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Magical Smiles & Motivational Thoughts November 3, 2006
In This Issue
Bad Breath, Begone!

Bad Breath, Begone! Do you use more mouthwash than you’d like? Are your pockets always rattling with boxes of breath mints? Instead of continuously trying to cover up bad breath, learn what causes it and how to avoid it.

Don't Lose Your 2006 Dental Insurance Benefits!

If you have dental insurance, your unused insurance benefits expire on December 31, 2006 - they do not carry over into 2007. So, it's use it or lose it!

If you haven't had a recent professional teeth cleaning, annual exam, or have been diagnosed as needing treatment you haven't yet completed, please call Desiree at 214-556-5251 right away to make sure we can work you into the schedule over the next two months.

Plus, those who need more treatment than their insurance covers in a single year often use this strategy:

     - Schedule part of the work in December to use up 2006 benefits, then

     - Schedule the balance of the work the first week in January using your new 2007 benefits

Don't waste the money you've paid on dental insurance premiums all year - give us a call today!

Chewing Gum Trivia Quiz

Chewing Gum Trivia Quiz Think you’re an expert on gum? Sure, you can put away a pack of Trident in a day, but do you know the finer points of this sticky treat? This quiz will test your gum-ption!

Halloween Recipes

Halloween Recipes for Your

Little Ghouls & Goblins

 

Here are a few recipes I came across that would be great to make with and for your kids:

 
This one is for a “Graveyard Cake”:

Ingredients:
2 packages Instant Chocolate Pudding (four serving size)
3 1/2 cups milk
2 8-ounce tubs of whipped topping
1 16-ounce package of chocolate sandwich cookies
1 package of Milano Cookies
Gummy Worms

Crush the entire package of cookies by placing them all in a zip style plastic bag and have the kids pound on the package.

In a large bowl, make pudding as directed on the package but use 3 1/2 cups milk for both packages. Let stand 5 minutes.

Mix in one tub of the whipping topping then mix in half of the crushed cookies.

Spread the mixture into a 13x9 pan.

Sprinkle the rest of the crushed cookies on top. Put in refrigerator and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Use the Milano cookies to make the grave stones. Use the other tub of whipped topping to make ghosts. Stick gummy worms into the mixture so it looks like they are coming out of the dirt.

 

Here’s one for “Gummy Worm Apples”:

 INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 large apples
  • 1 8-ounce jar boysenberry jam
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 12 gummy worms 

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Core apples from the stem end to 1/2 inch from the bottom. Do not push through. Place 1 teaspoon each jam and butter into hole.

Place in a pan and bake at 350 F., uncovered, for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the apples.

When done, the apple should be tender.
Remove the apples from the oven. Let cool 15 minutes.

Set each apple in a bowl and spoon syrup from the baking pan around it. In top of each apple, insert a gummy worm with at least half of its body sticking out of the top of the apple.

 

I hope everyone has a great month and a happy and safe Halloween.

 

If you or your kids have too much candy you know where you can find me!

 

Mary Swift D.D.S. 

 

 

Dental Superheroes to the Rescue!

Dental Superheroes to the Rescue! From the Justice League to the X-Men, superheroes do some of their best work in teams. In the dental world, we work in teams too, calling on dentists in various specialties to treat particular types of dental problems.

Halloween Promotion

 Don't Be A Scaredy Cat!

Dress up, wear a costume if you like, but NEVER be afraid to show your smile....

You can have a beautiful smile that you would never want to hide.   To get you one step closer to your dream smile, we are offering a FREE Smile Makeover Consultation and $100 Off Laser Teeth Whitening when you bring in this newsletter.

And, if you have been putting off going to the dentist out of fear or lack of time, now is a great time to explore the miracles of Sedation Dentistry.  We are offering all “Scaredy Cats” $100 credit towards treatment using Sedation.  We will make sure that you’re relaxed and completely comfortable while closely monitoring you during your visit.  You will sleep through your entire procedure, and when you wake up, all of your care will be done!

Call Desiree or Melissa at (214) 556-5251 by November 7, 2006, and never be afraid to smile again!

Make a Date with Your Dentist

Make a Date with Your Dentist What can we do for your teeth that your daily brushing and flossing can't? Lots! Find out why it's important to make a regular date with your dentist, and learn what goes into deciding how often is best for your teeth.

Bits Of Wit And Wisdom

Bits Of Wit And Wisdom

- Mealtime is when the kids sit down to continue their eating.

- An error becomes a mistake only when you refuse to correct it.

- Crime doesn't pay...unless you're writing for television.

- If you want a place in the sun, you must expect to get blistered occasionally.

- Don't try to get rid of a bad temper by losing it.

- Better to be a has been than a never was.

- Don't waste time looking back.  Your eyes are in the front of your head.

- The reason most people like dogs may be that a dog wags his tail and not his tongue.

- Well adjusted person: someone who can make the same mistake twice without getting nervous.

- Boasting: the patter of little feats.

- Middle age is when the narrow waist and broad mind begin to change places.

- Sign in window of vacant store: We undersold everybody.

- Old man: when you'd rather look at the menu than the waitress.

- When you're young you do a lot of wishful thinking. Later you do a lot of thoughtful wishing.

- Optimist: a fellow who sits in the tenth row and winks at the chorus girl.

- Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans. 

Not Your Father’s Root Canal

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.

Monthly Quiz

Patient Quiz!

 
Last Month’s Quiz Question!

 

This object has keys but opens no locks, space but no room, and you can enter yet not go in.

                  What is it?

 

      Answer: A computer keyboard

 

This Month’s Quiz Question!

 

               

                 Pronounced as one letter,
                 And written with three,
                 Two letters there are,
                 And two only in me.
                 I'm double, I'm single,
                 I'm black, blue, and gray,
                 I'm read from both ends,
                 And the same either way.
                 What am I?


   

Tips for Identifying and Preventing TMD

Tips for Identifying and Preventing TMD TMD, or Temporomandibular Disorder, causes jaw problems for many people without them realizing it! Learn about the symptoms of this painful disorder, and gather tips on how to keep it from happening to you.

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....

Oral Piercing: Is It Worth It?

Oral Piercing: Is It Worth It? Thinking of getting an oral piercing? Make sure you’re aware of the risks associated with introducing jewelry into your mouth before you make your decision.

Success Story of the Month - Fearful Smiler Becomes Fearless


        Terry is a public speaker and a consultant whose teeth had been a source of embarrassment and pain for many years. She had learned to live with the embarrassment but the pain was too much to take at times so she decided to come to our office for help.

A while ago she noticed that several of her crowns were coming loose and her biggest fear was that her teeth would fall out while talking. She started carrying around a mirror so she could check her teeth numerous times during the day. She had stopped smiling completely and she completely disappeared if someone pulled out a camera!

She started making excuses so that she could avoid social situations, especially if food was involved. Her fear of having her teeth fall out while speaking was starting to affect the quality of her talks as well.

Once she came in and we got her mouth back to a healthy state we were able to do a minor smile makeover for her. She recently called in to tell me that her happiness in life and work has increased a hundred fold since we fixed her smile and that’s she’s started reappearing in family photos again.

If this story reminds you of anyone please let them know that we can help! There’s nothing worse than having your life affected by a dental problem that can be easily fixed in our office.

To Chew, or Not To Chew?

To Chew, or Not To Chew? A popular habit as far back as ancient Greece, gum-chewing is practiced worldwide. These days, the variety of gum available presents some important oral hygiene questions for the conscientious chewer.

Do You Book Your Own Travel Online?

Do You Book Your Own Travel Online? Want To Save A Ton of Time Planning a Trip And Find The Lowest Price Available?

As a service to our many patients who travel and use the internet to research the best value and to book their business trips and vacations, we have added to our website technology that can save you time and money. Our website has “PowerSearch™”, a proprietary comparative search engine. Simply enter your travel info once, hit search, and it hunts automatically on up to 200 travel related websites and brings back the results in order of price – plus shows you which site has the best deal. Then click on the deal you want and save money! If it’s a travel, airline, hotel, cruise, or car rental site – you no longer have to go to each and enter your dates to search and compare – one click does it all!

Apollonia: Patron Saint of Dentistry

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?

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Dental X-rays Demystified

Dental X-rays Demystified Getting dental X-rays taken may not sound like your idea of a fun afternoon. However, the information your dentist gathers from your X-rays plays a vital role in helping you avoid future dental problems.

With Heartfelt Thanks For your Referrals!

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!

Halloween Special Edition

 

                         

"Bring Forth the Raisins and the Nuts - Tonight All-Hallows' Spectre Struts Along the Moonlit Way"

- Edgar W. Howe

It's Halloween again, and I always like to have a little fun with the October issue of the newsletter.  This time around I have found a set of rules that will help you survive if you ever find yourself in a "scary movie situation", so read and remember!

“Keys To Survive A Scary Movie Situation”

When it appears that you have killed the monster, never check to see if it's really dead.

If you find that your house is built upon or near a cemetery, had previous inhabitants who went mad or succumbed to a horrible fate, do yourself a favor - move away immediately.

Never read a book of demon summoning aloud, even as a joke.

Do not search the basement, especially if the power has just gone out.

If your children speak to you in Latin or any other language which they should not know, or if they speak to you using a voice which is other than their own, make a mental note to yourself that you may soon need some help from law enforcement or some other higher power.

When you have the benefit of numbers, never pair off and go it alone.

As a general rule, don't solve puzzles that open portals to you know where.

Never stand in, on, above, below, beside, or anywhere near a grave, tomb, or crypt. Nothing good is going to happen to you there.

If you're searching for something which caused a noise and find out that it's just the cat, leave the room immediately if you value your life.

If appliances start operating by themselves, move out.

Do not take anything from the non-living.

If you find a town which looks deserted, it's probably for a reason. Take the hint and stay away.


Don't fool with recombinant DNA technology unless you're sure you know what you are doing.

If you're running from the monster, expect to trip or fall down at least twice, more if you are of the female persuasion. Also note that, despite the fact that you are running and the monster is merely shambling along, it's still moving fast enough to catch up with you.

 

And Finally!

If your companions suddenly begin to exhibit uncharacteristic behavior such as hissing, fascination for blood, glowing eyes, increasing hairiness, and so on, get away from them as fast as possible.

 

 

 

 



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