Magical Smile Newsletter

Vicki L. FidlerFidler on the Tooth3626 NE 45th StreetSuite 200Seattle, WA 98105Phone:(206) 384-4651Fax:(206) 526-9658

E-Mail: info@fidleronthetooth.comWeb Site:www.fidleronthetooth.com

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Pg2… Websites that save you BIG Money!Pg2… 7 Ways to Prevent CavitiesPg3… Create a Healthy Dental Craft & SnackPg4… What’s New at the Office!

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Websites that Save You BIG Money!

This healthy dental craft and snack let's your kids create their own healthy mouth – and it’s edible too!

Difficulty: EasyTime required: 30 minutes to one hour

What You Need:

* One large Red Delicious Apple per every four people * One disposable plate or napkin per person * One bag of mini white marshmallows * One jar of smooth peanut butter * People with nut allergies may use a nut-free alternative to peanut butter * One small serving cup per person * One apple corer * One sharp knife * Adult supervision * One butter knife or Popsicle stick per person

Here's How:

1. Select a large, Red Delicious apple of your choice. Using a red apple will help to create pretty lips for your mouth, but if a red apple is not available, any color will do. Depending on the number of people creating their healthy snack, one apple generally will yield enough segments for four people. Give each person one disposable plate or napkin.

2. With the assistance of an adult, use the apple corer, and remove the apple's core. Using a sharp knife, slice the apple in half. Then continue to slice the apple into segments that are approximately a 1/2 inch wide.

3. Once you have the apple divided into segments, give each person that is creating their own mouth two segments of apple.

4. Check with all participants to see if anyone has a peanut allergy or treenut allergy, then select the appropriate spread for the apple -- which can be either peanut butter, or a peanut butter alternative. If an alternative is not available, apricot jam or marmalade will work. Using the small serving cups, give each person 1

7 Ways to Prevent CavitiesFrom Tammy Davenport, former About.com Guide

Cavities, also known as tooth decay, occur when plague, the sticky substance that forms on teeth, combines with the sugars and / or starches of the foods that we eat. This combination produces acids that attack tooth enamel. Tooth decay is also the second most prevalent disease in the United States (the common cold is first). Fortunately, cavities can be easily prevented.

1. Brush Your TeethIn the fight against cavities, it is essential that you brush your teeth properly at least twice a day with a toothpaste containing fluoride.

2. Floss DailyFood debris gets caught in between our teeth when we eat. If the debris is not removed, it can lead to cavities. Flossing every day is the best way to remove food debris from in between the teeth.

3. Eat HealthyProper nutrition plays an important role in good dental health. Eating nutritional snacks and limiting the amount of sugary drinks will help to prevent plaque from forming on the teeth.

4. Visit Your DentistMany cavities can only be detected by a dentist or a dental X-ray. Visiting your dentist for regular check-ups and cleanings are a key factor in preventing cavities and staying on top of good oral hygiene.

5. Have Sealants PlacedDental sealants are a protective coating that is applied to the biting surfaces of the back teeth. The sealant protects the tooth from getting a cavity by shielding against bacteria and plaque. Sealants are more common in children because of the new growth of permanent teeth; however, sealants can benefit adults to.

6. Use a Mouth RinseThere are several antimicrobial mouth rinses on the market that have been clinically proven to reduce plaque, such as Listerine or Crest Pro Health. Rinsing with one of these mouth rinses after brushing or eating can aid in cavity prevention.

7. Chew (Sugarless) Gum!Believe it or not, chewing certain sugarless gums can actually help to prevent cavities by increasing the flow of saliva in your mouth. In 2007, the American Dental Association awarded their Seal of Acceptance to Wrigley's Orbit, Eclipse and Extra chewing gums for helping to prevent cavities. It’s important to also point out, however, that chewing gum is the equivalent of clenching and grinding your teeth.

Create a Healthy Dental Craft and Snack

From Shawn Watson, About.com

Special OfferWe will credit your dental account with $100 towards any cosmetic treatment you may need or want upon completion of your regular

exam.Call Dr. Vicki Fidler

206.384.4651to schedule your appointment and

get started on your beautiful smile!

With Heartfelt Thanks for Your ReferralsThere’s no question that I have the BEST patients on the entire planet.

My business is built on word of mouth advertising and I’d like to thank the following people who were kind enough to recommend my services to their friends.

Thalia B., Laura D., Tracy H., Sangeeta H., Brian A., Lance B., and Lisa B.Thank you sooooo much!

Welcome New Patients!Here are the new patients that became members of our practice family this last month! We’d like to welcome you publicly, and wish you all the best!

Kendall C., Chloe B., Stacia O., Mavis S., Paolo R., Wesley H., Krissi H., Tessa H., Micah M., Ryan S., Val K., Sam K., Lyudmila T., David A., Barbara R., Cynthia P., Dawn S., Jayasari G., Jennifer W., Priya M., Jon R., John T., Megan D., and Ali O.

We love giving recognition to our new friends and our wonderful existing patients who are kind enough to refer their friends and relatives to us! We’re all helping each other, which is the whole point of all this! Right?

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5. Using the butter knife or Popsicle stick, evenly spread the peanut butter, or the alternative, on one side of each apple segment. Place each segment next to each other, with the spread side up.

6. Each person should then be given five to six mini white marshmallows each. Using one apple segment, place the marshmallows along the edge of the apple, where the skin and flesh meet. The marshmallows should appear to curve with the shape of the segment.

7. Once all of the marshmallows have been placed on the spread, take your other apple segment, and carefully place it on top of the marshmallows. Make sure you try to align the apple as evenly as possible. Then, press down on the fleshy part of the apple that is opposite of the skin.

8. Voila! You have now created a healthy dental craft and snack of your own.

Tips:

1. As you are creating your healthy dental craft and snack, discuss with the children how making healthy food choices, that are low in sugar, help to prevent cavities and gum disease. 2. Ask the children questions regarding dental hygiene as you create the craft. "How often should you brush and floss your teeth?" and "Is soda good or bad for your teeth?" 3. Talk about how cavities are formed. As they create their craft and snack, explain to them how the tooth decay process works. 4. While they place each marshmallow "tooth" on the apple segment, ask the children if they would like to have white teeth, like their new apple mouth. Discuss how regular brushing and flossing will help them achieve a white and

During the month of May we had a contest for the people who “like” us on Facebook - Congratulations to Jesse C. on winning 3 Seattle Sounders tickets!!!

What’s New in the office?

Riddle of the MonthLast Month's Quiz Question! Why is the math book so unhappy?

Answer: Because it's full of problems!

This Month’s Quiz Question:When can you add 2 to 11 and get 1?

Answer: See next month’s newsletter!