Summer 2009 Produced for the Patients of Dr. Bob and Dr. Heather Heil

Kids DayKids Day RecapWow, what a luau!

We welcome new smiles!

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Keeping In TouchDental Expressions as you know

has had a bumpy fi rst part of 2009. However, the light is somewhat in However, the light is somewhat in reach. We would like to share the joy reach. We would like to share the joy of the new additions born on March of the new additions born on March 30th. The Heil’s now have twin boys, 30th. The Heil’s now have twin boys, which makes a total of four! The which makes a total of four! The twins are healthy and happy! As twins are healthy and happy! As many of you already know, the boys many of you already know, the boys decided to come early, which forced decided to come early, which forced us to juggle our offi ce schedules. We want to thank all of you for working with us during this time and

understanding that some things mother understanding that some things mother nature takes over even though we nature takes over even though we weren’t ready!! We are working hard to weren’t ready!! We are working hard to accommodate everyone and hope to see accommodate everyone and hope to see you soon.

Speaking of Mother Nature, the Speaking of Mother Nature, the next thing we would like to share is next thing we would like to share is an update on the fi re that happened an update on the fi re that happened already 5 months ago at our Appleton already 5 months ago at our Appleton already 5 months ago at our Appleton already 5 months ago at our Appleton location. We are still in a stagnate location. We are still in a stagnate position at this time, we anticipate position at this time, we anticipate that our temporary location will be in that our temporary location will be in Freedom until the end of 2009. Thank Freedom until the end of 2009. Thank

you to everyone who has made you to everyone who has made their way out to see us. This too will their way out to see us. This too will fi nd Closure, it just will take a little fi nd Closure, it just will take a little longer then even we had anticipated.longer then even we had anticipated.

In closing, the team at Dental In closing, the team at Dental Expressions is looking forward to Expressions is looking forward to seeing everyone soon and doing seeing everyone soon and doing some further catching up on all that some further catching up on all that is going on not only with our family, is going on not only with our family, but with yours!!but with yours!!

See You Soon

Dr. Bob and Dr. Heather Heil

Dental Expressions held its 2nd “kids day” on May 4th and we had a great time at the luau..... Thank you to all that came and had fun and got their dental needs taken care of. We found that this event is so successful and so much fun that we are inviting all our kid patients to come in for our next kids event, which is six months from now October 29th and December 23rd. We hope that parents will take the time to bring their kids in for the adventure made just for their kids. It is important for us that the kid patients at Dental Expressions have a fun and pleasant experience. Kids day is designed just to do that with themes, crafts, food, laughter and lots more. So, we hope to see you soon.

See you at our next event.

The Gang at Dental Expressions

Kids DayDental Expressions held its 2nd “kids day”

time to bring their kids in for the adventure made just for their kids. It is important for us that the kid patients at Dental Expressions have a fun and pleasant experience. Kids day is designed just to do that with themes, crafts, food, laughter and

Drs. Robert & Heather HeilTooth Truth

FAQtually Speaking

About toothpasteQ. What does fluoride toothpaste do? A. Fluoride fi ghts tooth decay and strengthens tooth enamel.

Q. Will tartar-fighting toothpastes prevent gum disease? A. No. They only help reduce additional tartar buildup above the gumline, so regular fl ossing and hygiene visits are essential.

Q. Are whitening toothpastes okay for sensitive teeth? A. No. Most contain a higher level of abrasives. Use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth instead.

Q. Does The American Dental Association test toothpastes? A. Yes. The ADA Seal of Acceptance means they meet specifi c criteria for safety and effectiveness.

Q. Do children’s toothpastes need to taste good? A. Yes. This encourages brushing, but use a pea-sized amount and don’t let them swallow.

Q. How often should I use toothpaste?A. You should brush at least twice daily with toothpaste for 2-3 minutes and fl oss daily.

Everybody wants to put their best smile forward. According to a national study, teeth are the number-one facial feature that people would change... three out of four adults think that a nice smile is important to landing their dream job … 84% think that an attractive smile is important for meeting Mr. or Ms. Right. It seems that we associate a pleasing smile with many of life’s passages. Celebrating these milestones means family, friends, and … photographs. Are you ready to get ready?

Sometimes even subtle changes can turn a nice smile into a sensational smile – often in only one or two visits…

Whether you want your best milestone smile for a graduation, wedding, or The Big 4-0 – give us a call as soon as you can. You’ll have your great new look in no time!

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About toothpasteQ. What does fluoride toothpaste do? A. Fluoride fi ghts tooth decay and strengthens

Q. Will tartar-fighting toothpastes prevent gum

A. No. They only help reduce additional the gumline, so regular fl ossing and

hygiene visits are essential.

Q. Are whitening toothpastes okay for sensitive

A. No. Most contain a higher level of abrasives. Use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth instead.

The American Dental Association

ADA Seal of Acceptance means they meet specifi c criteria for safety and effectiveness.

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specifi c criteria for safety and effectiveness.

Q. Do children’s toothpastes need to taste good? A. Yes. This encourages brushing, but use a pea-sized amount and don’t let them swallow.

Q. How often should I use toothpaste?A. You should brush at leasttoothpaste for 2-3 minutes and fl oss daily.

their dream job … 84% think that an attractive smile is important for meeting Mr. or Ms. Right. It seems that we associate a pleasing smile with many of life’s passages. Celebrating these milestones means family, friends, and … photographs. Are you ready to get ready?

Sometimes even subtle changes can turn a nice smile into a sensational smile – often in only one or two visits…

Share your smile with the one you love!

Q. What does fluoride toothpaste do? A. Fluoride fi ghts tooth decay and strengthens tooth enamel.

Q. Will tartar-fighting toothpastes prevent gum

A. No. They only help reduce above the gumline, so regular fl ossing and

hygiene visits are essential.

Q. Are whitening toothpastes okay for sensitive teeth? A. No. Most contain a higher level of abrasives. Use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth instead.

Q. Does The American Dental Associationtoothpastes? A. Yes. The ADA Seal of Acceptancespecifi c criteria for safety and effectiveness.

Q. What does fluoride toothpaste do? A. Fluoride fi ghts tooth decay and strengthens tooth enamel.

Q. Will tartar-fighting toothpastes prevent gum disease? A. No. They only help reduce buildup abovehygiene visits are essential.

Q. Are whitening toothpastes okay for sensitive teeth? Everybody wants to put their best Everybody wants to put their best

smile forward. According to a national study, teeth are the number-one facial feature that people would change... three out of four adults think that a nice smile is important to landing their dream job … 84% think that

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De-Escalate!Reclaim your world

It’s a wonderful world we live in. Yet the excitement and challenges of even the best things in life can create tension. Teeth clenching and grinding are common symptoms of stress which over time can escalate into Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), a painful problem of the jaw joints. Of course, dentistry can provide relief with oral appliance therapy, but a strategy for self-care will help keep you at ease for the long term.

Martial arts for relaxation? Absolutely. Aikido, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong combine meditation and movement to improve posture, balance, coordination, endurance, and fl exibility.

Yoga is popular, very do-able, and doesn’t require special equipment.

Proper breathing, exercise, relaxation, diet, positive thinking, and meditation are tried and true. TMD is all about taking the pressure off.

Too much information! Hardly a day goes by without yet another announcement about lifestyle, health, and longevity. Sifting through the pieces may make it seem complicated, but apparently it’s simpler than we think. Researchers say that by combining the following four modest and achievable lifestyle changes, you could prolong your life by 14 years.

Give up smoking. You could gain an 80% improvement in health. Smoking has been linked to gum disease as well as oral and other cancers.

Eat five fruits and vegetables daily for a healthy mouth and body.

Keep active for cardiovascular health, strong bones, and stress relief.

Drink moderately. Alcohol has been linked to oral cancer, especially when combined with tobacco.

Fourteen extra years of oral and overall health. That should keep you smiling!

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the Silent Disease

Are you ready for biology’s next revolution? The Human Oral Microbiome Database has been created to provide scientists with comprehensive information on oral microbes. That’s good news for you because gum disease is no minor infection. It can change your appearance, your ability to eat, your social life, and your general health. It has been called the silent disease because you can have it and be symptom-free. Being young is no protection.

Here are some more facts you need to know… Up to 30% of people may be genetically susceptible to gum disease

and six times more likely to develop periodontitis, its most serious form. Periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults. It can

destroy jawbone and supporting tissues as well as your appearance. Unnatural-looking indentations left by missing teeth and bone loss

can compromise the esthetics of replacement teeth. Research has linked gum disease to other health problems including

heart disease and stroke, respiratory diseases, cancers, osteoporosis, diabetes, and complications during pregnancy. Surveyed U.S. dentists say gum disease is a more pressing oral

health concern than tooth decay by a 2-to-1 margin.

Millions of people don’t know they have gum disease.

Could you be one of them? Stay as healthy as you feel by keeping up with your home care routines and maintaining your regular appointments. It could give you a revolutionary advantage.

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It’s only partly true that cosmetic dentistry is about creating movie-star smiles with whiter, straighter teeth. For most people that is the ideal smile, after all. You can always whiten your teeth but, in fact, cosmetic dentistry is about so much more than appearance! It is possible to improve your ability to eat and speak as well as enhance your looks.

It is not uncommon for people to have some teeth that are crowded or

The Whole TruthAsk about cosmetic restorations!

crooked, or have visible decay and fi llings, or even fractured or broken teeth that have never been repaired. Another unfortunate outcome of problem teeth like these is that they are diffi cult to clean properly, leading to unhealthy and unattractive gum disease. Please rest assured that even individuals who have multiple issues with their smile can be helped with modern restorative techniques!

I have been successfully providing cosmetic restorative dentistry to my patients for many years. Quite commonly with new patients, I am presented with teeth where cracks and chips were over-fi lled with conspicuous silver-mercury fi llings. With time, the teeth have continued to weaken and the enamel can sometimes blacken along with the corroded fi lling. While it is

Cosmetic VeneersWhat are they?

Veneers are very thin but strong, custom-made shells that are permanently bonded to your teeth. They are usually made of porcelain, come in just about any shape and size and are made of a very durable material that actually strengthens your teeth.

still possible to provide gold crowns or fi llings for those patients who want that look, modern dentistry can offer white, natural-looking restorations that are virtually invisible.

Now that’s an entirely true and happy cosmetic smile solution!