National Children’s Dental Health Month February 2011
INVITING ALL KIDS & TEENS!
ENTER “MY SMILE” WRITING CONTEST!
“My Smile is Important because” ….
It’s Simple. Write a few words & enter by
March 31 for a chance to Win COOL prizes!
“A Healthy Smile? It’s Easy to Find! Remember to Brush & Floss Every Day!”
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
Our Orthodontic office has been very active in the campaign for the past few years and this year we are sponsoring a simple “writing contest” for the kids in our community to encourage proper brushing,flossing, and care of teeth. To find out more and enter the contest online please visit our website: www.AdvancedOrthodonticCenter.com.
Did you know that Mouth guards are sports equipment that protect the smile?
Mouth guards cushion blows that might otherwise cause broken teeth, injuries to the lips and face and sometimes jaw fractures. Ask your dentist or orthodontist about a mouth guard to protect your child’s smile. Here is more information on mouth guards…
It’s easy to take some things for granted until they’re suddenly gone. Have you ever thought about how it would feel if you lost one or two of your front teeth? You’d probably avoid smiling. It would be uncomfortable talking with someone face-to-face. It wouldn’t be easy pronouncing certain words. And how about eating an apple? Until your teeth are gone, you might not miss them.
Each year, thousands of teens get hurt on the playing field, the basketball court, or while skateboarding, biking or during other activities. Blows to the face in nearly every sport can injure your teeth, lips, cheeks and tongue.
A properly fitted mouth guard, or mouth protector, is an important piece of athletic gear that can protect your teeth and smile. You may have seen them used in contact sports, such as football, boxing, and ice hockey.
However, you don’t have to be on the football field to benefit from a mouth guard. New findings in sports dentistry show that even in non-contact sports such as gymnastics, rollerblading, and field hockey, mouth guards help protect teeth. Many experts recommend that a mouth guard be worn for any recreational activity that poses a risk of injury to the mouth.
There are three types of mouth guards: The ready-made, or stock, mouth guard; the mouth-formed ¯boil and bite mouth guard; and the custom-made mouth guard made by your dentist. All three mouth guards provide protection but vary in comfort and cost.
The most effective mouth guard should have several features: It should be resilient, tear-resistant and comfortable. It should fit properly, be durable and easy to clean, and not restrict your speech or breathing.
Generally, a mouth guard covers only the upper teeth, but in some cases the dentist will instead make a mouth guard for the lower teeth. Your dentist can suggest the right mouth guard for you.
Here are some suggestions for taking good care of your mouth guard:
Before and after each use, rinse it with cold water or with an antiseptic mouth rinse. You can clean it with toothpaste and a toothbrush, too.
When it’s not used, place your mouth guard in a firm, perforated container. This permits air circulation and helps prevent damage.
Avoid high temperatures, such as hot water, hot surfaces or direct sunlight, which can distort the mouth guard.
Check it for tears, holes and poor fit. A mouth guard that’s torn or in bad shape can irritate your mouth and lessen the amount of protection it provides.
Have regular dental checkups and bring your mouth guard along so the dentist can make sure it’s still in good condition.
Don’t take your teeth for granted. Protect your smile with a mouth guard.
About Us –
About Dr. Sam Veshkini
Dr. Veshkini started his education at U.C. Berkeley and received
his Bachelor of Science from U.C. Davis. He graduated Cum
Laude from Washington University School of Dental Medicine in
1986. He received his orthodontics specialization Certificate
from Loyola University of Chicago in 1988.
Dr. Veshkini had additional training in occlusion and growth and
development at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Dr. Veshkini has lectured in various organizations on the subject
of aligners and removable orthodontic appliances. Dr. Veshkini
is a certified orthodontist and a member of American Association
of Orthodontists. He has been practicing orthodontics for over 20
years in Orange County, California creating many happy and
beautiful smiles.
About the Office
We are conveniently located @ the intersection of Oso and
Marguerite Parkways in Oso Medical Plaza.
Our practice is limited to Orthodontics . We are a small, friendly,
and old-fashioned orthodontic office. Most of our patients find us
by word of mouth.
Our main priority is our commitment to providing excellent and
cost effective treatment for our patients. We accept most PPO and
HMO plans and offer flexible in-house financing as well as external
financing options.
Sam Veshkini D.M.D.
26902 Oso Parkway Suite 100
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 855-2060
