What’s it for?

Bluetooth was created to unite devices without cable or wires.

See all those wires hooked up behind your computer desk? That’s the kind of mess Bluetooth was created to clean up. With Bluetooth technology, we don’t have to trip over that cable duct taped to the floor or group the 50 we have behind our desks with plastic ties to keep them from tangling. We’ve all seen more people than usual ”talking to themselves” as they walk down the street – that’s also thanks to good ol’ Bluetooth.

How does it work?

What happens is, the Bluetooth chip takes the information normally carried by cable and transmits it to the receiver Bluetooth chip found in devises such as your phone, computer, etc. Viola! You’re wireless.

So…what’s it got to do with a blue tooth?

The name “Bluetooth” was inspired by the Danish Viking and King, Harald Blatand (loosely translated in English as “Bluetooth”). This king united and controlled Denmark and Norway (as Bluetooth technology unites devices and people). This king apparently loved blueberries so much that his teeth were stained blue, leaving him with some pretty-looking molars. That’s where the name came from.

Hmmm… “Mr. King Blatand? Might I interest you in a one-hour BriteSmile Whitening appointment?”

Research shows that eating a couple ounces of yogurt every day will help protect from both gum disease and tooth loss. It’s the friendly bacteria in it that does the work. Isn’t that cool? I thought it was a delicious fact worth passing along.

Yogurt can benefit your health in other ways, too. Check out this article.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go grab myself a blueberry yogurt….or raspberry….or maybe peach…or….

When you get a manicure, you choose a square end or rounded tip, long or short to achieve the natural-you look you're going for. If it's done well, you'll catch yourself admiring your hands during your next few business meetings.  It's a "wow!" feeling.  They're your natural nails, but now they look so much better!

Did you know you can enjoy this same feeling with your smile with cosmetic recontouring?  You can!  Just by ever-so-slightly changing the shape or angle of your existing tooth/teeth, you can really enhance your smile's appearance and shine. It’s icing on the cake for a smile that’s already nice; just needs that...something.  That something that makes you say, "Yes!  It's just right!" 

Natural looking restorations made of porcelain or resin-based material make your smile and laugh look prettier and more natural because you don’t have that silver or black coloring on your teeth. Did you know they’re also safer?

It took me two years and the opportunity to actually meet Dr. Zokol (my professor/mentor) on the PII campus to finally make the decision to go.  I'm happy I did and sometimes wonder why it took me so long.

What exciting challenges are you putting off?  Why? 

Write and tell us about it...then, GO for it!  We want updates! 

One of my favorite recent testimonies is from a patient of ours in her 60s. The first dentist she visited confirmed her doubts about finding a solution, saying her smile couldn’t be fixed like she wished it would. When she came to visit us, we were happy to tell her there was actually a great solution - she needed Invisalign.  For her, her successful Invisalign treatment was a small miracle.  She wishes she had done it earlier and encourages patients of every age: “Why wait?! Do it now!”

My team put in a lot of hard work to become Invisalign Premier Providers in 2008.  We're shooting for Elite status, so watch out, world. There are many happy patients to come!

Okay, smiles don’t wrinkle, but they do age. Patients of mine come in all the time, worried because their teeth are taking on a blue, grey or brown color, their teeth don’t hold up like they used to, they’re chipping or they’re just not staying put.

I get excited because there’s such an awesome, natural-looking solution: veneers.

What are veneers?

Veneers are custom-made thin shells of

Where ever you reside, it takes far less muscles to smile than frown.  So make the best of your grin and share it with others. Check out our list of smile solutions for the 20 year olds, 30 year olds, 40 year olds, 50 -70 year olds.

Ann W writes:  "I couldn't bring my bottom front teeth to meet my top front teeth. My nickname was Bucky Beaver.  When I started my Invisalign treatment with you, I noticed the improvement quickly.  You have given my smile back to me!!  I feel and look more youthful.  I can now smile next to my two beautiful daughters and not feel embarrassed."

Patrick D, a 70+ year old gentleman, shares his thoughts:  "I thought I was too old at first.......I am so glad I did it for me.  Biting into a sandwich has a new meaning !!!!"

Whether you are in your 20's, your 70's or in between, Invisalign could be a solution to enjoying the smile you always wanted.

Want more info ?  Check out the Invisalign portion of our website or visit www.Invisalign.com