Produced to improve your dental health and awareness Winter 2007/2008

fromthedentist

turnthepageHow to boost your smile wattage!

Crown your confidence!

What color do you smile?

Thank you for all your referrals. We appreciate them!

smile highlightssmile highlightssmile highlightsby Dr. Robert Haake

smile highlightsby Dr. Robert Haake

smile highlightsby Dr. Robert Haake

smile highlightsby Dr. Robert Haake

smile highlights

Wishing you

Holiday Season!Holiday Season!~ Dr. Robert Haake

Wishing youand your family and your family and your family Wishing youand your family Wishing youWishing you

Holiday Season!

Wishing youthe Very Best

Holiday Season!

the Very Bestduring thisduring thisHoliday Season!during thisHoliday Season!during thisduring this

the Very Bestduring this

the Very Best

A Gift For All Seasons

Every year at this festive time, our staff receives a surprise gift, and it is the same one every year. The gift I speak of is our overwhelming feeling of gratitude for you, our loyal patients. It is no small thing that you place such trust in our team of dental professionals, and we want to convey our sincere appreciation with a small gift for you…

Simply call us, and we will enter you in our draw for a free take-home whitening kit.

And while it is the season for recreation, relaxation, celebration, and appreciation, it is also the season for lists. This year, among the lists for groceries, gifts, times, places, and all those “things to do,” there is one item we encourage you not to omit. Your smile!

2

Now that you have the dazzling smile you’ve always wanted, we know that you’ll want to keep it that way! When you perform your home care routine, don’t forget to protect your lips – the perfect frame for your perfect new look.

We need sunlight to synthesize vitamin D, but too much sunlight can burn our skin, prematurely age, and cause skin cancers. Moisturizing chapped lips is always a good idea, but remember – winter or summer – when you apply sunscreen to your face, include those lips!

And women, why not benefi t from all of the technology that lipstick manufacturers have invested in so you can wear special sunscreen lipsticks? You can still enjoy the great outdoors... and wonderful textures and colors that can enhance your glorious smile!

3

2

1

Now that you have the dazzling

Fabulous Lips!Glorious smile!

Crown Your Day!Light up your beautiful smile – discretely!

Are you afraid you’ll be noticed if you change your smile? Well, when you see how great your new smile looks, you’ll probably want to be noticed! Modern restorations that use crowns – like dental implants and crowns and bridges – look discretely natural and can light up your smile ... like nobody’s business! Here’s how...

A crown will cover your damaged tooth so that it will appear completely normal again and likely be even stronger than the original. Fabulous materials like porcelains and ceramics are not only strong enough to withstand natural biting pressure and resist chipping, staining, and cracks, but they are truly beautiful and translucent like natural enamel.

When there is an actual gap that needs closing, a bridge that combines crowns on your supporting teeth to strengthen them, and artifi cial teeth to span the gap, is an excellent alternative.

A crown can also be integrated into a dental implant which is an artifi cial tooth implanted right into your jawbone. Because it is anchored into your bone, it helps to prevent the bone defi ciency that can accompany the loss of a tooth. An implant can be an alternative to, or used with, a denture or bridge.

We can help to restore your beautiful smile for a lifetime. Please see us soon for a consultation ... you will really notice a difference!

G HelloDERPS!

Ambitious, stressed-out Type Apersonalities are probably grindingtheir teeth at being overshadowedbystressed-outTypeD’s...anxiousgloomyworriers,ERs...theemotionalresponders,andTypePpessimists.Allofthesepersonalitytypesareatriskforstress-relatedillness!

Themajorityofuswilloccasionallyclench or grind our teeth duringstressful times, but out-of-controlteethgrindingcanweardownenamelandweakenfillingsandcrowns.That’scostly for your dental and overallhealth–andyourappearance.

Relax!Wecanhelprebuildyourwornsmilebybondingacompositeresin that is strong and attractive.Wecanalsoplaceceramiccrownsor overlays to save and protectyournaturaltooth...withoutmetal...so your smile looks completelynatural!

oodbye “type A” Stress

ML0

7-5

3

Don’tPout!Stay stylish with sculptured veneers!

Just like you, cosmetic dentistry keeps on moving forward. We know that the last thing you want is a smile that looks older and less stylish than the rest of you. Whether fashionably full lips are on your agenda or not, you’ll be satisfyingly surprised to see how cosmetic veneers disguise teeth fl aws and brighten your smile!

Materials and techniques continue to improve to look more naturally beautiful so that your natural beauty can shine through. Today’s ultra thin veneers can be sculpted to meet different needs and can even be bonded to your existing bridgework!

Believe it ... both men and women today are gorgeous ... healthy, physically fi t, and knowledgeable about what they need and what they want.

Let us help you to make good decisions about the best type of veneer to suit your goals and your lifestyle!

Here are some of the ways

that cosmetic veneers can

boost your smile wattage: Enhancealovelysmilebybrighteningandre-proportioninguntil

it’sdownrightgorgeous!

Revitalizetired-lookingcrownsandbridgework.

Concealchips,gaps,anduneventeeth.

Lightenandbrightenteeththathavebecomestainedfromcoffee,tea,redwine,oreventetracycline.

Yellow

White

Healthy adult teeth naturally contain

a mixture of yellow, red, and gray shades. Teeth whitening can work wonders – no matter how your teeth look on the color spectrum.

Yellow?Thedentinisrevealedwhenenamelisthinned,usuallyduetoageingorbrushingtoohard.

Gray?It’slikelythatyouhaveexperiencedtetracyclinedamage–probablysometimeduringyouryouth.

blue?Somestudiesshowthattoomuchunsupervisedwhiteningcangiveteethabluehue–boohoo!

beige?Couldbetoomuchcoffee,tea,orredwine,orduetosmokingorchewingtobacco.

White?Youprobablyhaveagreathome-careroutine,keepregularcheckups,andacceptprofessionaldentaladviceabouttoothwhitening.

Smile Talk

Color has a lot to say!

Gray

blue

beige

Information included is not dental or medical advice. For your specifi c information be sure to consult our offi ce. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, please contact us directly.

officeinformation

Contents may not be reproduced without permission from the publisher. © PATIENT NEWS PUBLISHING (800) 667-0268

12333-W71-35744 ML07-5

Dr. Robert Haake2323 Montpelier Drive, Suite BSan Jose, CA 95116-1611

Office HoursMonday closedTuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pmWednesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pmThursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pmFriday 8:30 am – 12:30 pmSaturday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Contact InformationOffice (408) 258-4040Fax (408) 258-1337

Office StaffRegina ................................ Front DeskTeresa ..........................Dental AssistantAdrienne ......................Dental AssistantPatricia ....................... Dental Hygienist

Communication is important to us – don’t be

Communication is important to us – don’t be

Communication is important

afraid to ask questions!

It’s Your ChoiceToothpaste FAQ

Toothpaste is probably the most common toiletry product there is. Hardly anyone would dream of brushing their teeth without it. Large corporations spend millions upon millions each year in product development and marketing in a never-ending search to fi nd the best formula to keep your teeth clean and healthy.

Toothpaste has been with us since the 4th century AD, and its purpose is simple. Mixed with the natural saliva in your mouth and moved around by you toothbrush, it helps to cleanse your teeth and gums of bacteria and food teeth and gums of bacteria and food particles, reduces plaque, and leaves your mouth feeling and looking fresh, and your teeth white and sparkling.

Which paste is right for you? Well, the American Dental Association gives Seals of Approval which is a good place to start.

Outdoor Fun!Unscramble these winter fun

activities … then bundle up and head outside to give them a try!

Build a... NNSOAWM

Throw some… LALWOSBNS

Lace up your… AETSKS

Make a… NSWO GEALN

Create a… WOSN RTFO

With your tongue, catch some… KEFANSSOWL

Jump on a… GGNABOOT

Shoot a… KPUC

The holiday season will shortly be upon us, and with it all those wonderful family get-togethers, terrific meals, parties, snacks, more terrific meals, and finally all those great leftovers… You get the picture. Unfortunately, so do your teeth and your gums! And if you’re not careful, by the new year you might just need a by the new year you might just need a complete oral health makeover.

It Was Soooo Good!Holiday giving for your oral health

The problem isn’t so much the individual holiday sweet or rich food. It’s just the constant bombardment of sugars and starches in the mouth that combine to fuel the plaque-producing bacteria that attack your tooth enamel. Saliva, your natural bacteria cleanser, becomes overwhelmed, and the plaque takes up permanent and the plaque takes up permanent residence.

Here are some helpful hints to get you through the holidays, so you can keep your healthy smile for a lifetime!• Rinse your mouth with water between snacks. Chewing sugarless gum will give your saliva a boost and wash away the sugars and starches.• Eat adequate amounts of green, orange, and yellow vegetables and fruits for their high vitamin A and D content. Citrus fruits, yogurt, and other dairy products also provide plaque-fighting vitamins and minerals. • Avoid constant sugary snacks and sipping sugar-filled sodas for long periods of time.

Have a wonderful time, give your oral health a helping hand by taking the occasional time out from all those temptations. And never ever forget to brush and floss after every meal.