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For college kids!We may think of summer

as a lazy hazy time, but there really is a lot happening behind the scenes, especially for kids returning to school, and especially for those going away to college in the fall. Amongst the pre-September preparations, be sure to include their dental visit.

College kids are at high risk for neglecting their teeth. A checkup this summer will…

(1) catch small problems before they become more-destructive, painful, and expensive while they’re away at school,

(2) allow you to use and maximize your insurance before your benefit year expires ,and

(3) allow us to deliver your athlete’s custom mouthguard by September.

Encouraging children to excel … it’s a never-ending mission, and we can help by making sure they have good oral health … at home and away.

Yours in good health,

Dr. North Shetter Dr. Donald ParkDr. Tracy Engelmann

Produced for the Patients of N.E.W. U.P. Dental, PC

THANk yOU fOr All yOUr rEfErrAlS. WE APPrECIATE THEM!

Scan to visit www.newupdental.com

Tracy was born and raised in Wausaukee, WI. After her high school graduation she spent four years obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Biology at Ripon College, in Ripon, WI. While there, Tracy took three Habitat for Humanity trips to areas all across the United States. She also took a humanitarian trip to Costa Rica and Panama where she worked with students from across the country to provide dental and medical care.

After graduating from Ripon with honors, Tracy spent six months working for the DNR in Florence County, WI. She then spent six months working at the Peshtigo Pharmacy. She entered Marquette University’s School of Dentistry in August of 2008. Throughout her time at dental school, Tracy found time to volunteer for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Milwaukee as well as taking on the responsibility of being her class treasurer. Tracy graduated with honors and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society.

When asked what attracted Tracy to our office she stated, “I was

looking for a place close to where I grew up and NEW UP Dental was

an office that had a dental philosophy similar to my own. I could see myself being able to grow professionally and felt that the doctors and staff would help me transition into private practice.”

Tracy enjoys playing volleyball and softball. She also enjoys spending time with her family, especially her three young nephews. She is a big ice cream fan and spends a lot of time at the Ice Cream Station in Wausaukee, which is owned by her mother.

We Hope You Are As Excited As We Are... To welcome Dr. Tracy Engelmann to our office!

Tracy Engelmann, DDS

Inci-DentallyDrs. North Shetter, Dona ld Park a nd Tracy Engelmann

Try tropicalComfort foods can really bring you down! Doughnuts and the

like make us feel better for a while – and then comes the crash. Scientists believe that trans-fatty acids cause inflammation that interferes with feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin. In the long-term, this may lead to depression. Instead, try a tropical powerhouse like papaya that can energize you, boost your immune system, and help prevent inflammation, heart disease, and cancer.

Papaya is readily available – look for one that’s soft with red-orange skin like the fruit inside. Sweet yet refreshing, it’s loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, as well as enzymes that aid in digestion. You can eat the fruit and peppery seeds as is, or use them to jazz up your salads.

Feel good and power up with papaya!

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Don’t Unravel!Get help for TMD

Language can be soooo telling. For instance, the word “stress” is derived from the Latin stringere which means to draw tight. That’s exactly how your face looks: pinched, tight, and strained when you leave Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) problems untreated. TMD can impersonate migraines, tension headaches, neuritis, and neuralgia. The pain can lead to fatigue, insomnia, and the symptoms of depression.

The most common cause of jaw-related problems is an uneven bite or jaw position – something you may have been born with, or which you developed through grinding, tooth loss, clenching, and wearing down teeth and restorations.

If you can’t open your mouth fully, hear clicking noises or experience pain and tenderness in and around your jaw, face, ear, and head, a simple effective dental solution may be all you need to loosen up and put a smile on your face!

& keeping your balance!Is it a coincidence that even the ordinary people on reality shows have great

smiles? Seems unlikely ... just ask the casting directors! True, looking good can thrust you into the limelight, yet it takes more than white even straight teeth to give you your best smile. Consider proportion, balance, and symmetry. If these are missing from your smile, it might be that your gums need some attention.

Here are some problems we see all the time, along with time-tested solutions that provide beautiful and predictable results...

Too much gum tissue & too-small teethRemoving excess gum tissue to reveal more tooth can make a great difference! This is called gum contouring, gum recontouring, a gum lift, or crown lengthening. Teeth that look different lengthsRecontouring can also even out an irregular gumline that makes teeth appear to be different lengths.Gum recession, exposed roots, & too-long teeth Root-coverage procedures or natural-looking veneers can restore proportion and help prevent root caries.Distracting red puffy gums Gum disease is treatable, so you can prevent the prematurely ageing look of tooth loss and jawbone loss and consider cosmetic treatment options.

Give us a call if you avoid smiling for any of these reasons. We will help you.

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Lovin’ The Limelight

Top 5 Makeover PicksWhen losing your illusions is a good thing!

If you want brighter teeth in photos – no doubt there are apps for that, but you’d have to fix every picture. And what about those candid cell phone shots that you have no access to? Here are 5 ways you can get the real deal and never worry about retouching again.

1 If your teeth are a little dingy, or a lot, get them whitened and say goodbye to stains from food, beverages, nicotine, root canal treatments... and age!

2 If your smile is looking a little dated from stained or silver fillings, consider virtually invisible white fillings and tooth-colored porcelain inlays.

3 If your teeth are chipped, cracked, or have slight spaces, consider tooth-colored bonding materials to cover up these flaws.

4 Porcelain veneers which are ultra-thin, hand-sculpted shells that cover the front surface of teeth are another excellent, natural-looking option.

5 If your teeth have been weakened by clenching, grinding, decay, or root canal therapy, natural-looking crowns will restore appearance and function.

Many of these techniques take only a visit or two ... so let’s rescue even those teeth you may forget about – at the back of your mouth, and your lower arch!

Tune In To TunesIt’s ease-y!

Calming soothing music can help lower

your heartbeat and blood pressure by reducing

stress hormones. Pumped-up music you can

dance to or sing to can release endorphins that

revitalize you and lighten your mood.

Perhaps part of music’s ability to soothe

or inspire is that listening to it allows you

to let go of rational thought processes. It

engages the right side of your brain which

thinks creatively in images rather than words

or numbers.

Experiment! Whether you want nature

sounds or classical while you meditate, or

you just want to crank up the tunes on your

radio, you’ll feel better by the end. And you’ll

be reducing your risk for heart disease, the

number-one killer of both men and women!

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cheering parent on the baseball and soccer fields. He is also looking forward to his fourth year in the MBK Thursday Nite Fights local fishing tournament.

n We have added a laser to our treatment methods. The laser allows us to treat issues with soft tissue to promote faster healing. We can also treat the virus that causes cold sores. Our hygiene staff is currently going to school to be able to use the laser in treatment of periodontal pockets. The procedure is called LANAP™ – laser assisted new attachment procedure – current scientific studies show good results.

n Be sure to LIKE our Facebook® page, NEW UP Dental. While there you can check on new products and treatment options and have fun with

our surveys. In the near future we will be posting some interesting information on dental sealants from the American Dental Association and links to other current sources.

Have a safe a nd fu n su mmer a nd remember to wea r a he lmet if you a re bicycli ng or on a motorcycle.

N.E.W. U.P. Dental, PCDr. North Shetter Dr. Donald ParkDr. Tracy EngelmannMenominee Office4103 10th StreetMenominee, MI 49858-1309Office HoursMon - Thu 8:00 am – 5:00 pmFriday 7:00 am – 12:00 pmDaggett OfficeDaggett Medical BuildingDaggett, MI 49821Office HoursMonday 8:00 am – 5:00 pmThursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Contact InformationMenominee Office (906) 863-2206Daggett Office (906) 753-2531Fax (906) 863-6389Email newupdental@newupdental.comWeb site www.newupdental.com

We Are Proud Of Our Staff!Assistants – Karen, Lee Ann, Amy, CarolHygienists – Laurie, Melissa, DanielleFront Office – Janice, Jennifer, Torri, BeckyAccounting – Kelly

n We have held off on our newsletter for a couple months as we wanted to be able to introduce our new doctor to you. We are really happy to have Dr. Engelmann as a part of our practice team.

n Our front staff member, Becky Linsmeier, is busy taking care of new baby, Lucas Allen Linsmeier. Congratulations to Becky and Allen on the birth of their first child.

n Dr. Shetter will be out of the office later in July for an eye procedure. He should return in about six to eight weeks. Upon returning, Dr. Shetter will be limiting his practice hours. He would like to see that his patients continue to receive the best of care and is asking that they schedule with Dr. Engelmann or Dr. Park for continued timely care.

n Dr. Park is planning on enjoying the summer spending time with Melissa and his kids. He will be a

Off ice News

Taking Care Of You!

Have you seen the “Tooth Fairies”? We now have a volleyball team in the ladies league at the Dome.

Our team takes great pride in working to provide the very highest standard of care for you. First and foremost we listen to you. We want to know about your concerns and be clear about the outcome you are looking for when you are in our practice. We provide you with an education about your personal dental health, and if treatment is indicated, the options available to you. We are capable of everything from very basic dental care to a complete smile makeover.

Our goal is to make your time at the dentist as pleasant as possible. By staying current with technology and remaining continuous students of the profession, we make complex procedures appear easy. Behind the scenes there is a great deal of time and effort expended to make every visit an individually focused experience. Let’s take a dental hygiene visit as an example: Before you arrive the hygienist reviews your medical and dental history. When you arrive she will check for any medical changes,

take your blood pressure and do an oral cancer exam. If there is an indication to make digital x-ray images to check for decay between the teeth and the level of bone health, she will complete this task. Then she will evaluate and record the periodontal health of your teeth, check for decay and any other restorative needs. She will carefully clean your teeth, provide education and materials for your personal situation and answer your questions. Finally, one of our doctors will complete an examination and review any findings from your hygienist.

We hope you sense the value in the effort we put forth in your 60 minute dental hygiene visit. Every time you visit with us, we enjoy catching up with you and we’re really very thankful that you’ve included regular dental care into your busy lives. Thank you for coming back time after time. Please remember that we always gladly accept new patients. Referring your family, friends, and the people you work with means a lot to us.