eNewsletter - Dentistry on Green Lane

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Patio weather and family get-together's are just around the corner. If you've been thinking about rejuvenating your smile, you're not alone! The warmer weather seems to elicit more frequent smiles. If yours has lost some of its luster over the years, speak to us, there is a lot we can do to help restore its natural beauty.

If you had time this past long weekend, you likely started your spring cleaning list. Whether you made it through your list or are still looking for the opportunity to get started we have included a 'to do' list to help start your summer off on the right foot.

April is Oral Health Month
Your oral health is directly related to your overall health and quality of life. More and more we are finding that your mouth offers early warning signs of other health conditions. Learn more about your oral health here and here. If you would like to come in for a cleaning and a check up give us a call today or click here to request an appointment.

April also hosts National Dental Hygienists Week April 11-17, Daffodil Month in support of Cancer Awareness and April 22 is Earth Day.

Smile of the Month!
In April's Smile of the Month feature we are sharing three smiles with you. Lauren, Amy and Jessica are all patients of Dentistry on Green Lane who would like to share their smiles. Beautiful smiles are made at Dentistry on Green Lane.

If you are interested in having your smile featured in our newsletter click here to contact us!

New Features to Serve Better You
Dr. Podolsky and Dr. Rosen have added a new feature to better serve our patients. You can now email the office and receive your dental appointment confirmations online through demand force.

Refer friends in need of dental care
Receive timely past due reminders
Convenient online scheduling
Receive appointment reminders
One-click email confirmation
Text message day of appointment
Request appointments 24 hours a day
Provide feedback via Satisfaction Surveys

We are excited to bring this new technology to our office and hope everyone will enjoy using this new feature. Please remember to provide and update your email addresses so we keep you updated on everything that is going on at Dentistry on Green Lane.

As we age there is no reason why your smile has to be 'long in the tooth'! It is not the case that as we age our gums naturally recedes. If you notice that your crowns are getting longer it is important to have your dentist examine your teeth.

What Causes Gums to Recede?

Some reasons include:

Overaggressive brushing - your enamel at the gum line can be worn away by scrubbing the sides of the teeth.

Lack of proper oral hygiene - without regular brushing and flossing bacteria builds up in between the teeth.

Using chewing tobacco adversely affects the mucus membrane lining in your mouth and can cause your gums to recede.

A poorly placed tongue or lip piercing can cause your gums to recede.

Receding gums can be difficult to detect and will occur over time.

Click here learn more about the signs of receding gums, and effective treatments.

A misconception about avocado is that they are "fattening". While it is true the most of the calories in an avocado come from fat, they are the good fats that your body needs. The healthy omega 3 oils in avocados are essential to our body and our cells. In this case they body actually utilizes these fatty acids for energy (as opposed to storage). Avocados are also rich in potassium, B vitamins with have trace amounts of protein making them nourishing and filling.

With patio weather returning to the city, you may find yourself entertaining or as a guest looking for something to bring to the table. Before you reach for chips and dip we have a suggestion that is sure to be a hit …Wholly Guacamole! Guacamole is a staple that you really can't go wrong with. As a dip it can be healthy, nourishing and delicious all at the same time. While this recipe from fullynourished.com adds protein from peas, you can adjust the recipe to your taste.

Click here for the recipe!

This recipe was sourced from Fully Nourished by Marni Wasserman