in two stages. The first visit usually involves an examination of the tooth and the removal of decay, if applicable. We then take an optical-digital scan of the prepared tooth to be treated, with our iTero™ scanner. A temporary onlay will be placed on the tooth to protect it during a short week waiting period. We send the optical scan to an off-site lab where the final, custom-made ceramic onlay is produced. On a return visit, the permanent onlay is placed.

Have you planned that perfect summer vacation or preparing for any family or school reunions?

Who doesn’t wish to have sparkling white teeth?

Tooth discoloration is a very common problem found with many people. It is caused due to various reasons, like bad eating and drinking habits, improper and/or irregular brushing of the teeth. Strong medications and genetic problems can also be contributing factors to discolored teeth.

Why not let us ZOOM!® your teeth?

For a limited time only we are offering

ZOOM! In-Office Whitening for the special price of $189

(normally $558)

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To take advantage of this special offer

call us at

(310) 643-9711to schedule an appointment!!