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Spring 2010

The Smile Enhancement StudioDr. Michael W. Burghardt Inc.159 Wade Avenue E, Suite 102Penticton, BC V2A 8B6

Office HoursTuesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pmWednesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pmThursday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

*Open some Fridays from 8 am - 6 pm

Email [email protected] Web site www.smilestudio.ca

Our Services Include:l Cosmetic Dentistry l Tooth Whitening l Tooth-coloured Fillings l Bonding & Veneers l Dental Implants l Porcelain & Composite Inlays l Gum Treatment l Committed to excellence in dentistry l New patients welcome l TV, videos, and music in treatment

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Your oral health is very important, and this is why we use technology that dramatically improves our ability to screen for oral abnormalities that could lead to cancer. Because early detection is essential to increase chances for successful treatment, we always check your entire mouth. We use the VELscope®, a state-of-the-art, painless, non-invasive screening tool that helps us to see what we can’t see with the unaided eye during your routine oral cancer checkup.

What can you expect during a VELscope examination? After conducting a thorough oral cancer examination, we’ll use a handheld device that will shine a blue light into your mouth. We’ll then examine the tissues through a special eyepiece. This technology takes advantage of

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Crucial Oral Cancer DetectionVELscope® screening is to your advantage

your mouth’s natural fluorescence which is normally invisible. Using the blue light, however, we can look for specific changes in the color or structure of your oral tissues that might be indicative of abnormal cells. It takes about five potentially life-saving minutes.

We want you patients to have a bright and smiling future. Recently, studies show more than 25% of oral cancer victims have been under age forty and did not fall into any category of the known risk-factors like tobacco and alcohol use, diabetes, or being HIV positive. And especially because in its earliest, most treatable stages, oral cancer usually causes no pain or discomfort, we’ll perform the VELscope examination for all of our adult patients once every year.

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How Susceptible Are You?Get to the root of the matter

There’s a type of decay you may not have heard about. It can occur when the roots of your teeth have been left exposed by receding gums which are often caused by progressive gum disease. But recession is more frequently the outcome of brushing too hard. So root decay is associated not only with older adults, but with younger people who are susceptible too.

Once exposed, the soft roots of your teeth are even more defenseless against the acids formed by sugars than vulnerable teeth enamel. Yet believe it or not, root decay can be easier to treat. Why? Softer tissues can absorb healing fluoride more easily than tougher enamel.

Adequate fluoride, choosing alternatives to sweets, plus brushing and flossing and regular dental visits can help with all types of cavities.

Radiate confidence & personal powerThere’s a well-known, extremely well-documented scientific phenomenon called the attractiveness effect. You know – attractive kids get higher grades, and attractive adults get paid more. Now research shows that personality and grooming can boost high school grade point averages even more than beauty. This makes sense. When you look good you feel good, and just acting outgoing even if you don’t feel it makes you happier, more optimistic, energetic, and confident.

Here’s how cosmetic dentistry can light up your smile – and your charm quotient!If you try to hide your stained, discolored, or dull-looking teeth … you might only need a safe and effective dentist-supervised whitening treatment to get rid of stains.

If your teeth are worn, chipped, cracked, or poorly positioned … dentistry can restore, reshape, and strengthen your teeth with natural-looking crowns or bonding techniques that are cosmetically pleasing. They’ll make your smile brighter too!

If you have gaps between teeth … bridge them with beautiful enamel-colored crowns or permanent implants. Camouflaging smaller gaps with veneers will enhance and re-proportion your smile.

There is nothing more charismatic than a genuine smile straight from the heart. If you’re ready to match up the natural charm and potential you carry within with your warmest most-appealing smile, cosmetic dentistry can help. Please phone for a consultation and we’ll show you how.

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Can you really afford future lost workdays because you keep delaying necessary dental treatment you know you need? According to research, more than 80% of North American adults are fearful of dentistry, and more than half say it could keep them from going to see the dentist. Millions won’t show up even for simple cleanings or preventive treatment that can keep their smiles healthy. Yet dental problems can often be taken care of quickly and easily if dealt with early enough. Don’t let oral health problems like these keep you down.

Gum disease is progressive and can lead to… wobbly teeth receding gums bleeding gums lost teeth sensitivity to hot or cold bad breath worn-down teeth uncomfortable bridges and dentures toothache misaligned teeth jaw joint discomfort

Our dental team can help you avoid or treat any of these potentially serious problems by…

Explaining how many non-surgical techniques can improve jaw alignment, restore facial symmetry, correct bite problems, and replace missing teeth.

Screening for tooth decay and gum disease, and showing you home-care techniques that will keep your smile healthy and bright.

Please replace anxiety with action. Treatment can help you to feel more comfortable, look better, and socialize with greater assurance.

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Halitosis Stole Your Harmony?Take a breather

Like laughter, belting out a show tune is a super way to reduce the damaging effects of stress hormones on your body. But if the rest of the choir is moving up wind – look out – you may have bad breath!

Halitosis is common – your mouth is home to hundreds of different species of bacteria that can produce nasty-smelling volatile compounds. Some bad breath is to be expected … like the temporary sacrifice for a garlicky gourmet meal. Longer-lasting unwelcome triggers include tooth decay, gum disease, insufficient saliva, poor oral hygiene, badly fitting restorations such as bridges and dentures, and old fillings that can trap bacteria.

Dentistry can help you get rid of bad breath and keep it away. Then you can relax, be proud, and sing out loud!

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Spa-licious Tea BathsYou’ll feel delectable

Herbal bath bags or bath tea bags are mixtures of aromatic herbs that can benefit your skin, relax you, and soothe aches and pains after a hard day.

Here’s a super-simple recipe using teas you have on hand…

Take 4-6 favorite herbal tea bags such as soothing lavender reviving peppermint comforting chamomile restoring lemon verbena.

Tie in cheesecloth or very fine netting in case of a tear.

Hang the sachet on your tap, making sure the hot water runs through it until the tub is filled.

Lay back and let the bag float in the tub with you.

You’ll enjoy it so much, you’ll want to make pretty organza or muslin drawstring gift bags, and share them with your friends!

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Cerec 3D Smiles Natural, strong, and fast!

We’re very proud to offer Cerec 3D™, the world’s most advanced dental restoration system. With it we can manufacture lifelike porcelain crowns, veneers, inlays, and fillings right here in our office during only one visit ... instead of 2-3 appointments.

Cerec 3D technology allows us to take a three-dimensional picture of the damaged tooth. Our ability to design your restoration is optimized by the realistic 3D CAD program images. We then transfer it to the CAM program which accurately and precisely mills the restoration while we monitor its process. Our final step? Bonding your finished restoration in place.

The strong ceramic material matches your tooth color, looks like natural enamel, and is biocompatible.

Cerec 3D could transform your smile! Please call for a consultation.

Dangers Of Chewing IceDid you know...

It may just be frozen water, but chewing ice can be very hard on your teeth. People who chew ice end up with a lot of fracture lines in their teeth. These slight cracks make teeth painfully sensitive to cold and biting pressure. Sometimes a whole piece of tooth will break off and the only way to save the tooth may be to place a crown. If the fracture lines are deep enough to threaten the tooth nerve, that can mean a root canal or an extraction. In addition chewing ice will wear off the enamel on your teeth and over the long term put them at more risk to decay. Some people even end up with serious bite problems. So stop chewing ... it’s better to break the ice habit!

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Whether you’re the one walking down the aisle, a supporting player in the wedding party, or just dancing ‘til the sun comes up ... when you’re at a wedding, you’ll be doing a lot of smiling! And no matter when your wedding event is scheduled, we can help bring your smile to its camera-captivating best. Just let us know your schedule, and book now

Your Smile Calendar

One day to a few weeksl Shine up your smile with teeth cleaning and polishing. 1 day – 2 weeksl Brighten your smile with teeth whitening that can remove stains due to ageing, smoking, coffee, tea, medication, or root canal treatment. 1 day – 2 weeksl Restore dark decayed areas to original tooth color with white fillings or Composite Resin & Porcelain Inlays/Onlays. 1 day – 4 weeks

One week to several l Mask slightly discolored or flawed teeth with enamel-covered bonding. 1-4 weeksl Camouflage discoloration and re-proportion your teeth with natural looking cosmetic veneers. 2-4 weeksl Cover broken, cracked, poorly shaped, severely discolored teeth with crowns to restore natural appearance and color. 2-4 weeksl Replace one or more natural teeth by using a bridge between one or two crowns. 2-4 weeks

Long engagementl Correct crooked or crowded teeth, overbites, underbites, incorrect jaw position with braces. 12-24 months

Here is a Smile Calendar so you can plan cosmetic procedures that can rejuvenate your smile – in plenty of time for the wedding!

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Plan your wedding day smile with us!

to make sure there’s time to complete your mini or maxi wedding smile makeover!

Your best smile makeover foundation is an oral hygiene appointment. A clean sparkling smile has a glamor all its own, and you’ll get the best cosmetic results if you start with clean enamel and healthy gums.

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