It's what fun is... at the dentist???

To show our appreciation for our patients, we would like to add some additional FUN to your summer. Dr. Cory Evans and his staff would LOVE to give you a seasons pass to Lagoon when you refer a friend to our office! Please contact us at (801) 278-9911 for more details and start ENJOYING your summer! 

For more information on Lagoon's season passes, click here.

A "Natural Way" to Clean Teeth

If a scuba diving excursion is not on your to do list this week,

just let us know and we can arrange 

an above board cleaning today!

Nothing fishy about the after taste.

MARCH MADNESS

Check Out our Own March Madness! The Drawing for a $50 Dining Gift Certificate to Francks Restaurant in Holladay continues until March 30, 2012. Just Refer a New Patient to our Office to Enter the Drawing.

Helping Others

 February is a good month to see patients we love, 

especially our youngest friends.

February is a good month to wear red

and to kick off your shoes and relax.

February is also a great month,

to show your smile.

February is a good month to find that,

Life is full of adventures,

Some, requiring more courage than others.

When that happens,

it is always good to have a hand to hold.

ps. remember our "valentine" gift - a chance to enter our drawing for a $50 dining gift certificate to Francks in Holladay. Just refer a new patient to our office by March 30, 2012.  

Alternative to Brushing

Sometimes we need to advise a patient on better brushing habits.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR - AT LEAST HERE!

A VALENTINE FOR YOU

February is a month of chocolate, cupids, cards and caring. In honor of that, we have a gift for you - a chance to win a $50 gift certificate for dining at Francks Restaurant in Holladay. Francks received "Best of State 2011" for fine French dining. To enter our drawing, just refer a new patient to our office. When the new patient comes to see us, your referral will automatically be entered into the drawing box in our office. The contest will end March 30, 2012.

So tell all your Valentines, neighbors and friends about us, and we hope to send you out for a fine French evening on the town.

OUI!

GREETINGS 2012

Begin the New Year with a Great Smile.

This article from the January 2012 issue of Prevention Magazine has some perfect tips for a healthy and happy new year:

Even if you brush your teeth daily, you may still have dangerous bacteria growing inside your mouth. Not only could that lead to periodontitis (an advanced form of gum disease that comes with symptoms such as bleeding when you brush and gum pain), but studies also find a link between poor oral hygiene and major health issues. Here are some ways that missing the mark on oral care could harm your heath.

1. It may hurt your heart.

People with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease compared to those don't have periodontitis. Researchers aren't exactly sure of why this might be, but one theory is that harmful bacteria from your mouth enters your blood stream and attaches to fatty plaques in your heart's blood vessels, leading to inflammation and upping your risk of clots that can trigger heart attacks.

2. Your memory may suffer.

Some research suggests there may be a tie between poor oral health and an increased risk of dementia. One study that followed 118 nuns between the ages of 75 and 98 found that those with the fewest teeth were most likely to suffer dementia. Experts think oral bacteria may spread to the brain through cranial nerves that connect to the jaw or through the bloodstream, and may contribute to the type of plaque that's been linked to Alzheimer's.

3. It might worsen your body's control of blood sugar.

People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than those without diabetes. While this may be because diabetics are more susceptible to infections, there's also been research that finds gum disease could make it harder to control your blood sugar, and that treating it helps improve diabetes symptoms.

4. It may affect your breathing.

Gum disease may increase your risk of getting respiratory infections, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia, according to the Journal of Periodontology. The infections might be caused when bacteria from the mouth are inhaled into your lungs, possibly causing your airways to become inflamed.  

5. It could make it harder for you to have a baby.

Women of childbearing age with gum disease took an average of just over seven months to become pregnant – two months longer than the average of five months that it took women without gum disease to conceive, discovered researchers in Western Australia. Other research finds that pregnant women with gum disease might have higher odds of miscarriage.

Expert Teeth-Cleaning Tips

How can you tell if you're hitting the mark when it comes to good oral care? "Generally, your teeth and gums should not bleed, be painful, or feel rough or sharp to your tongue," says Pam Atherton, RDH, a dental hygienist for Dr. John Carlile, DDS in Skaneateles, NY. "Your breath should be fresh for at least a couple of hours after brushing in the morning and after having eaten breakfast." One of the easiest ways to prevent gum disease is to clean your teeth properly, so try these tricks for a healthier mouth.

1.    Rinse your mouth.

If you use mouthwash twice a day, you'll slash your risk of gum disease by 60 percent, says Marjorie Jeffcoat, DMD, Professor of Periodontology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia. Ideally you should aim to rinse for about 30 seconds with a mouthwash that has microbial protection to fight plaque and gingivitis, such as Listerine®.

2.    Floss first.

You should floss before you brush your teeth, rather than after, says Jeffcoat. "That way you'll be able to brush away any food that was stuck between your teeth to prevent bacteria from growing." If you find dental floss hard to hold onto, Atherton suggests trying floss picks, such as Plackers® dental flossers, instead.

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3.    Get the right toothbrush.

Soft or extra soft bristles are best. "Gum tissue can't make a callous; therefore, when a person uses a medium or hard-bristled toothbrush, it literally scratches the tissue away over time, exposes the root surface underneath and leads to possible bone loss," says Atherton.

4.    Brush smart.

To really clean your teeth, aim to brush them for a full two minutes. "Make sure you brush both your tongue and cheeks as well as the chewing surfaces to improve the removal of harmful bacteria in the crevices," says Atherton.  To get your kids to brush the full two minutes, sing "Happy Birthday To You" or the "Alphabet Song" twice through at a normal speed for each half of your mouth. And be sure to replace your toothbrush about every three months.


So bring yourself and your smile in for a checkup and well wishes from us.