Merry Christmas Greetings

Merry Christmas!

At this time of the year,

we need to pause and thank those who

have allowed us to care for their

SMILES!

We appreciate all of our patients and

wish you a very

Merry Christmas

and a healthy and Happy New Year!

We look forward to caring for you in 2009!

Happy Thanksgiving!

The whitening went well!

The patients who took advantage of the sale are thrilled!

In order to maximize your insurance benefits, you may want to call and schedule an appointment before the end of the year. Many plans use January 1 as their anniversary date for a new benefit year.

If you have a child who attends college away from home, and would like to have them come in for a check-up and cleaning during the holiday, please call and secure that appointment now! These appointments fill in quite quickly!

During this Thanksgiving season,

we want to pause and give a truly

heart-felt THANKS

to all of our patients and their families!

We appreciate and thank you for your business.

We are happy to be able to care for you !

We hope that you will enjoy being with your friends and families

and are able to share a wonderful meal.

Even and especially during these turbulent times,

we need to thank the Lord for all that he has given us and ask for his blessings.

Have you scheduled your Tooth Whitening Yet?

The "Back To School Tooth Whitening Special" will expire on Sept 30!!

Call TODAY! (616) 394-4700

and schedule to get the Best Price in Town for

Zoom Advanced Power Tooth Whitening

or Deep Bleaching-the MOST effective way of bleaching teeth!

Save BIG Bucks!

Zoom's special price is $299.00 and Deep Bleaching is $699.00.

Whitening Special-SCHEDULE NOW!

As you may have read in the previous posting,

we are offering our Deep Bleaching for $699 and Zoom Advanced Power for $299

for a

Back to School/Fall Special.

These prices are good NOW thru the end of September 2008.

What a great way to begin the fall season-with that whiter smile!

Tooth Whitening Specials!

Back to School Special!

If you have ever thought it would be fun to whiten your teeth,

this is the time to whiten!

We are offering our fastest method of whitening,

ZOOM Advanced Power,

regularly priced at $500,

now only $299.00!

We are also offering the latest and

most effective way of bleaching teeth,

Deep Bleaching,

regularly priced at $900,

now only $699.00!

These prices are good for the month of September 2008.

Call TODAY to schedule- 394-4700

New Research Linking Periodontal Disease and Cancer

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, however, there is new research that found that men who have gum disease, or periodontal disease, have a 14% higher cancer risk compared to men who do not have gum disease. Additionally, their risks were higher depending on the type of cancer as well. Here are the findings of the men with a history of gum disease:

36% higher risk of lung cancer
49% higher risk of kidney cancer
54% higher risk of pancreatic cancer
30% higher risk of blood cancers (such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leukemia, or multiple
myeloma)

Also, men who had 16 teeth or fewer, at the start of the study, had a 70% higher risk of lung cancer compared with individuals who had 25 to 32 teeth in their mouths.

In summary,

MEN- Please give us a call and schedule an appointment so that we can give you a thorough examination, which always includes probing for pockets which is one of the major signs of periodontal disease.
WOMEN- Just because they don't specify women in the study, don't even think we "can't" be susceptible as well.

Let Us Help You Stay Healthy Today!

394-4700

New Services! Deep Bleching and DNA Testing for Periodontal Disease

We are pleased to announce that our patient, Clarke, was delighted to win the Father's Day gift certificate from Lowe's! Congratulations!

Now, to let you know about our wonderful new services! We are now offering the latest in teeth bleaching! It is THE most effective way to whiten teeth and available in Holland! The procedure is called Deep Bleaching. The patients are lovin' it and you will too! Call today (616 394-4700) for your appointment for a whiter and brighter summer!

As you may or may not know, the bacteria from periodontal disease is now being linked to many systemic diseases, such as strokes, diabetes, heart disease and respiratory problems. We are now offering DNA testing for periodontal disease. Identifying the specific bacteria in the mouth and treating it, may minimize future problems. This has been very exciting for us as well as our patients. The testing consists of two different, very simple and painless tests. If you have been frustrated in dealing with periodontal disease and don't know which way to turn, call (616 394-4700) for an appointment and let us fill you in on the details of how we can help.

New Services!!

Father's Day Special!

As Father's Day approaches, we wish to honor one special man in our practice with a $40.00 gift certificate to Lowe's. All men who have appointments between May 22 and June 16th, will be eligible to enter to win the drawing. What a great way to celebrate by allowing them to pick something out at their "favorite" store!

The women were excited to win or try to win the pedicure during the month of May! What a nice surprise as the woman who won had never won anything before!

EXCITING OFFER!! Please go to the home page of our web site and click on Patient Resources. Then go down to Care to Share Program, or referral program to read about this exciting offer! You'll be in the $MONEY$!!

Our New Web Site/ and Mother's Day Special!

Welcome to our new web site! We hope you are enjoying all the features that it has to offer!

As Mother's Day approaches, we thought we would offer the moms something special!

All the mothers who have appointments between April 21 and May 12,

will be eligible to enter to WIN a PEDICURE from Body Perfections!

What a great way to pamper one of the women in the practice!

We had fun in February, children's dental health month, giving away special toy bags to the children as well as free movie tickets for the new Horton Hears a Who Movie, Horton stuffed animal and Horton book.

Be sure to check the web site blog for new services we are providing as well as fun things we will be offering throughout the year!

Have you thought about cosmetic dentistry?

Never underestimate the advantage a cosmetically enhanced smile can give you. Even something as easy and quick as whitening your teeth can improve your overall appearance. Every once in a while, I ask people to think about the advantages.

The choice of porcelain veneers or other cosmetic dental treatments is sometimes tied to an event: a wedding, an important business function, a holiday, a graduation or some family event. But, if you think about it, there are so many ways an improved smile can impact your life on an every day basis.

There is no doubt that a better smile is an advantage in business. This can impact promotions, sales and career paths. In a society that has learned that teeth can be improved, when you see a misshapen smile or misaligned teeth, you often can’t help but wonder why the person has done nothing to fix their smile.

If you know someone who might benefit from cosmetic dentistry, this is why you should think about referring them to me for a cosmetic consultation. A better smile can mean a better presentation at work. Makeovers of all kinds lead to promotions all the time. It can improve a person’s social prospects. It can also give a new sense of inner confidence that can manifest itself in many ways.

If you know someone who might be interested in cosmetic dentistry to gain an advantage somewhere in their life, refer them to me. It could be the best advice they get all year.