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: "Happiness"

"The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, & something to hope for."

Author: Allan Chalmers

Orthodontic Treatment

...Go Beyond Braces
.......Beyond Amazement
............Beyond Imagination, and
.................Enjoy the Smile of a Life Time

Clean Teeth May Improve Your Brain

"New finding. Surprising results. Seeing your dentist regularly may actually help your brain. It seems that periodontal problems, also known as gum disease, may be related to onset of Alzheimer's Disease.

· Do you floss your teeth every night?
· Do you floss your teeth between meals?
· Do you floss your teeth properly?
· Have you seen your dentist lately?
· Do you have any bleeding or soreness in your gums?

Some of us tend to avoid seeing the dentist as regularly as we have been told we should. Some of us avoid flossing our teeth because it can be difficult to get between tightly packed teeth and sometimes the floss can tear in the process. Lately, many of us are struggling with financial deficits, debts and problems. And, there are not many really good dental health plans to alleviate some of the financial burden of having our teeth properly checked.

So, you may have been thinking, "It's only my teeth. If the problem gets severe enough, the dentist will just extract the tooth, and I'll be done with it." If this is the way you've been handling your dental health - or - if you've just been putting off that needed dental appointment to buy some item for your house, to go on a fun vacation, to buy some extra clothes, or for some frivolous fun, think again. At New York University, a team of doctors have recently linked Alzheimer's Disease to periodontal problems, i.e., gum disease. These doctors have found high levels of bacterial infections that elevate inflammatory molecules in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. This current research corroborate earlier research form The University of British Columbia, which revealed high levels of the same bacteria found in periodontal disease within the brains of patients suffering from dementia.

These doctors are not suggesting that just clearing up periodontal problems will immediately heal Alzheimer's Disease. However, the research does suggest that a clean bill of dental health may slow the progression of this debilitating disease. Angela Kamer, Assistant Professor at the NYU College of Dentistry and her research team, compared the brain function of 18 Alzheimer's patients at an early stage of the disease with what is considered "normal brain function." What they discovered is that 72% of the Alzheimer's patients had an antibody associated with periodontal bacteria, whereas only 38% of the normal group had such an antibody.

I am not a dentist and have no affiliation with the field of dentistry. I just found this study to be an alarming wake up call. So - if you've been putting off that dreaded visit to your local dentist or if you've had pain and bleeding gums for awhile and you think that's just because you have more sensitive gums, or some such incorrect assessment - think again. Taking care of your teeth may help to preserve your health in ways that you do not realize, perhaps even beyond this recent research about Alzheimer's."

Author: Erica Goodstone, Ph.D. Platinum Quality Author

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com

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.