Spring 2014

Thank you for all your referrals. We appreciaTe Them!

Produced to improve your dental health and awareness

Dentally Speaking...... with Dr. Arthur J. Natvig ......

Smile This Spring!Spring gives us all a reason to grin, but do you have “leftover winter” smile?

Worry no more! We’re committed to making it easy for you to smile as much as you want and as big as you feel while being proud of the look and health of your teeth. Even if you haven’t been to the dentist in years, let the new season inspire you to take renewed interest in your dental health.

We’ll keep you informed about the current methods of oral care and will work with you to develop an affordable plan to help you meet your dental goals which may include bringing your mouth back to optimum health, a whiter smile, aligned teeth, replacing silver-colored amalgam with white composite, fixing a chip or a gap.

It’s all about you: your budget, your requirements, your goals, and your pace.

We know how good it feels to welcome spring with an upbeat attitude and a smile that doesn’t let you down. So give us a call, pay us a visit, and enjoy the sun and warmth.

Yours in good dental health,

Dr. Arthur Natvig & Team

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Which are you?If you enjoy preparing gourmet foods and beverages, then chances are

you are a gourmand too......In fact, doesn’t everyone love eating and drinking fine cuisine? The

pleasures of drinking fine gourmet coffees and distinctive teas are also about more than just good taste: the rewards include lingering social exchanges. Sadly, savoring the flavor can cost your best social smile! Tannic acid can etch into your tooth enamel, and wine, blueberries, and other foods can stain teeth. Don’t worry – dentistry has smile solutions you’ll like.

• Teeth whitening may lighten your teeth up to eight shades! The procedure involves the lightening of dental discoloration by application of a safe, reliable, and predictable whitening agent under our supervision. You can have your smile back in a matter of days.

• Bonding can cover the deepest stains! Using a special tooth-colored material that is bonded directly onto your teeth, we can also rebuild damaged teeth or make cosmetic improvements to your smile, including replacing old silver fillings. Bonding is so natural-looking, only we will know the difference!

The best way to discover which smile brightening option is right for you is to go to the dentist for a consultation. Factors like your age, oral health, budget, and lifestyle will be taken into consideration.

Whether you’re a gourmet or a gourmand, you can continue savoring the flavor.

What You Should Never Ignore...To stay healthy!

Cavities and gum disease can affect the way you look and feel, lead to missed

days at work and school, and literally wear you down. It’s true – when harmful

bacteria take over, you’re walking around with a permanent immune response

which can cause problems throughout your mouth and body.

Both cavities and gum disease are caused by a buildup of nasty bacteria which

forms plaque, the clear thin film you can feel on your teeth. To prevent problems,

it must be removed thoroughly every day.

l Cavities are caused when bacteria feed on sugars left in your mouth after

eating and produce acids which cause decay.

l Gum disease is caused when the plaque is allowed to harden and form into

tartar, an unattractive yellow substance which can only be removed by

a dental professional.

Here are 3 imporTanT sTeps To Take care of your mouTH:

1. Brush and rinse at least twice a day

2. Floss once a day

3. Keep your regularly scheduled dental appointments.

We can help you avoid extensive painful trauma – and with good oral health,

even add years to your life! Maintain your regular hygiene appointments and call us

immediately should you feel something may be amiss. We’ll take good care of you!

The Great Cover Up

you can afford!Often the same dental

materials we use to help

save your smile and make it

healthier can create a fantastic

improvement in

your appearance. For example,

enamel-colored bonding

material is so beautiful,

versatile, and economical,

we can use it for complete

smile makeovers.

We can customize the color to

match to your teeth and…

l update tired stained fillings at

the front of your mouth

l replace older worn-down

silver-colored fillings in

the back

l correct chipped and

cracked teeth

l cover stains and fill gaps

between your teeth

l strengthen and support

thinning, yellowing, or graying

enamel.

Just think … in only one visit

or a few, you can actually look

younger, healthier … and as though

you’ve never had any dental work

done at all!

Beautiful natural-looking bonding & whitening.

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Their crunch is good for your

teeth and eating carrots regularly

can give your skin a healthy

attractive golden glow. You get

vitamin A, C, and a multitude of

other health benefits because they

contain powerful antioxidants.

Know what else is great about

them? They’re plentiful … cheap…

available locally … and easy

to prepare.

carroTs indulge yourself

Baked carroT fries

l 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and

cut into 1/2-inch sticks

l 2 teaspoons olive oil

l 1/2 teaspoon salt

Place carrots in mixing bowl,

drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt,

and toss to coat. Place on greased

baking sheet and bake uncovered

at 450°F for 10-12 minutes or

until crisp-tender.

Yield: 4-6 servings.

Gum disease can appear without symptoms, then lead

to swelling, sensitivity, and bleeding when you brush.

Periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease, can

destroy your smile and affect your overall health. Half of

North Americans aged 30 and over have mild, moderate,

or severe periodontitis and among those 65 and older, the

prevalence is 70%!

The main cause of gum disease is the buildup of plaque,

but other factors can affect the health of your gums. If you

answer “yes” to any of the following questions, it’s increasingly

important that you keep up your thorough home care routine

and regular recare appointments with us.

1. Do you smoke or use tobacco?

2. Do other members of your family have gum disease?

3. Are you experiencing general stress or clenching and

grinding your teeth?

4. Are you taking oral contraceptives, anti-depressants,

or heart medicines?

5. Do you have an inflammatory disease such as heart,

lung, or kidney disease, diabetes, or arthritis?

5 Key Questions ...That could change your life

Ironically, a lot of the things that bring a smile

to your face are the very things that dim it! Some of

the most relaxing, social, and best-tasting beverages

like tea, coffee, soda, juice, and wine can stain your

teeth over time. With our new improved whitening

techniques though, you’ll forget those stains were ever

there … and so will everyone else!

cHoose our safe, supervised, & convenienT soLuTion

With a whitening system customized just for you, we can

remove even the most serious stains and you can expect to

whiten your teeth up to 8 shades!

Book your appointment now ... especially if you’ve got a

special event, presentation, reunion, or holiday coming up!

Stain Out! Smile In!

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Thanks For Referring you help everyone!

We appreciate your referrals and are really proud when you tell people about us. By doing so, you’re taking on the role of ambassador for oral health – extending a word-of-mouth reminder that the people you care about need to take care of themselves.

This time of year, many people are getting ready for graduations and weddings or already know they won’t be around for summer. They are starting to book their recall and whitening appointments now, so we’d like to encourage you to do so as well while we still have appointment flexibility.

Whether it’s just for a cleaning or to get your “camera-readiest,” we’re here for you – and your referrals!

Teeth Whitening Is #1it’s easy & effective!

Cosmetic teeth whitening is a surefire way to set your smile ablaze with glamor. That’s why it’s the number-one cosmetic dental procedure. Even though natural tooth color varies from individual to individual, and patients differ greatly in tooth color, enamel thickness, and degree of staining, science allows us to reliably predict shade results. Art added to science makes glamor look radiantly natural.

Whether life or time has dimmed your smile, only you can decide if it’s time to turn up the wattage. We can recommend a safe, reliable, and very effective supervised teeth whitening program that will let you brighten your smile. Some smiles brighten up a few shades … some to up to ten!

We’d be pleased to show you how teeth whitening can transform your smile!

Seeing is believing! Just think what a difference modern teeth whitening can make in your smile. In a few hours or a few weeks … it’s up to you.

Whitening Special!$189 Regularly $550

Offer Expires April 30th, 2014

call our office for details!