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The Good news…The Good news…

There Really Is… A Fountain of Youth!There Really Is… A Fountain of Youth!

How to “Live Younger”and Be Healthier


• The Fountain of Youth does not, of course, mean you are going to live forever.

• The Fountain of Youth does not, of course, mean you are going to live forever.



• It does mean you can look, feel and experience a more enjoyable and youthful life.

• It does mean you can look, feel and experience a more enjoyable and youthful life.



The answer is knowledge and that is what I am going to share with you today…

The answer is knowledge and that is what I am going to share with you today…

AgendaAgenda

1) Chronological vs. Physiological Age

2) Top 3 Most Dangerous Health Trends

3) Your Fountain of Youth

4) My Area of Specialization

1) Chronological vs. Physiological Age

2) Top 3 Most Dangerous Health Trends

3) Your Fountain of Youth

4) My Area of Specialization

Chronological vs.Physiological AgeChronological vs.Physiological Age

• How many of you are familiar with the difference between chronological and physiological age?

• If you are 35 years old chronologically, then physiologically, you could be either 11.7 years older OR 7.5 years younger.

• That’s a range of 19.2 years that is wholly within your control. The lifestyle choices we make today really do make a difference.

• How many of you are familiar with the difference between chronological and physiological age?

• If you are 35 years old chronologically, then physiologically, you could be either 11.7 years older OR 7.5 years younger.

• That’s a range of 19.2 years that is wholly within your control. The lifestyle choices we make today really do make a difference.

According to RealAge.com - Endorsed by Good Morning AmericaAccording to RealAge.com - Endorsed by Good Morning America

How to End Upon the Younger Side

How to End Upon the Younger Side

Exercise regularly

Maintain a proper weight

Practice good nutrition

Control cholesterol

Maintain normal blood pressure

Don’t smoke

Drink in moderation

Exercise regularly

Maintain a proper weight

Practice good nutrition

Control cholesterol

Maintain normal blood pressure

Don’t smoke

Drink in moderation

Younger (19.2 years) Older

Don’t exercise Stay overweight Don’t practice good nutrition Don’t control cholesterol Have high blood pressure Smoke (1 pack per day) Drink more than (2 per day) Do not manage your stress

Don’t exercise Stay overweight Don’t practice good nutrition Don’t control cholesterol Have high blood pressure Smoke (1 pack per day) Drink more than (2 per day) Do not manage your stress

According to RealAge.com - Endorsed by Good Morning AmericaAccording to RealAge.com - Endorsed by Good Morning America

The Top 3 Leading Causes of DeathThe Top 3 Leading Causes of Death

#1 Heart Disease

#2 Cancer

#3 Stroke

#1 Heart Disease

#2 Cancer

#3 Stroke

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control & Prevention National Center for Health StatisticsU.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control & Prevention National Center for Health Statistics

Leading Cause of Death#1: Heart Disease

Leading Cause of Death#1: Heart Disease

Heart DiseaseHeart Disease

• There is a 40% probability we will die from heart disease.

• More people die from sudden cardiac arrest than from breast cancer, prostate cancer, AIDS, house fires, handguns and traffic

accidents combined.

• There is a 40% probability we will die from heart disease.

• More people die from sudden cardiac arrest than from breast cancer, prostate cancer, AIDS, house fires, handguns and traffic

accidents combined.

American Heart Association American Heart Association

More on Heart DiseaseMore on Heart Disease

• Did you know that people with gum disease are twice

as likely to develop heart disease?

• Did you know that people with gum disease are twice

as likely to develop heart disease?

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Oral Health in America: A report of the Surgeon General.National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Oral Health in America: A report of the Surgeon General.

Prevent Heart Disease byLowering Cholesterol

Prevent Heart Disease byLowering Cholesterol

1) Limit the fat in your daily diet.

2) Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats.

3) Increase your intake of dietary fiber.

4) Eat fewer high cholesterol foods, such as egg yolks, organ meats and dairy products.

5) Exercise regularly.

6) Know your optimal weight

and maintain it.

1) Limit the fat in your daily diet.

2) Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats.

3) Increase your intake of dietary fiber.

4) Eat fewer high cholesterol foods, such as egg yolks, organ meats and dairy products.

5) Exercise regularly.

6) Know your optimal weight

and maintain it.

National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) 2004.National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) 2004.

How to Prevent Heart DiseaseHow to Prevent Heart Disease

What can I do?What can I do?

Leading Cause of Death #2: Cancer

Leading Cause of Death #2: Cancer

Leading Causes of Death#2: Cancer


• The four major terminal cancers, lung, colon, breast and prostate, account for 53% of all cancer deaths.

• One out of three cancer deaths each year are attributed to poor diet.

• The four major terminal cancers, lung, colon, breast and prostate, account for 53% of all cancer deaths.

• One out of three cancer deaths each year are attributed to poor diet.

National Cancer Institute American Cancer Society National Cancer Institute American Cancer Society

• Lung cancer accounts for more than 1/4 of these deaths and 1/3 in men alone.

• Cigarette smoking is the major cause of 1/3 of all cancer deaths in the United States.

• Lung cancer accounts for more than 1/4 of these deaths and 1/3 in men alone.

• Cigarette smoking is the major cause of 1/3 of all cancer deaths in the United States.

World Health Report 2004 World Health OrganizationWorld Health Report 2004 World Health Organization



Foods That Fight CancerFoods That Fight Cancer

• Dark leafy greens as well as deep yellow and orange vegetables contain anti-oxidants.

• Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussels sprouts contain phyto-chemicals.

• Garlic, onions, leeks and shallots block carcinogens.

• Dark leafy greens as well as deep yellow and orange vegetables contain anti-oxidants.

• Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussels sprouts contain phyto-chemicals.

• Garlic, onions, leeks and shallots block carcinogens.

American Institute for Cancer Research, Diet and Cancer PreventionThe American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide.American Institute for Cancer Research, Diet and Cancer PreventionThe American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide.

• Dark colored fruits, such as plums, cherries, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries contain anthocyanins which can neutralize carcinogens.

• Citrus fruits have a cancer-fighting oil in their skin.

• Black and green tea leaves contain antioxidants.

• Dark colored fruits, such as plums, cherries, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries contain anthocyanins which can neutralize carcinogens.

• Citrus fruits have a cancer-fighting oil in their skin.

• Black and green tea leaves contain antioxidants.

American Institute for Cancer Research Diet and Cancer PreventionThe American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide 2004.American Institute for Cancer Research Diet and Cancer PreventionThe American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide 2004.

Foods That Fight CancerFoods That Fight Cancer

Foods to Make You Look AgelessFoods to Make You Look Ageless

• There are additional benefits to eating foods that prevent cancer. It has been proven that eating these same foods can make you look younger.

• Phytochemicals found infruits and vegetables playa significant role in slowingthe aging process.

• One way to judge the presence of phytochemicals is to look for darkly colored or strong flavored fruits and vegetables.

• There are additional benefits to eating foods that prevent cancer. It has been proven that eating these same foods can make you look younger.

• Phytochemicals found infruits and vegetables playa significant role in slowingthe aging process.

• One way to judge the presence of phytochemicals is to look for darkly colored or strong flavored fruits and vegetables.

• Lycopene has an antioxidant effect that can help prevent and slow the growth of breast cancer tumors in women and prostate cancer in men.

• Lycopene has an antioxidant effect that can help prevent and slow the growth of breast cancer tumors in women and prostate cancer in men.

Dr. David Yeung, International Ceres Foundation. 2004Dr. David Yeung, International Ceres Foundation. 2004

LycopeneLycopene

Green Tea, unlike black or oolong tea, is not fermented, Green Tea, unlike black or oolong tea, is not fermented, allowing it to maintain its natural antioxidant properties.allowing it to maintain its natural antioxidant properties.

Benefits include:Benefits include:

• Helps reduce the risk of cancer. Helps reduce the risk of cancer. • Slows the aging process. Slows the aging process. • Lowers cholesterol. Lowers cholesterol. • Aids in weight loss.Aids in weight loss.• Reduces high blood pressure. Reduces high blood pressure. • Prevents arthritis. Prevents arthritis. • Reduces the risk of heart disease. Reduces the risk of heart disease. • Reduces the risk of stroke.Reduces the risk of stroke.

Green Tea, unlike black or oolong tea, is not fermented, Green Tea, unlike black or oolong tea, is not fermented, allowing it to maintain its natural antioxidant properties.allowing it to maintain its natural antioxidant properties.

Benefits include:Benefits include:

• Helps reduce the risk of cancer. Helps reduce the risk of cancer. • Slows the aging process. Slows the aging process. • Lowers cholesterol. Lowers cholesterol. • Aids in weight loss.Aids in weight loss.• Reduces high blood pressure. Reduces high blood pressure. • Prevents arthritis. Prevents arthritis. • Reduces the risk of heart disease. Reduces the risk of heart disease. • Reduces the risk of stroke.Reduces the risk of stroke.

Ray Sahelian, MD Ray Sahelian, MD

Green TeaGreen Tea

The Importance of Waterand Water-Based Food Intake

The Importance of Waterand Water-Based Food Intake

American Dietetic AssociationComplete Food and Nutrition Guide Exercise Physiology: Energy Nutrition and Human PerformanceAmerican Dietetic AssociationComplete Food and Nutrition Guide Exercise Physiology: Energy Nutrition and Human Performance

• Drink eight glasses of water a day.

• Drink eight glasses of water a day.

Leading Causes of Death#3: Stroke

Leading Causes of Death#3: Stroke

• Stroke is the third leading cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer.

• A stroke occurs when blood circulation to the brain fails.

• Stroke is the third leading cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer.

• A stroke occurs when blood circulation to the brain fails.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders Stroke National Stroke AssociationNational Institute of Neurological Disorders Stroke National Stroke Association

A Cerebral Angiogram Reveals Blockage on the Right Side; the Cause of Stroke.

A Cerebral Angiogram Reveals Blockage on the Right Side; the Cause of Stroke.

CSS:Cincinnati Stroke Scale


• The Cincinnati Stroke Scale is a simple three-step assessment to determine if someone is having a stroke.

• Facial droop.

• Arm drift.

• Abnormal speech.

• The Cincinnati Stroke Scale is a simple three-step assessment to determine if someone is having a stroke.

• Facial droop.

• Arm drift.

• Abnormal speech.



• If any one of these three tests is abnormal, there is a 72% probability the person is having or has recently had a stroke.

• If all three are abnormal, the probability increases to more than 85%.

• In either case, the patient requires immediate medical attention.

• If any one of these three tests is abnormal, there is a 72% probability the person is having or has recently had a stroke.

• If all three are abnormal, the probability increases to more than 85%.

• In either case, the patient requires immediate medical attention.

The Top Three Most Dangerous Health Trends

The Top Three Most Dangerous Health Trends

Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion National Center for Health Statistics, Healthy People, November Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion National Center for Health Statistics, Healthy People, November

#1 Limited Physical Activity.

#2 Overweight and Obesity.

#3 Tobacco Use.

#1 Limited Physical Activity.

#2 Overweight and Obesity.

#3 Tobacco Use.

Walk Away From Obesity and Disease

Walk Away From Obesity and Disease

A report published by Reader’s Digest states…

“Women 45 and older who walk just one hour a week cut their risk of heart disease 50%.”

“Women who walk 2 miles per day can actually reduce their chance of death from all disease by an incredible 50%.”

A report published by Reader’s Digest states…

“Women 45 and older who walk just one hour a week cut their risk of heart disease 50%.”

“Women who walk 2 miles per day can actually reduce their chance of death from all disease by an incredible 50%.”

The Physician and Sport Medicine, Reader’s Divest, February 2002, The Physician and Sport Medicine, Reader’s Divest, February 2002, New England Journal of Medicine 1998, New England Journal of Medicine 1998,

Exercise and Breast CancerExercise and Breast Cancer

• Just 1/2 hour a day of exercise can reduce a woman’s chance of developing breast cancer by 60%

• Just 1/2 hour a day of exercise can reduce a woman’s chance of developing breast cancer by 60%

Surgeon General’s Report, 1996Surgeon General’s Report, 1996

Facts About ObesityFacts About Obesity

• Between 1987 and 2000, obesity in the United States reached epidemic proportions.

• Obesity has nearly tripled for adolescents over the past 20 years.

• 300,000 deaths per year are attributed to obesity.

• Between 1987 and 2000, obesity in the United States reached epidemic proportions.

• Obesity has nearly tripled for adolescents over the past 20 years.

• 300,000 deaths per year are attributed to obesity.

Office of the Surgeon General Office of the Surgeon General Trends in the Health of Americas. Trends in the Health of Americas.

• Obesity is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater.

• BMI is the measure of the relationship between a person’s height and weight.

• If you would like to calculate your BMI - visit the American Heart Association websiteor www.halls.md

• Obesity is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater.

• BMI is the measure of the relationship between a person’s height and weight.

• If you would like to calculate your BMI - visit the American Heart Association websiteor www.halls.md

Facts About ObesityFacts About Obesity

Increase the Lean Muscle, Decrease the Fat

Increase the Lean Muscle, Decrease the Fat

• By increasing the percentage of muscle to fat in your body, your body will burn off the food you eat more rapidly.

• Essentially, weight loss is a cycle that becomes easier as you go.

• But the cycle doesn’t start until you do.

• By increasing the percentage of muscle to fat in your body, your body will burn off the food you eat more rapidly.

• Essentially, weight loss is a cycle that becomes easier as you go.

• But the cycle doesn’t start until you do.

Dangerous Health Trend #3:Smoking

Dangerous Health Trend #3:Smoking

• Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of 1/3 of cancer deaths in the United States.

• One in five deaths are connected to cigarette use.

• Cigarette smoking increases your risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.

• Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of 1/3 of cancer deaths in the United States.

• One in five deaths are connected to cigarette use.

• Cigarette smoking increases your risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.

University of California, Berkeley, 2003 University of California, Berkeley, 2003 World Health Report, 2002, World Health Organization World Health Report, 2002, World Health Organization American Cancer Society, 2003American Cancer Society, 2003

• Studies show skin changes in smokers include:

• Increased wrinkling.

• Reddened or orange complexion.

• Puffiness.

• Gauntness.

• Smokers in the 40 - 49 age group frequently have facial wrinkles equal to those of non-smokers who are 20 years older.

• Studies show skin changes in smokers include:

• Increased wrinkling.

• Reddened or orange complexion.

• Puffiness.

• Gauntness.

• Smokers in the 40 - 49 age group frequently have facial wrinkles equal to those of non-smokers who are 20 years older.

Journal of the American Academy of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Smoking Smoking

The Tiger in the WeedsThe Tiger in the Weeds

Who knows the “hidden killer” that contributes to all of the physical ailments as well as the destructive behaviors we have just spoken about?

Who knows the “hidden killer” that contributes to all of the physical ailments as well as the destructive behaviors we have just spoken about?

You Guessed It!!You Guessed It!!

How Stress Helps You ExcelHow Stress Helps You Excel

There are so many causes of stress today that it is not realistic to think we can escape them all. But imagine that you existed thousands of years ago. Life would certainly have been different. The main areas of stress would have been:

• Food

• Shelter

• Surviving against wild predators

There are so many causes of stress today that it is not realistic to think we can escape them all. But imagine that you existed thousands of years ago. Life would certainly have been different. The main areas of stress would have been:

• Food

• Shelter

• Surviving against wild predators

Why Stress Is Meant To Be A Good ThingWhy Stress Is Meant To Be A Good Thing

• In order to survive in those times, we experienced what is known as the “fight or flight” response.

• In order to survive in those times, we experienced what is known as the “fight or flight” response.

Short Term Stress,Elevated ResponseShort Term Stress,Elevated Response

• This is great for helping you deal with a lion, but when an elevated state of stress is continuous, as it can be today, we begin to experience problems.

• The most common is a suppressed immune system, which leads to feeling “run down.”

• This is great for helping you deal with a lion, but when an elevated state of stress is continuous, as it can be today, we begin to experience problems.

• The most common is a suppressed immune system, which leads to feeling “run down.”

Stress Can Make You Overweight!Stress Can Make You Overweight!

• When exposed to stress, the brain sends out a hormone that causes certain cells to retain more fat.

• The brain cannot distinguish between survival stress and chronic daily stress.

• Therefore, when you are stressed, your body continually stores more fat.

• When exposed to stress, the brain sends out a hormone that causes certain cells to retain more fat.

• The brain cannot distinguish between survival stress and chronic daily stress.

• Therefore, when you are stressed, your body continually stores more fat.

Stress is a Growing ProblemStress is a Growing Problem

• Over 30% of adults experience daily stress that directly impacts their performance and function on the job and at home.

• Stress impacts our overall perspective on life.

• Over 30% of adults experience daily stress that directly impacts their performance and function on the job and at home.

• Stress impacts our overall perspective on life.

National Science Foundation National Science Foundation Yankelovich Monitor Yankelovich Monitor

Deep Breathing ExerciseDeep Breathing Exercise

My SpecialtyMy Specialty

Your Early Warning SystemYour Early Warning System

• Your mouth is nature’s warning system for a broad range of systemic disorders.

• A professional can spot tell-tale signs of such disorders as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer, and AIDS through a simple mouth exam.

• Your mouth is nature’s warning system for a broad range of systemic disorders.

• A professional can spot tell-tale signs of such disorders as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer, and AIDS through a simple mouth exam.

Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon GeneralOral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General

Diabetic Warning SignsDiabetic Warning Signs

• 17 million Americans have diabetes - one in three does not know it. 95% of them have periodontal disease!

• Bad breath, bleeding gums and a dry mouth are often indicators of diabetes.

• Receding gums have been found to occur more frequently in diabetic patients because plaque responds differently in diabetics.

• 17 million Americans have diabetes - one in three does not know it. 95% of them have periodontal disease!

• Bad breath, bleeding gums and a dry mouth are often indicators of diabetes.

• Receding gums have been found to occur more frequently in diabetic patients because plaque responds differently in diabetics.

American Diabetes Association American Diabetes Association Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General

Periodontal DiseasePeriodontal Disease

• An estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some form of periodontal (gum) disease.

• Periodontal diseases range from simple inflammation to serious painful disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth.

• In the worst cases, teeth are lost.

• An estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some form of periodontal (gum) disease.

• Periodontal diseases range from simple inflammation to serious painful disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth.

• In the worst cases, teeth are lost.


GingivitisGingivitis

• “Gingivitis” is the mildest form of periodontal disease. It begins when bacteria causes an inflammation of the gums.

• Your gums become red and swollen and the longer plaque and tartar remain on your teeth, the more harmful they become.

• “Gingivitis” is the mildest form of periodontal disease. It begins when bacteria causes an inflammation of the gums.

• Your gums become red and swollen and the longer plaque and tartar remain on your teeth, the more harmful they become.


PeriodontitisPeriodontitis

• When gingivitis is not treated, it can advance to “periodontitis”.

• The result is your gums pull away from the teeth and form "pockets" that are infected.

• Your body's enzymes while trying to fight the infection actually start to break down the bone and connective tissue that hold our teeth in place.

• When gingivitis is not treated, it can advance to “periodontitis”.

• The result is your gums pull away from the teeth and form "pockets" that are infected.

• Your body's enzymes while trying to fight the infection actually start to break down the bone and connective tissue that hold our teeth in place.


Do You Have Periodontal Disease?

Do You Have Periodontal Disease?

American Academy of PeriodontologyAmerican Academy of Periodontology

Don't let periodontal disease take away your smile. If you Don't let periodontal disease take away your smile. If you answered answered yesyes to any of these questions, consult your Dentist. to any of these questions, consult your Dentist.

Don't let periodontal disease take away your smile. If you Don't let periodontal disease take away your smile. If you answered answered yesyes to any of these questions, consult your Dentist. to any of these questions, consult your Dentist.

Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth?

Do your gums feel swollen or tender?

Have you noticed that your gums are receding?

Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth?

Do your gums feel swollen or tender?

Have you noticed that your gums are receding?

More On PeriodontitisMore On Periodontitis

• 30% of adults 35-54 years old have severe detachment on one tooth or more. If caught in time, this can be corrected.

• If not treated, your bones, gums, and connective tissue that support your teeth can be destroyed.

• 30% of adults 35-54 years old have severe detachment on one tooth or more. If caught in time, this can be corrected.

• If not treated, your bones, gums, and connective tissue that support your teeth can be destroyed.


A Great SmileA Great Smile

American Academy of PeriodontologyAmerican Academy of Periodontology

Indicates a state of health.

Exudes a sense of confidence.

Indicates a positive self-esteem.

Helps you communicate socially and professionally.

One of the first things people notice is your smile!

Indicates a state of health.

Exudes a sense of confidence.

Indicates a positive self-esteem.

Helps you communicate socially and professionally.

One of the first things people notice is your smile!

Smile Statistics Smile Statistics

• 50% of Americans are not satisfied

with the appearance of their own smile.

• 85% of Americans believe an unattractive smile makes a person less appealing to the opposite sex.

• 92% of Americans believe an attractive smile is an important social asset.

• 50% of Americans are not satisfied

with the appearance of their own smile.

• 85% of Americans believe an unattractive smile makes a person less appealing to the opposite sex.

• 92% of Americans believe an attractive smile is an important social asset.

Bad BreathBad Breath

• 90 million people suffer from bad breath due to poor oral hygiene. It contributes to tooth decay, gum disease and infections.

• Causes can also include: sinusitis, lung disease, kidney disease, diabetes, gallbladder dysfunction, and carcinomas.

• 90 million people suffer from bad breath due to poor oral hygiene. It contributes to tooth decay, gum disease and infections.

• Causes can also include: sinusitis, lung disease, kidney disease, diabetes, gallbladder dysfunction, and carcinomas.

Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General Center for Breath Treatment Center for Breath Treatment

Your Tooth BrushYour Tooth Brush

• Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months.

• New toothbrushes remove plaque and maintain healthier gums.

• Worn toothbrushes damage gum tissue.

• Select a soft-bristled toothbrush with a small enough head so it can reach all the areas of the mouth.

• Many find that having a powered toothbrush is easier (and fun) to use.

• Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months.

• New toothbrushes remove plaque and maintain healthier gums.

• Worn toothbrushes damage gum tissue.

• Select a soft-bristled toothbrush with a small enough head so it can reach all the areas of the mouth.

• Many find that having a powered toothbrush is easier (and fun) to use.

Replace Every 3 MonthsReplace Every 3 Months

Journal of Clinical Dentistry Journal of Clinical Dentistry American Dental Association American Dental Association

Flossing FactsFlossing Facts

• Floss removes plaque and debris that adheres to the tooth surface.

• Flossing is the single most effective weapon against periodontal disease.

• A medical study revealed that flossing alone can add 6.4 years to your life span!

• Floss removes plaque and debris that adheres to the tooth surface.

• Flossing is the single most effective weapon against periodontal disease.

• A medical study revealed that flossing alone can add 6.4 years to your life span!

Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2002Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2002

Restoring Your Smile Restoring Your Smile

• Tooth Whitening

• Bonding

• Veneers

• Implants

• Tooth Whitening

• Bonding

• Veneers

• Implants

Are you self-conscious about your smile?

Do you avoid smiling when photos are taken of you?

Are your teeth not as white as you would like?

Do you feel your teeth make you look older?

Do you notice any dark fillings that are apparent when you smile?

Are your teeth crooked, chipped or crowded?

Are you self-conscious about your smile?

Do you avoid smiling when photos are taken of you?

Are your teeth not as white as you would like?

Do you feel your teeth make you look older?

Do you notice any dark fillings that are apparent when you smile?

Are your teeth crooked, chipped or crowded?

Can enhance your normal smile to be ideal.

Will raise your self esteem.

Gives you a more youthful, attractive smile.

Everyone benefits from dental cosmetics.

Can enhance your normal smile to be ideal.

Will raise your self esteem.

Gives you a more youthful, attractive smile.

Everyone benefits from dental cosmetics.

Cosmetic DentistryCosmetic Dentistry

BondingBonding

• Bonding is a composite resin filling placed in the back teeth as well as the front teeth.

• Composites are the solution for restoring decayed teeth, making cosmetic improvements by changing the color and the reshaping of your teeth.

• Bonding is a composite resin filling placed in the back teeth as well as the front teeth.

• Composites are the solution for restoring decayed teeth, making cosmetic improvements by changing the color and the reshaping of your teeth.

www.aboutcosmeticdentistry.comwww.aboutcosmeticdentistry.com

BeforeBefore Bonding Procedure Bonding Procedure

AfterAfter Bonding Procedure Bonding Procedure

VeneersVeneers

• A veneer is a thin custom-made shell that is bonded over your tooth.

• Veneers are ideal for teeth that are too small, too big, or have uneven surfaces.

• A veneer is a thin custom-made shell that is bonded over your tooth.

• Veneers are ideal for teeth that are too small, too big, or have uneven surfaces.

BeforeBefore Veneers Veneers

AfterAfter Veneers Veneers


• Dental Implants are space-age Titanium cylinders which are placed into the jawbone where original teeth once existed.

• These root like cylinders are used to secure replacement teeth in places where teeth are missing.

• Dental Implants are space-age Titanium cylinders which are placed into the jawbone where original teeth once existed.

• These root like cylinders are used to secure replacement teeth in places where teeth are missing.


Dental ImplantsDental Implants

Confucius might have said…Confucius might have said…

“Your journey to health and wellness…“Your journey to health and wellness…

begins with your first step.”begins with your first step.”

Live Healthier and be Happier!Live Healthier and be Happier!

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