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Magical Smiles & Motivational Thoughts

A Free Monthly Newsletter For The Friends and Patients of Dallas Laser Dentistry

In This Issue

• Little Known Facts About Independence Day
• Little Known Facts About Independence Day - Pg 2
• Little Known Facts About Independence Day - Pg 3
• Little Known Facts About Independence Day - Pg 4
• Little Known Facts About Independence Day - Pg 5
• Little Known Facts About Independence Day - Pg 6
• Bits Of Wit And Wisdom
• Apollonia: Patron Saint of Dentistry
• Success Story of the Month - Wedding Day Bliss
• Success Story of the Month - Wedding Day Bliss Pg 2
• Mom and Dad Can Have Perfect Teeth Too!
• With Heartfelt Thanks For your Referrals!
• Not Your Father's Root Canal
• Do You Suffer From Recurring Headaches?
• Taking Care of Your Toothbrush
• Happy Birthday America Promotion
• Monthly Quiz
• Do You Book Your Own Travel Online?

Little Known Facts About Independence Day

"Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it."--Judge Learned Hand

Dear Friends,

Summer is in full swing, the kids are out of school, you're wishing you were a kid out of school, and it's time for your monthly dose of stimulating facts and factoids from your favorite dental office!

I thought that July would be a great month to do a little research on Independence Day. Oddly enough, there's not a lot on info on Independence Day as it's generally just called the "Fourth of July" now.

Anyway, as you know fireworks are a huge part of our celebrations on the fourth so I was curious as to where they came from. Now you're curious too, right?

Most of us know that fireworks were first used in China but there's a little more to it than that. The very first fireworks were actually just green bamboo that was thrown onto bonfires to scare away evil spirits, known as "pas chuk." After a Chinese alchemist accidentally discovered gun powder, someone got the brilliant idea of placing gunpowder into the stalks of green bamboo and then throwing them into the fire. Viola - the first firecracker was born!

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So there you have it, another answer to a burning question!

Now it's time for me to supply some questions and for you to supply the answers.

It's my first (and probably last) annual. . .

"Independence Day Quiz!"

Of course you know the major event that happened on Independence Day so I've dug deep to find questions about some other notable events that have happened on the 4th of July.

Question #1: In 1776, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail that the fourth day of July 1776 ". . . will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance. . . from this time forward, forevermore."
o True
o False

Question #2: On the 4th of July 1826, these two former presidents died within a few hours of each other - who were they?
o John Quincy Adams &Thomas Jefferson
o Thomas Jefferson & James Madison
o John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
o George Washington & John Adams

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Question #3: On the 4th of July 1862, (yep, that same date), this noted American was born. Who was he?
o Stephen Foster
o Robert E. Lee
o Edgar Allen Poe
o Matthew Brady

Question #4: Which of these patriotic songs was first performed on July 4th, 1832?
o The Star Spangled Banner
o America the Beautiful
o America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)
o Battle Hymn of the Republic

Question #5: On July 4th, 1848, President James Polk laid the cornerstone of what famous structure?
o The Jefferson Memorial
o The Washington Monument
o The Library of Congress
o The Capitol Building

Question #6: Which of these pivotal events in the history of the U.S. was originally planned to take place on Independence Day?
o The Nat Turner Rebellion
o The Emancipation Proclamation
o The raid on Harper's Ferry
o The Fort Blount rebellion

Question #7: Only one U.S. president was born on the 4th of July; which one?
o Warren G. Harding
o James Buchanan
o Millard Fillmore
o Calvin Coolidge

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Question #8: This celebrated American composer adamantly claimed to have been born on the 4th of July. His baptismal records show that he was born one day earlier. Who was he?
o Irving Berlin
o Woody Guthrie
o John Phillip Sousa
o George M. Cohan

Question #9: The current U.S. flag was adopted on July 4th, 1960, following the admission of which state?
o Alaska
o Hawaii
o New Mexico
o South Dakota

Question #10: Which of these famous set of twins were born on the 4th of July?
o Elvis & Jesse Presley
o Robin & Maurice Gibbs
o Anne Landers & Abigail Van Buren
o Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen

And Now. . . The Answers

Question #1: The answer is false, the quote is from Adams but he was speaking of July 2nd, not the fourth (sorry, kind of trick question there).

Question #2: John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

Question #3: Stephen Foster (In case you're not familiar with Mr. Foster, he wrote: "Beautiful Dreamer", "Jeannie With the Light Brown", "Camptown Races" and "Oh, Susannah" among other songs.)

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Question #4: America (My country Tis of Thee). Apparently Dr. Samuel Francis Smith wrote it on a scrap of paper in about half an hour. . . that's why it's sung to the tune of God Save the Queen.

Question #5: The Washington Monument. Work on the monument was finally completed in 1885. It's architect Robert Mills didn't live to see it completed. An interesting side note on the monument is that the 897 stone steps in it are made of stones from every state in the Union, along with stones donated by foreign countries and Native American nations.

Question 6: The Nat Turner Rebellion. The rebellion actually occurred on August 21st 1831 and many people credit it with opening the nation' eyes to the dehumanization caused by slavery.

Question #7: Calvin Coolidge

Question #8: George M. Cohan. He's known for such songs as; "Give My Regards to Broadway", "Yankee Doodle Dandy", and "Over There". He was the subject of the 1942 movie musical "Yankee Doodle Dandy.

Question #9: Hawaii, which became the 50th state on August 21, 1959.

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Question #10: Anne Landers & Abigail Van Buren. Their real names are Esther Pauline Friedman and Pauline Esther Friedman, respectively, and they were born in 1918.

So, how did you do? Don't feel bad if you didn't get too many right. . . I didn't either!

Hopefully you had fun with the quiz and you learned a thing or two!

I hope everyone has a great month and that you all enjoyed your Independence Day holiday!

Bits Of Wit And Wisdom

- Gladiator: What the cannibal said after he ate the female explorer....
- When girls start calling you "Sir", about all you've got to look forward to is Social Security.
- If you can't grow old gracefully, do it any way you can.
- If your efforts are criticized, you must have done something worthwhile.
- Memory is what makes you wonder what you forgot to do.
- Why is it there is never enough time to do it right, but there is always enough time to do it over?
- Opportunity knocks. Temptations kicks the door down!
- Sign on a bulletin board in front of a church: "Come early and get a back seat"
- One owes it to oneself to be successful. Once successful, you owe it to the IRS.
- Preserve wildlife...throw a party!
- An old timer is one who remembers when dancing was done with the feet.
- Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due.
- Confidence: What you start out with before you know the situation....
- It isn't the age, it's the mileage that counts.
- Stealing a kiss may be petty larceny, but sometimes it's grand.

Apollonia: Patron Saint of Dentistry

You may have heard of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, or Saint Valentine, patron saint of lovers. But did you know there was a patron saint of dentistry?

All about Apollonia>

Success Story of the Month - Wedding Day Bliss

When I spoke with Sarah for the first time a few months ago she was a bit frantic. Her wedding was fast approaching and she wanted to look her best. She had already lost weight, gotten a nice tan, had her hair styled. . . you know, the whole nine yards. The last thing left was to take care of her smile. There was just one problem. . . she was afraid of coming to see me.

She'd had braces in the past and all she could think about was her past painful experiences with dentistry. She was very anxious about the amount of pain she would experience and she wasn't sure that there was time to get what she wanted done.

We spent some time together talking about her concerns and I showed her step by step what we could do for her and how long it would take. And I explained the options available that would significantly reduce if not eliminate any potential pain.

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She recently sent me a note thanking me and my team for getting her smile ready for her wedding. She told me that her new smile has given her great confidence. She never used to show her teeth when she smiled and now she's smiling wide all the time! Her friends and family tell her that she looks like a movie star and the best part is that she feels like one!

And as an added bonus she's not afraid of the dentist anymore, because she learned first hand that dentistry doesn't have to be painful. . . which is always great to hear.

If you or anyone you know is anything like Sarah - perhaps a little embarrassed to smile and/or afraid to go to the dentist - please let them know about Sarah's story. We love helping people gain confidence and feel like movie stars!

Mary Swift, D.D.S.

Mom and Dad Can Have Perfect Teeth Too!

Thinking of straightening your teeth, Mom and Dad? So are your friends! One in every five people in orthodontic treatment is over eighteen. Why not join the trend? Learn more about your financial options for Invisalign, the invisible way to straighten teeth.

On your way to a perfect smile>

With Heartfelt Thanks For your Referrals!

There's no question that I have the BEST patients on the entire planet!

My business is built on word of mouth advertising and I would like to thank all of you who were kind enough to recommend our services to your friends.

Thank you soooo much!

Not Your Father's Root Canal

With advances in dental technology, root canal treatment is no longer the arduous procedure the rumor mill would have you believe. In fact, those most likely to speak ill of the process are people who have never even experienced it firsthand! Find out what's actually involved and why nowadays, this process is akin to simply having a cavity filled.

Today's root canal>

Do You Suffer From Recurring Headaches?

There's now a great way to relieve headache pain from TMJ, tension and migraines!

Neurologists have found that migraine and tension headaches, as well as those from TMJ (which also causes you to grind your teeth), can be effectively treated with BOTOX® in 2 out of 3 cases! Now BOTOX® injections from Dr. Swift can be used therapeutically to relieve recurring headache pain!

In 2004 Dr. Swift underwent training in both the therapeutic and cosmetic use of BOTOX® with Dr. Andy Blumenfeld. Dr. Blumenfeld is an internationally recognized authority on the utilization of Botulinum Toxin Type A for the treatment of headache and has significant experience as a researcher, speaker and national injector trainer. He was Chief of Service for the Department of Neurology at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, and is currently Director of The Headache Center of Southern California. Dr. Blumenfeld is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

To learn if you're a candidate and get more information, please follow the link....

Click here to learn more!>

Taking Care of Your Toothbrush

Your toothbrush didn't come with an instruction booklet. However, there are many particular things you can do to keep your toothbrush gerM-Three - which of course helps your teeth and mouth stay cleaner and healthier. We've got the missing instructions for you right here!

Get instructions>

Happy Birthday America Promotion

Now's the Time to Save on an
All-American Smile!

To Celebrate America's birthday, we are offering you the opportunity to make yours an All American Smile. We will give you 20% off Laser whitening, a $200 credit towards new Invisalign treatment, and/or a 5 Star Exam that includes any necessary x-rays and a cleaning for $50 OFF the regular price!

Here's the catch: you must schedule the appointment by August 15th to receive all the savings.

Schedule today by calling Merritt at (214) 556-5251. Call now - this promotion is limited to only the first 17 patients to schedule.

Monthly Quiz

Last Month's Quiz Question!

What phrase is represented by this brain teaser above?

Answer:

Split second timing!

This Month's Quiz Question!

The last letter in the series below is missing. What in the world is it?

O E S N R S H S ?
(This is a tough one but there's a clue in the question!)

Do You Book Your Own Travel Online?

Want To Save A Ton of Time Planning a Trip And Find The Lowest Price Available?

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