Let’s Talk Turkey!!
Hey Zanesville—What A Great Day!!
On behalf of everyone here at The Smile Shack, I’d like to take a moment to express how excited and thankful we all are to a part of this wonderful community of ours!! The Smile Shack team and I have worked so hard this year and we’ll work even harder next year to provide all of you—our family, friends and neighbors—with the best service and advice current dentistry has to offer. Because there’s nothing more important to us than your good health!!
And, speaking of good health…let’s talk turkey for a moment.
Did you know that a well-prepared Thanksgiving meal is not only delicious, but it’s also healthy for your teeth and gums!! Some of the vitamins and nutrients found in the typical Thanksgiving meal are especially good for your oral health. They include vitamins A, C and D, phosphorous, and calcium.
Here are a few things that will make your chompers very happy.
• Turkey is high in phosphorous, which is not only healthy for developing teeth but can actually help rebuild tooth enamel.
• Sweet potatoes are loaded with nutrients including vitamins A, C and B6 and are thought to be much healthier than regular white potatoes.
• Greens and winter vegetables are great sources of vitamins A and C, both of which are excellent for gum health.
• Cranberries contain flavonoids which can prevent bacteria from sticking to the teeth and forming plaque.
• Pumpkin pies are loaded with vitamin C and calcium – important for gum health and developing teeth.
So, now that you know the inside story…tuck in to that toothsome Thanksgiving meal, loosen your belt and sit back to enjoy some football. Don’t you deserve the satisfaction of spending quality time with your loved ones knowing everyone is happy and healthy?
Dr. Jeff
September 2011′s iPad2 Winner Selected!!
A Nice Surprise For Casey!!
HELLO EVERYONE!!
This month’s winner was Andy Pitcock. Actually it was his daughter Casey’s appointment that was the winner for the Pitcock family. And Andy, being the great dad he is, decided to surprise Casey and told her she needed to return to The Smile Shack for some extra care her teeth were needing. Casey was confused but came along anyway. You can see by her expression in the upper photo she was completely surprised by the iPad 2 and that dad’s little white lie was well worth it. Good luck to the Pitcock family and enjoy the iPad 2.
Thanks to all!!
Dr. Jeff
July 2011′s iPad2 Winner Selected!!
Kid’s Day At The Smile Shack!!
Hello Zanesville, OHIO!!
This past Friday was our kid’s day at The Smile Shack. Our theme was hippie day and we gave each child a bag of goodies as well as a cool tie-dye shirt. In fact, we all wore crazy tie-dyes all day. The kids had a great time and were very well behaved. They entertained themselves with our new iPads in the kid’s area, playing limbo, coloring and just generally being silly. A lot of teeth were cleaned as well as a few cavities filled. We even had a movie theater style popcorn maker that provided everyone with a fun snack. I’m attaching a slideshow so you can see the fun we had.
Thanks to everyone who participated. We hope to see you again next time!!
Dr. Jeff
June 2011′s iPad2 Winner Selected!!
Doris is our June iPad 2 winner!! She says she never wins anything. Well that’s not true anymore!!
Unfortunately, Doris suffered a fall the other day. However, after a doctor’s visit to check on her recovery she was brave enough to come into The Smile Shack to collect her iPad 2.
Doris, we hope you enjoy the iPad and that you have a speedy recovery!!
Thanks for being a great patient!!
Dr. Jeff and the Entire Smile Shack Dental Team
A Steven Wright Joke
HELLO ZANESVILLE!!
Here’s another little joke for you to brighten your day!!
Enjoy!!
Dr. Jeff
My dental hygienist is cute. Every time I visit, I eat a whole package of Oreo cookies while waiting in the lobby. Sometimes she has to cancel the rest of the afternoon’s appointments. — Steven Wright
May 2011′s iPad2 Winner Selected!!
Greetings Everyone!!
Yesterday, Ellen Sizemore, our April iPad2 winner, happened to be in the office during our May iPad2 drawing, so we decided that she would be the perfect person to draw the next winner. Click HERE! to watch Ellen select our May winner.
Have a Great Day!
Dr. Jeff
Why Invisalign?
GREETINGS ZANESVILLE, OH!!
Today, I’d like to examine the advantages of using Invisalign to enhance your teeth’s natural appearance and function.
For our Smile Shack patients who aren’t familiar with this alternative to traditional braces, Invisalign is a series of clear, computer-generated trays worn (ideally) 24 hours a day and replaced with new trays every two weeks. Although Invisalign used to be employed for basic cases only, such as crowded lower teeth, Invisalign can now be used for advanced straightening issues. With each subsequent set of Invisalign aligners, your teeth are slowly and comfortably adjusted to the required straightness and shape, without the unsightliness and discomfort of traditional wire braces.
Invisalign trays are also easily removed, easily cleaned, and nearly invisible. Patients tend to love these facets of Invisalign, especially those who want to remove their trays before heading out on a date so eating, drinking and other activities remain uncomplicated and natural—a benefit traditional braces can’t offer.
Invisalign trays can also double for whitening gel trays, allowing patients to brighten their smile while straightening their teeth. Typically, Invisalign cases require only six months to a year to complete, and having the ability to remove your trays when it’s convenient for you is a luxury you can’t put a price on!
For more information about Invisalign or our Zanesville office, check out our website at www.thesmileshack.com
Thanks!!
Dr. Jeff
April 2011 iPad 2 Winner!!
Exciting News Everyone!!
We’re very pleased to announce our first winner of the monthly iPad 2 giveaway. The positive response to this new program has been tremendous. Showing our patients just how much we care about them and how much they mean to us is what drives us to excel. We look forward to seeing all of you in the coming month’s and wish you all the best.
Good luck to all of next month’s patients!!
Dr. Jeff
