Sunday, January 24, 2010
In the Community
We volunteered this past Friday at the Rotary Suites in Marble Falls. It was alot of fun! Myself, Leticia(my Dental Assistant) and Melissa(our Dental Hygienist) were out there for a half day giving back! We got to help so many patients from the Marble Falls, Llano, Burnett area that don't have the means to complete thier dental work but are in severe need. The Rotary Suites were established by three area Rotary Clubs and with the inspiration of Dr. Hernandez and Dr. Morris. It was such a great clinic! We got to do cleanings, fillings and extractions. It was a great way to spend our Friday Morning! We'll be back out there in a few weeks and we're super excited! Thanks to all of those who set up the clinic, it's such an admirable accomplishment!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
A good first impression and a great lasting impression
What do you think is the first thing people notice about you when you first meet? Your haircut? Your eyes? Your clothes? Your smile? If you said your smile, you're right! What's also interesting is that your smile is what people tend to remember you by after you've met. So, if you're looking to make a good impression and a great lasting impression, check out your smile. Because like it or not, the people you interact with are taking notice of your smile. Everyday we get to help people get healthy and smile even more!
Same Day Service
This morning we got to help out another one of our great guests. Our guest had fractured their tooth while eating and needed it fixed. Since a significant portion of the tooth was broken off and there was a large old filling with a cavity there, we recommended a bonded porcelain restoration to rebuild and strengthen the tooth. Porcelain is a great option because it looks so natural and is extremely durable and long lasting. By doing a bonded porcelain restoration, we were able to conserve all of her remaining healthy tooth structure versus a traditional crown. This process usually takes a minimum of two separate visits to the office. The greatest part of what we were able to do today is that we fitted, placed, and completed the porcelain restoration all today!
We have CEREC technology in our office that allows us to take a digital image of the tooth (so no messy impressions), design the desired result using computer software and then mill the exact piece of designed porcelain, all in the same visit. It didn't even take that much longer than a normal visit and while we were waiting for the milling of the porcelain, we actually completed more dental work that needed to be done! Our guest received a great looking, long lasting and healthy porcelain restoration and caught up with their dental care all in one visit. That means no temporary restoration to wear for a few weeks and no having to come back and spend more time at the office. We know that our guests are busy. The CEREC technology helps minimize the number of visits and time away from work, by giving us the ability to provide same day service. We can also use this technology for making strong and natural looking porcelain crowns in one visit as well. How cool is that!!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Now Introducing the UnderArmour Performance Mouthwear
You've been hearing the buzz, now find out about the latest sports trend! Under Armour, yes The Under Armour Compnay has just released a scientifically tested and proven Performance Mouthpiece that is worn during sports. So, for those of you who play tennis, run, cycle, practice yoga, work out, play golf, or are involved in any other contact or non-contact sports activity....Here's a way to reduce stress, decrease sports-related impact injuries,speed up your reaction time, increase your endurance and help you focus more and play better!
Did you know you naturally clench your jaw and teeth when you train and compete? You do. It’s part of your brain’s hard wiring and response to your “fight or flight” mechanism. Whenever you clench your jaw your TMJ(temporomandibular joint) compresses and releases excessive amounts ofcortisol hormones into your body. Cortisol wreaks havoc on your body and produces stress, fatigue, and distraction. We all know that when playing a sport, running, or just working out being focused is a key factor indetermining our success.
*Imagine winning more, practicing better, and performing better all with a performancemouthpiece. Don’t believe it? Check out some of the You Tube Videos at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi-OM2oHRsM
Here’s what independent studies conducted at some of USA’s top universities and research centers have proven the Under ArmourPerformance Mouthwear can do for you:
*Increases Strength* by improving airflow and less stress from clenching your jaw.
*Increases Endurance* by decreasing lactic acid build-up and decreasing burning sensations felt after a work out.
*Speeds Up Reaction Time* for athletes and improves response to auditory & visual cues. *Reduces Stress* by reducing cortisol production in your body making you feel and play better.
*Reduces Impact* of jaw-related injuries and *decreases the chance of concussion* by up to 20%.
Under Armour Mouthwear is not just a mouthguard. Mouthguards provide protection only. Under Armour Mouthwear is used by athletes who want to excel in their sport or activity because this special mouthwear actually enhances performance.
So why not help yourself by unlocking the power being blocked by yourjaw? Once fitted you can receive your Mouthpiece in as little as 10 days and start enjoying the innovation and technology that will make you stronger, faster,and better at whatever activity you choose. To get your own Mouthpiece, simply call our office to schedule your appointment today. With the New Year we're offering some great promotional pricing!
And if you see me at the Gym, ask me about it, I'll be the one who's super focused and getting more out of my workout!!
Did you know you naturally clench your jaw and teeth when you train and compete? You do. It’s part of your brain’s hard wiring and response to your “fight or flight” mechanism. Whenever you clench your jaw your TMJ(temporomandibular joint) compresses and releases excessive amounts ofcortisol hormones into your body. Cortisol wreaks havoc on your body and produces stress, fatigue, and distraction. We all know that when playing a sport, running, or just working out being focused is a key factor indetermining our success.
*Imagine winning more, practicing better, and performing better all with a performancemouthpiece. Don’t believe it? Check out some of the You Tube Videos at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi-OM2oHRsM
Here’s what independent studies conducted at some of USA’s top universities and research centers have proven the Under ArmourPerformance Mouthwear can do for you:
*Increases Strength* by improving airflow and less stress from clenching your jaw.
*Increases Endurance* by decreasing lactic acid build-up and decreasing burning sensations felt after a work out.
*Speeds Up Reaction Time* for athletes and improves response to auditory & visual cues. *Reduces Stress* by reducing cortisol production in your body making you feel and play better.
*Reduces Impact* of jaw-related injuries and *decreases the chance of concussion* by up to 20%.
Under Armour Mouthwear is not just a mouthguard. Mouthguards provide protection only. Under Armour Mouthwear is used by athletes who want to excel in their sport or activity because this special mouthwear actually enhances performance.
So why not help yourself by unlocking the power being blocked by yourjaw? Once fitted you can receive your Mouthpiece in as little as 10 days and start enjoying the innovation and technology that will make you stronger, faster,and better at whatever activity you choose. To get your own Mouthpiece, simply call our office to schedule your appointment today. With the New Year we're offering some great promotional pricing!
And if you see me at the Gym, ask me about it, I'll be the one who's super focused and getting more out of my workout!!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Continuing to Give Back in the New Year
~ “Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more” ~Tony Robbins
At our office, we definitely believe in helping in the community and giving back. We help out with the following local organizations through donating dental products/services or volunteering our time.
American Red Cross
Here's a link to help out in Haiti. It tells about the relief effort and what you can do to help in this current major crisis.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/20100113/cm_huffpost/421014
Bee Caves Rotary Club
We help many local organizations including the Lake Travis Crisis Ministries. http://www.rotary.org/.
Check out the link below to see a woman in need here in Lakeway that our Rotary Club began to help out (Our dental office even got to help by fixing her denture with the help of Serreti Labs).
http://www.statesman.com/life/state-office-adopts-lakeway-woman-who-needs-leg-100773.html?cxtype=ynews_rss...
The Bee Caves Rotary will be doing a fundraiser this Spring 2010 so stay tuned....
Our office will be volunteering at a local Marble Falls Dental Clinic in the next few weeks to help out those in need in the area.
Lake Travis Education Foundation,
http://www.laketraviseducationfoundation.org/
The Crystal Ball is coming up Saturday, Feb 13,2010. This has to be one of the largest local fundraisers and it's alway lots of fun! The LTEF supports education through grants and scholrships for students in the LTISD.
Kindness In Action,
www. kindnessinaction.ca
This is an awesome organization based out of Alberta, Canada that provides dental care to communities in Central and South America and the Phillipines that do not have access to dental care. Dr. Patel will be joining their Dental Team for a weeklong project in Peru this March 2010.
Stay tuned updates and for other projects that we're invloved with throughout the New Year!
At our office, we definitely believe in helping in the community and giving back. We help out with the following local organizations through donating dental products/services or volunteering our time.
American Red Cross
Here's a link to help out in Haiti. It tells about the relief effort and what you can do to help in this current major crisis.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/20100113/cm_huffpost/421014
Bee Caves Rotary Club
We help many local organizations including the Lake Travis Crisis Ministries. http://www.rotary.org/.
Check out the link below to see a woman in need here in Lakeway that our Rotary Club began to help out (Our dental office even got to help by fixing her denture with the help of Serreti Labs).
http://www.statesman.com/life/state-office-adopts-lakeway-woman-who-needs-leg-100773.html?cxtype=ynews_rss...
The Bee Caves Rotary will be doing a fundraiser this Spring 2010 so stay tuned....
Our office will be volunteering at a local Marble Falls Dental Clinic in the next few weeks to help out those in need in the area.
Lake Travis Education Foundation,
http://www.laketraviseducationfoundation.org/
The Crystal Ball is coming up Saturday, Feb 13,2010. This has to be one of the largest local fundraisers and it's alway lots of fun! The LTEF supports education through grants and scholrships for students in the LTISD.
Kindness In Action,
www. kindnessinaction.ca
This is an awesome organization based out of Alberta, Canada that provides dental care to communities in Central and South America and the Phillipines that do not have access to dental care. Dr. Patel will be joining their Dental Team for a weeklong project in Peru this March 2010.
Stay tuned updates and for other projects that we're invloved with throughout the New Year!
Monday, January 11, 2010
A New Year, A New You!
Happy New Year! 2009 Just flew by! Thanks to everyone who helped make our 2009 Fantastic! We're very thankful that in 2009 we got to help so many people get the healthy, beautiful smile that they've always wanted! In 2010, treat yourself to getting healthy! Your mouth is the window to the health of your body. Make sure your keeping up with your health goals for the year. We're here to help! If you've been putting off going to the Dentist, don't wait any longer, give us a call. We'll help you meet your dental health goals and help you get the smile you've always wanted.
We're doing a lot of exciting things this year! We'll be Sponsoring the Hills Country Club Social Event on January 21st from 6-9pm. Come see us out there!
We're also throwing a Patient Appreciation and Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Thursday, Feb 4th from 5:30-7:30. Everyone is invited and welcome to come! We'll have some appetizers and drinks for all. This event also marks our 5 Year Anniversary!
We're doing a lot of great new things this year, Stay Tuned! Look for us out in the Community and thanks Again to everyone who made 2009 Awesome!!
We're doing a lot of exciting things this year! We'll be Sponsoring the Hills Country Club Social Event on January 21st from 6-9pm. Come see us out there!
We're also throwing a Patient Appreciation and Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Thursday, Feb 4th from 5:30-7:30. Everyone is invited and welcome to come! We'll have some appetizers and drinks for all. This event also marks our 5 Year Anniversary!
We're doing a lot of great new things this year, Stay Tuned! Look for us out in the Community and thanks Again to everyone who made 2009 Awesome!!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Dental Sleep Appliances & How Austin Dentist Dr. Patel can help with Snoring and Sleep Apnea
The American Sleep Disorders Association adopted a resolution, which accepted dental appliance therapy for the treatment for snoring and for mild to even severe cases of sleep apnea, in cases in which the snorer rejects or can’t comply with the CPAP.
Studies have shown that advancing the mandible (lower jaw) with dental seep appliances may provide relief from snoring by physically pulling the tongue forward and out of the airway. As simple as this would appear, there are a number of significantly relevant ideas that enter into this picture. An appliance needs to be fabricated that will be worn every night that will not compromise the TMJ, the teeth or the soft tissue. It will be easy to keep bacteria-free and will not disturb your sleep partner, all while remaining comfortable for the wearer.
The appliance that we use which meets all of the criteria that has been mentioned for an ideal appliance is called SomnoDent ® MAS.
SomnoDent ® MAS Features and Benefits of the SomnoDent ® MAS include:
What is the SomnoDent ® MAS
The SomnoDent ® MAS is a Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS) that treats mild, moderate and severe OSA by moving the lower jaw slightly forward. This movement tightens the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airway, which prevents obstruction while you sleep. The SomnoDent ® MAS also prevents the tissues of the upper airway from vibrating as air passes over them, which is the major cause of snoring.
The SomnoDent ® MAS is comfortable and easy to wear. The appliance uses the least amount of material possible, reducing bulkiness in the mouth. It is made up of two separately constructed pieces, which allows you to speak, yawn and drink. The design does not limit tongue space which results in a high comfort level with the SomnoDent ® MAS.
Effectiveness
The SomnoDent ® MAS is a highly effective solution, for the majority of patients suffering from OSA. Its exceptional levels of patient acceptance and compliance as well as treatment efficiency are backed by numerous counts of clinical research, which can be found at somnomed.com.
Customization and Durability
The SomnoDent ® MAS is a custom-made appliance with a number of key features that are significant improvements from other oral appliances. Consisting of upper and lower dental plates with a unique patented fin-coupling component, the SomnoDent ® MAS permits normal mouth opening and closing. The appliance also provides adjustable level of lower jaw advancement. This improves the comfort and effectiveness of treatment, as the jaw is moved only as far as is required to treat the condition.
The SomnoDent ® MAS is made from premium materials to ensure durability. Each appliance is manufactured in a FDA registered facility under quality systems designed to meet FDA requirements. Your SomnoDent ® MAS will pass a quality check to guarantee that you are receiving a custom appliance made to your Doctor’s specification. The SomnoDent ® MAS comes with a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects. However, proper care and maintenance of your appliance should result in a long life of comfortable and effective use.
Studies have shown that advancing the mandible (lower jaw) with dental seep appliances may provide relief from snoring by physically pulling the tongue forward and out of the airway. As simple as this would appear, there are a number of significantly relevant ideas that enter into this picture. An appliance needs to be fabricated that will be worn every night that will not compromise the TMJ, the teeth or the soft tissue. It will be easy to keep bacteria-free and will not disturb your sleep partner, all while remaining comfortable for the wearer.
The appliance that we use which meets all of the criteria that has been mentioned for an ideal appliance is called SomnoDent ® MAS.SomnoDent ® MAS Features and Benefits of the SomnoDent ® MAS include:
- Permits normal mouth opening and closing
- Allows speech and drinking
- Unrestricted tongue space
- Full lip-seal
- Easily adjustable
- Safe and effective
- Clinically validated
- Custom-Fit
What is the SomnoDent ® MAS
The SomnoDent ® MAS is a Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS) that treats mild, moderate and severe OSA by moving the lower jaw slightly forward. This movement tightens the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airway, which prevents obstruction while you sleep. The SomnoDent ® MAS also prevents the tissues of the upper airway from vibrating as air passes over them, which is the major cause of snoring.The SomnoDent ® MAS is comfortable and easy to wear. The appliance uses the least amount of material possible, reducing bulkiness in the mouth. It is made up of two separately constructed pieces, which allows you to speak, yawn and drink. The design does not limit tongue space which results in a high comfort level with the SomnoDent ® MAS.
Effectiveness
The SomnoDent ® MAS is a highly effective solution, for the majority of patients suffering from OSA. Its exceptional levels of patient acceptance and compliance as well as treatment efficiency are backed by numerous counts of clinical research, which can be found at somnomed.com.
Customization and Durability
The SomnoDent ® MAS is a custom-made appliance with a number of key features that are significant improvements from other oral appliances. Consisting of upper and lower dental plates with a unique patented fin-coupling component, the SomnoDent ® MAS permits normal mouth opening and closing. The appliance also provides adjustable level of lower jaw advancement. This improves the comfort and effectiveness of treatment, as the jaw is moved only as far as is required to treat the condition.
The SomnoDent ® MAS is made from premium materials to ensure durability. Each appliance is manufactured in a FDA registered facility under quality systems designed to meet FDA requirements. Your SomnoDent ® MAS will pass a quality check to guarantee that you are receiving a custom appliance made to your Doctor’s specification. The SomnoDent ® MAS comes with a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects. However, proper care and maintenance of your appliance should result in a long life of comfortable and effective use.
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