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An Apple A Day…

DrNancy — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:50:21 +0000

Come in for an appointment during the month of September and help yourself to an apple from our apple basket!

Smile Makeover!

DrNancy — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:37:38 +0000

Yesterday we finished up a smile makeover for our patient, Eileen. It turned out so beautifully that we had to share it with everyone! Here are her before and after photos:

Before

After

We’re really excited with how her new smile looks, but not as excited as she is!

August Contest

DrNancy — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:20:03 +0000

Welcome back to Dr. Halsema! She has returned from her time off to have knee surgery.

Our drawing for August is a Hawaiian Luau basket. Come in for an appointment to enter the drawing!

Go Colts!!!

DrNancy — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:30:32 +0000

Good luck to the Colts this Sunday in the Super Bowl!

February Contest

DrNancy — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:28:11 +0000

Come in for an appointment in February to enter the Candy Hearts contest. Guess the number of candy hearts in the jar, and the person with the closest guess wins a $25 Target gift card!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Trick-or-Treat

DrNancy — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:09:56 +0000

It’s almost time for Halloween! Come in for an appointment in October and pick up a reflective bag for your trick-or-treaters!

September Tailgate Basket Contest

DrNancy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:21:31 +0000

There are still a couple of weeks left to enter our September contest for a Tailgating Party Basket. Come in for an appointment to put your name in the drawing.

July Office Contest

DrNancy — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:02:37 +0000

Last July we had a Grilling Basket Giveaway. It was so popular, we decided to do it again this July!

“When you’re done with your filling, go do some grilling!”

Come in for an appointment during July to enter the contest!

Periodontal Disease & Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

DrNancy — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:57:02 +0000

o There are a number of questions which remain unanswered at this time, but it does appear that individuals with periodontal disease may have about a 20% increased risk for coronary heart disease and stroke.

o While we wait for the findings of further research, it is important to identify those individuals who may be at greater risk for heart disease or stroke because of undiagnosed and untreated gum infection.

o Today we know that infection from gum disease is not contained simply within the oral cavity. It is important that you understand how gum disease and increased risk for heart disease and stroke may be related.

o Bacteria from gum infection cause inflammation.

o As a result of inflammation, the blood supply to gum tissues increases.

o This allows the bacteria and their toxins to enter the blood stream from the gum pockets. Simply put, when your gums bleed, a path for bacteria and their toxins to enter your blood stream is created.

o This bacteria and toxins can move through blood vessels to distant sites in the body, including the heart.

o When this happens the artery becomes less elastic and the inside of the artery becomes smaller and smaller.

o What happens next is small blood clots may form and arteries get clogged which causes blood flow to be cut off. This results in a heart attack or stroke depending on the location of the blood clot.

o What we now know is that it is infection and inflammation that accumulates over a lifetime that increases the risk for heart disease and stroke.

o So, it is important that any potential source of infection and inflammation be treated.

o The American Academy of Periodontology has determined that patients should be told that “periodontal intervention may prevent the onset or progression of atherosclerosis-induced diseases.”

o This opinion was based on the strength and consistency of scientific evidence, negligible risk associated with periodontal therapy, and the overall benefits of oral health.

March Pot O’ Gold Contest

DrNancy — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:50:21 +0000

Come in for an appointment in March and enter to win 50 (real) gold coins! Or leave a comment on this blog post for an entry in the drawing.