Thoughts and Quotes: "Service to Others"

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

Author: Mahatma Gandhi

Summer Essay Contest

What exciting adventures happened to you this summer? How did you spend your summer vacation? Did you travel to far away cities? Was your summer filled with lots of fun things that made you happy and brings a smile to your face when you remember the moments? Tell us how you spent your summer vacation …. Submit a short story about your Summer Smiles, and you could be a Winner of our Summer Essay Contest. Everyone is invited to participate as there are separate contests for each age group. Email your entry to info@smilesunderconstruction.com

Best of Luck, and Have a Fantastic Summer Vacation!
Dr. Robert P. Fields

Thoughts and Quotes: "Implications"

"I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty."

Author: John D. Rockefeller Jr.

Invisalign for Adults and Teenagers

It is not uncommon for the teeth to shift slowing over time due to the daily use of the teeth and the body's normal aging process. If you had orthodontic treatment when you were a teenager and now your teeth have had some undesirable changes, consider INVISALIGN as an excellent opportunity to touch up your smile. Invisalign uses clear tooth aligners to re-align the teeth and helps re-create a beautiful smile!

Call our office at 269-4715 to set up a FREE ORTHODONTIC EXAMINATION! See what Invisalign can do for YOU and your smile!

Summer & Braces: "Cool Smiles"

SUMMER is here, but it will be gone before you realize it!!! Schedule a FREE Orthodontic Examination for the Kids TODAY by calling our office for your complimentary appointment!

Thoughts and Quotes: "Equality"

"Even as the fingers of the two hands are equal, so are human beings equal to one another. "

Author: Muhammad

Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment

"Orthodontic braces have become a popular orthodontic procedure to improve the appearance of your teeth. Benefits of braces that are used for aligning or straightening the teeth are many. It gives you a straight row of teeth, a beautiful smile and consequently improved looks. All these benefits will serve to boost your self-esteem.

If the basic dental problems are left untreated, they may become worse and more complex to correct over the years. Improper bite can lead to chewing difficulties and irregular wear of tooth surfaces. Better aligned teeth helps to overcome problems such as tooth decay, gum problems, tooth loss and other severe orthodontic issues. Common issues such as crowded teeth, protruded teeth, spaced teeth, buck teeth, widely spaced teeth, overbites, underbites, crossbites and more can be treated with this treatment.

There are various types of fixed and removable orthodontic braces used to reposition the teeth. The different types of braces include traditional metal braces, ceramic braces and clear plastic braces. Metal ones are mostly used for orthodontic treatment of children. Treatment with the clear ceramic and invisible ones is beneficial for those who do not want their braces to be noticeable. These realign teeth in the same way as the metal ones do. The invisalign braces, virtually invisible ones, are modern alternatives to traditional braces.

Orthodontic specialists give close attention to the particular problems of each patient. By analyzing the patient's orthodontic problem, the orthodontist will decide on the right orthodontic braces treatment procedure. The average duration of this treatment is 2 to 3 years. Many orthodontic care service providers offer treatment options with affordable payment plans."

Author: Dr. Peter J. Theodorou

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com

Dental Tips: "Tooth Enamel"

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. Be sure to protect your teeth with daily tooth brushing and dental flossing ..... Your teeth help create a beautiful smile!

Thoughts and Quotes: "Human Progress"

"Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Every step toward justice requires sacrifice, suffering, & struggle."

Author: Martin Luther King

Dental Tips: "Tooth Brush"

Replace your toothbrush after periods of illness like "colds", the "flu" or other systemic infections. The bacteria from the illness could become embedded into the toothbrush and lead to re-infection or a relapse of the original condition or symptoms.

Thoughts and Quotes: "Family"

... Discover a Practice
........Where Patients
............. Becomes Family
.................. And Smiles
...................... Becomes Reality

Patient Appreciation Day: Summer Movie Bash

Our annual Summer Movie Bash was a great success. It was a complete sellout, and everyone had fun with lots of prizes to giveaway. I hope that you enjoyed the evening and the movie ..... Our office certainly appreciates you, our patients, and this night was a gift to you.

Here's wishing you the very best for the rest of the summer!

Dr. Fields and all of our staff

Dental Tips: "Types of Toothbrushes: Electric or Manual"

"Recently, my observation has been that the one area that seems to attract the most indecision is the subject of what toothbrush to buy. With manual toothbrushes people ponder over whether to get a soft bristle, or a medium, or a hard bristle. Should it be angled or straight? In my office, people also often ask: "How often should I replace my toothbrush?" (As often as once every other month. Don't let it go beyond three months on average. Also, replace them after being sick. The bristles retain germs.)

Is an electric really better than a manual? If so, what kind? Sonic, rotary, or oscillating?

It can get pretty confusing. So let me sum it up for you.

I'm not sure every dentist will agree with me (only "three out of four" of us agree on anything anyway) :-) but here goes my opinion:

If you're buying a manual brush, get a soft bristle. If you are deciding between a manual and electric - go for the electric. In my experience battery-powered brushes are fine, but rechargeable brushes are more convenient and eliminate the cost of frequent battery changes. Rotation-oscillation is usually preferred, but I have seen excellent results with the sonics as well.

Soft bristles are kinder to the gums, and since you should be paying attention to your gum-line when you brush, this is important. When I was in dental school I recall a lecture explaining that soft bristles were also "end-rounded," which means that if you looked at the tips of the bristles under magnification, their ends are, well, rounded. This is opposed to bristles cut off at sharp angles on the harder brushes. I guess the manufacturers figure if you're going for the harder bristle, "What the heck. There is no point to rounding off these babies, let's keep 'em really rough." The trouble is this can be abrasive to your gums.

As for the electric brush, I think a consensus exists that -- per time spent brushing -- more plaque is removed. So this is worth the extra investment. If finances are tight, I believe that you still can achieve excellent results with a manual brush - if you use it correctly. This means brushing in the correct directions, with the right motions and with the appropriate amount of force. Have your dentist or hygienist demonstrate the recommended technique to you. Also, if you have all your teeth, you should also spend at least two minutes brushing them. In my observation, the trouble is that most people simply don't brush long enough. So time your brushing. One study showed most people think they are brushing much longer than they actually are. Since human nature seems to be inclined to "rush the brush," this is where electric brushes have an advantage over the manual. Many of them have built-in timers. You can still cheat, but at least you will know you are doing it."

Author: Richard J. Walicki, D.M.D

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Richard_Walicki

Invisalign Teen

Discover Invisalign Teen! Clear orthodontic tooth aligners for TEENAGERS! Schedule a Free Consultation Appointment by calling the office at 269-2022.

Thoughts and Quotes: "Change"

"Change happens not over five or ten years but in the Moment that you make a real decision and decide to act upon it!"

Author: Unknown

2009 Summer Movie Bash: Special Invitation

To reserve your FREE MOVIE TICKETS, please RSVP through our office twitter account at Ymvtz2 or simply "copy and paste" our twitter address, twitter.com/DrRobertFields, into your internet search engine's browser window at the top of your screen, and you will be able to "Join" twitter, open an account, "Send" messages, and "Follow" our office updates & announcements. Then, follow the "Twitter Texting Instructions" which are provided here and send a DIRECT MESSAGE to our office with the following information:

1. Your Full Name (Patient)

2. Your Best Friend's Full Name

3. Your Home Telephone Number

4. Your Email address

5. Number of "Extra" Movie Tickets requested**

6. Date of your message


Here is an Sample of how your DIRECT MESSAGE should be formatted:

Patient (Jane Doe), Best Friend (Sarah Jones), Phone (904-269-2022), Email (janedoe@yahoo.com), Extra tickets (4), July 7th (Date)


**“Friends & Family” are also invited to attend this Special Summer Bash Event. Additional tickets for all of your Friends & Family will be made available for purchase at a discounted rate of $6.00 per ticket. Friends & Family can reserve a seat by contacting our office at any of the “Movie Voucher Pick-up Times” and pre-pay for your “Movie Tickets”. “Movie Vouchers” will be provided at that time which will be redeemable for your actual “Movie Tickets” during the “Movie Ticket Distribution” at the AMC Movie Theater inside the Orange Park Mall on Friday, July 17th.

2009 Summer Movie Bash

Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince

Who: Our Patients and Your “Best Friend”

All orthodontic patients of the office of Dr. Robert P. Fields, your friendly neighborhood Orthodontist, are invited to attend a private showing of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Please bring your very “Best Friend” along to help celebrate & participate in all of the Fun and Excitement of the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

What: Patient Appreciation Event

This exciting Annual Summer Event & Movie Night is sponsored by the Orthodontic office of Dr. Robert P. Fields in appreciation for all of the “Beautiful Smiles” of the many patients that have visited his office over the past sixteen years. Here’s to all of our patients and their “Beautiful Smiles”, “Happy Faces”, our Great Friends, and to a Wonderful Summer of Fun in the Sun!

When: Friday, July 17th

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will premiere in July, and you are invited to be our guest on the opening night which will be Friday, July 17th at 5:00 pm! Plan to attend and enjoy a Night into the enchanting world of Harry Potter.

Where: AMC Movie Theaters (OP Mall)

The Movie Night event will be held at the Orange Park Mall in the AMC Movie Theaters which is located at 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, Florida 32073. If you need directions, please feel free to contact our office at 904-269-2022.

How: Procedure for Reserving Your Seats

Movie “Vouchers”, which will entitle each patient to two (2) Movie “Tickets” to see the movie at our private showing on Friday, July 17th, will be provided to each patient who “reserves” their tickets in advance. Movie Vouchers will be distributed on a “first come” basis and continue until all of the seats in the reserved movie theater have been distributed. To reserve your FREE MOVIE TICKETS, please RSVP through our office twitter account at Ymvtz2 or simply "copy and paste" our twitter address, twitter.com/DrRobertFields, into your internet search engine's browser window at the top of your screen, and you will be able to "Join" twitter, open an account, "Send" messages, and "Follow" our office updates & announcements. Then, follow the "Open a Twitter Account (Instructions)" and the "Twitter Texting Instructions" that have been provided in this blog on July 7, 2009 and immediately send a DIRECT MESSAGE to our office. For more information, feel free to contact our office at 269-2022 as follows:

Orange Park Office:

Dr. Robert P. Fields
421 Kingsley Avenue
Bldg. 300, Suites 301
Orange Park, FL 32073
904-269-2022

July 6th Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
July 8th Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
July 14th Tuesday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Fleming Island Office:

Dr. Robert P. Fields
2245 Plantation Center Drive
Bldg. 6, Suites 34 & 35
Fleming Island, FL 32003
904-269-2022

July 7th Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
July 9th Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
July 13th Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Additional Tickets for “Family & Friends”

“Friends & Family” are also invited to attend this Special Summer Bash Event. Additional tickets for all of your Friends & Family will be made available for purchase at a discounted rate of $6.00 per ticket. Friends & Family can reserve a seat by contacting our office at any of the “Movie Voucher Pick-up Times” and pre-pay for your “Movie Tickets”. “Movie Vouchers” will be provided at that time which will be redeemable for your actual “Movie Tickets” during the “Movie Ticket Distribution” at the AMC Movie Theater inside the Orange Park Mall on Friday, July 17th.

Movie “Ticket” Distribution

You can pick up your actual “Movie Tickets” at the Orange Park Mall AMC Movie Theater, on Friday, July 17th from 5:00 pm until 5:15 pm. Our office will have a movie ticket distribution table in the lobby of the Orange Park AMC Movie Theater, and our staff will be glad to assist you with your movie tickets and theater passes.

Details and Information:

For any additional information or assistance, please feel free to contact our office at any time as our office staff will be glad to assist you in any way possible. Our office telephone number is 904-269-2022.

Summer Movie Bash: Twitter Registration for your Free Movie Tickets

To reserve your FREE MOVIE TICKETS, please RSVP through our office twitter account at Ymvtz2 or simply "copy and paste" our twitter address, twitter.com/DrRobertFields, into your internet search engine's browser window at the top of your screen, and you will be able to "Join" twitter, open an account, "Send" messages, and "Follow" our office updates & announcements. Then, follow the "Twitter Texting Instructions" which are provided here and send a DIRECT MESSAGE to our office with the following information:

1. Your Full Name (Patient)

2. Your Best Friend's Full Name

3. Your Home Telephone Number

4. Your Email address

5. Number of "Extra" Movie Tickets requested**

6. Date of your message


Here is an Sample of how your DIRECT MESSAGE should be formatted:

Patient (Jane Doe), Best Friend (Sarah Jones), Phone (904-269-2022), Email (janedoe@yahoo.com), Extra tickets (4), July 7th (Date)


**“Friends & Family” are also invited to attend this Special Summer Bash Event. Additional tickets for all of your Friends & Family will be made available for purchase at a discounted rate of $6.00 per ticket. Friends & Family can reserve a seat by contacting our office at any of the “Movie Voucher Pick-up Times” and pre-pay for your “Movie Tickets”. “Movie Vouchers” will be provided at that time which will be redeemable for your actual “Movie Tickets” during the “Movie Ticket Distribution” at the AMC Movie Theater inside the Orange Park Mall on Friday, July 17th.

Twitter Texting Instructions

DIRECT MESSAGES are used for Private Messages and Personal Information

1. Click on “DIRECT MESSAGES”

2. Go to the top line that says “SEND A DIRECT MESSAGE”, & Click on the arrow in the drop-down box.

3. Review the list of names and Click on “drrobertfields”

4. Type in your message of 140 characters or less

5. Click on “SEND” and your message will be sent privately to our office




REPLY MESSAGES are Public Messages that are posted to the Twitter home page (Not Private)

1. Go to a Twitter message on the home page with the photographic image of Dr. Robert Fields

2. Move your cursor arrow to the Tweet and a “Curved Arrow” will appear on the right side of the message which indicates a “Reply to DrRobertFields”.

3. Click on the “Curved Arrow”

4. In the box at the top of the screen, type in your message of 140 characters or less

5. Click on “REPLY” and your message will be sent publicly to the home page of the Twitter account.



Disclaimer: These “Reply Messages” or Public Messages can be seen and read by anyone & everyone … They are not private messages! Therefore, be sure to use family-friendly language and appropriate message content. Also, be careful and do not reveal any personal or private information that could be used in a negative fashion or result in personal identity theft. Inappropriate content or messages are subject to removal from the home page and could result in the loss of access & privileges to this twitter account.

Opening aTwitter Account (Instructions)

1. Click on the link Ymvtz2 or simply "copy and paste" our twitter address, twitter.com/DrRobertFields, into your internet search engine's browser window at the top of the screen & hit the “Enter” key on the computer keyboard. From here, you will be able to "Join" twitter, open an account, and "Follow" our office updates and announcements.

2. SKIP THIS STEP if you do NOT already have a twitter account. If you already have a twitter account, Click on the “FOLLOW” box which is located directly under the photographic image of Dr. Fields

3. If you do not have a twitter account, then Click on “JOIN TODAY”

4. Now, enter your “Full Name”, Twitter “Username”, “Password”, “Email” address and type in the two-word phrase that appears on your screen. Then, Click on “CREATE MY ACCOUNT”

5. Skip the next step and Click on “SKIP THIS STEP” at the bottom of the screen

6. Select or De-Select any other twitter accounts that you may want to follow at this time or simply Click on “SKIP THIS STEP” at the bottom of the screen

7. At this point, you have successfully opened a twitter account which is now available by computer. If you would like to activate your PHONE for SMS Text Message updates, then Click on “SETTINGS” which is located at the top right side of the screen.

8. Click on “DEVICES”

9. Enter “+1” followed by your Cell Phone Number as follows: “+19042692022”

10. Click in the box that is adjacent to the following statement: “It’s okay for twitter to send txt messages to my phone. Standard rates apply”

11. Once you have registered your cell phone, Click on “FOLLOWING” which is located at the top right side of the screen.

12. Now, Click on the PHONE ICON which is located in the settings column in order to link the Cell Phone to the Dr. Robert Fields twitter account.

13. You are finished! Have fun and stay up-to-date with the latest news from Dr. Robert Fields


Disclaimer: Please be aware that our office recommends that the parents should monitor any twitter activity in order to determine if this social networking site or any other internet activity is appropriate for their family’s use. Parents may want to set up their own twitter account for monitoring purposes. Patients under the age of 18 should not use or open a twitter account without the knowledge and expressed permission of the parents. Our office is not responsible for any other twitter activity or content that may be inappropriate that does not appear in our office twitter account.

2009 Summer Movie Bash (Movie Trailer)

This year's Summer Movie Bash may be the Best Ever! Take a moment check out the movie trailer through the following link ...... It appears to be truly amazing!

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 6WYa43

If you would like more information pertaining to the 2009 Summer Movie Bash, please review to the blog entry that was made on May 13, 2009. Additionally, you can also follow our office twitter account at http://twitter.com/DrRobertFields in order to keep up-to-date with all of the latest details and to participate in the prizes and giveaways that will be occurring during the event in July 2009. Hope to see you there!

Thoughts and Quotes: Happy Independence Day (4th of July)

Happy Independence Day! "Freedom" rings loud and clear. God Bless America and a tremendous "thanks" to all of our military veterans.

Dental Update: "Bleeding Gums"

Bleeding gums are a significant problem. Your gums and the supporting gum tissue keep your teeth healthy. Brush and floss your teeth everyday and brush your gums to keep them clean too.

2009 Summer Essay Contest

What exciting adventures happened to you this summer? How did you spend your summer vacation? Did you travel to far away cities? Was your summer filled with lots of fun things that made you happy and brings a smile to your face when you remember the moments? Tell us how you spent your summer vacation …. Submit a short story about your Summer Smiles, and you could be a Winner of our Summer Essay Contest. Everyone is invited to participate as there are separate contests for each age group. Email your entry to info@smilesunderconstruction.com

Best of Luck, and Have a Fantastic Summer Vacation!
Dr. Robert P. Fields

Summer Movie Bash

All orthodontic patients of the office of Dr. Robert P. Fields, your friendly neighborhood Orthodontist, are invited to attend a private showing of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Please bring your very “Best Friend” along to help celebrate & participate in all of the Fun and Excitement of the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.