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A WORD FROM DR. STEWART For one reason or another, over 100 million people in the U.S. neglect to see a dentist each year, even though regular dental exams and good oral hygiene can prevent most dental disease. Visiting your dentist on a regular basis is important because some medical conditions or diseases have symptoms that can appear in the mouth. You could have oral health problems that only a dentist can diagnose. Remember, keeping your mouth healthy is an important key to your overall health. Here are 16 signs that you should see a dentist: • Your tooth or teeth are sensitive to hot or cold • You have persistent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth • Your gums are puffy and/or they bleed when you brush or floss • You have fillings, crowns, dental implants, dentures, etc. • You have pain or swelling in your mouth, face or neck • You have difficulty chewing or swallowing • You have a family history of gum disease or tooth decay • You have a medical condition such as diabetes, heart disease, an eating disorder, or are HIV positive • Your mouth is often dry • You smoke or use other tobacco products • You don’t like the way that your smile or teeth look • You are pregnant • You are undergoing medical treatment such as radiation, chemotherapy or hormone replacement therapy • Your jaw sometimes pops or is painful when opening and closing, chewing or when you first wake up • You have an uneven bite • You have a spot or sore that doesn’t look or feel right in your mouth and it isn’t going away At Smile Savers Dentistry, we’re proud to be proactive in dental care. We recommend that all of our patients stick to their regular six month check-up appointments and might even suggest seeing our at-risk patients more frequently. Hope to see you in the office soon! Regards, Dr. Stewart The Top 16 Signs That You Should See A Dentist News to Save Your SMILE 10 ISSUE October 2015 Useless But Smile Provoking Facts • The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips. • Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas. • In many countries, such as France and Australia, Halloween is seen as an unwanted and overly commercial American influence. • Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween. • Halloween has variously been called All Hallows’ Eve, Witches Night, Lamswool, Snap-Apple Night, Samhaim, and Summer’s End. Our Dental Services Smile Savers Dentistry accepts both new and emergency patients, offering dental services for the entire family. Our services include routine dental exams, cleanings, oral cancer screenings, extractions, X-rays, tooth-colored composite fillings, dentures, dental implants, root canals, veneers, bridges, night guards, snore guards, periodontal treatments, laser gum surgery (LANAP), Invisalign, CEREC crowns, Snap-On Smiles, TMJ treatment and Venus Pro teeth whitening. “A smile is happiness you’ll find right under your nose.” ~ Tom Wilson 410-730-6460 smilesaversdentistry.com PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES! “It is hard to believe that less than a year ago I wanted them to pull out all my teeth and just start all over with permanent implants. I was so tired of my smile and my teeth. Fortunately, I was directed to Dr. Stewart, his wonderful team, and invisilign. Now I have the smile I wanted with my own teeth. This has been a wonderful experience. I am so glad i made this choice.” V.J. “I am so glad i found smile savers right down the road from my home. In the past i have avoided trips to the dentist at all costs. Dr. Stewart and all of his staff have treated me with respect and compassion, and gentleness. I recommend Smile Savers Dentistry to everyone!” E.E.
Transcript of ISSUE 10 News to Save Your SMILE · treatments, laser gum surgery (LANAP), Invisalign, CEREC...
A WORD FROM DR. STEWART
For one reason or another, over 100 million people in the U.S. neglect to see a dentist each year, even though regular dental exams and good oral hygiene can prevent most dental disease.
Visiting your dentist on a regular basis is important because some medical conditions or diseases have symptoms that can appear in the mouth. You could have oral health problems that only a dentist can diagnose. Remember, keeping your mouth healthy is an important key to your overall health.
Here are 16 signs that you should see a dentist:• Your tooth or teeth are sensitive to hot or cold• You have persistent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth• Your gums are puffy and/or they bleed when you brush or floss• You have fillings, crowns, dental implants, dentures, etc.• You have pain or swelling in your mouth, face or neck• You have difficulty chewing or swallowing• You have a family history of gum disease or tooth decay• You have a medical condition such as diabetes, heart disease, an eating disorder, or are HIV positive• Your mouth is often dry• You smoke or use other tobacco products• You don’t like the way that your smile or teeth look• You are pregnant• You are undergoing medical treatment such as radiation, chemotherapy or hormone replacement therapy• Your jaw sometimes pops or is painful when opening and closing, chewing or when you first wake up• You have an uneven bite• You have a spot or sore that doesn’t look or feel right in your mouth and it isn’t going away
At Smile Savers Dentistry, we’re proud to be proactive in dental care. We recommend that all of our patients stick to their regular six month check-up appointments and might even suggest seeing our at-risk patients more frequently. Hope to see you in the office soon!
Regards, Dr. Stewart
The Top 16 Signs That You Should See A Dentist
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Useless But SmileProvoking Facts
• The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.• Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.• In many countries, such as France and Australia, Halloween is seen as an unwanted and overly commercial American influence.• Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.• Halloween has variously been called All Hallows’ Eve, Witches Night, Lamswool, Snap-Apple Night, Samhaim, and Summer’s End.
Our Dental ServicesSmile Savers Dentistry accepts both new and emergency patients, offering dental services for the entire family. Our services include routine dental exams, cleanings, oral cancer screenings, extractions, X-rays, tooth-colored composite fillings, dentures, dental implants, root canals, veneers, bridges, night guards, snore guards, periodontal treatments, laser gum surgery (LANAP), Invisalign, CEREC crowns, Snap-On Smiles, TMJ treatment and Venus Pro teeth whitening.
“A smile is happiness you’ll findright under your nose.”
~ Tom Wilson
410-730-6460smilesaversdentistry.com
PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES!“It is hard to believe that less than a year ago I wanted them to pull out all my teeth and just start all over with permanent implants. I was so tired of my smile and my teeth. Fortunately, I was directed to Dr. Stewart, his wonderful team, and invisilign. Now I have the smile I wanted with my own teeth. This has been a wonderful experience. I am so glad i made this choice.” V.J.
“I am so glad i found smile savers right down the road from my home. In the past i have avoided trips to the dentist at all costs. Dr. Stewart and all of his staff have treated me with respect and compassion, and gentleness. I recommend Smile Savers Dentistry to everyone!” E.E.
Smile Savers Dentistry Loves Halloween - Boo!Don’t forget to come in for our annual pumpkin carving and Halloween costume contests this month. We need our patients to judge - the staff takes these competitions very seriously! Judging will be all day on Friday, October 30th, the day before Halloween. Come on in in your Halloween costume and join in the fun!
Spin the Wheel at Smile Savers DentistryRemember - everyone who keeps their regular hygiene schedule will have their chance to spin the wheel for prizes after their cleaning appointment. If you are overdue for your cleaning and exam call the office today: 410-730-6460.
Mission StatementAt Smile Savers Dentistry, we expect all of our patients to be healthier and happier during and after their treatment. We believe that a healthy mouth helps to make a healthy body. We will help you take care of your oral health and keep your teeth looking beautiful and feeling healthy for as long as you are a patient of ours. Our highly educated, competent and caring staff will take part in your oral health by providing you optimal dentistry in an atmosphere like no other dental practice in Howard County. We expect your care to be so good that you will refer family and friends in abundance!
DR. DANIEL C STEWART9170 ROUTE 108 - SUITE 200COLUMBIA, MARYLAND 21045410-730-6460 ph 410-730-1092 faxwww.smilesaversdentistry.com
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Halloween LOLWho has the most dangerous job
in Transylvania?
Dracula’s dentist of course!
