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Smile Facts
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photo gallery
Did you know that...
n More than 92% of adults agree that
an attractive smile is an important
social asset.
n Sometimes teeth do not fully erupt
from the gums, resulting in a
gummy smile. In many cases this
can be fixed by a simple cosmetic
procedure.
n Many adults are unaware that they
are still candidates for braces and an
improved smile at almost any age!
n 85% of people agree that an
unattractive smile makes a person
less appealing to people of the
opposite sex.
n From the distance of a football field,
the only facial characteristic we can
notice is a person’s smile.
n Three quarters of adults believe that
an unattractive smile can hurt a
person’s chances for career success.
We are smile experts, and we’re
enthusiastic about helping to make your
smile sensational!
“Thank you Dr. Shar and your great
team for recommending veneers & whitening
to me. I have always been a happy, smiley
person but after a couple of visits to Eagle
Run West Dental, the results are awesome
and I am smiling even more. I’m very much
a “girly-girl”, so with anything painful I’m
the person who doesn’t hesitate to say “no
thanks”; however, I wanted to share with
anyone else who cringes as they try to make
themselves comfortable in your dental chair,
any discomfort was minimal and so worth the
final result. Thank you again!”
-Dian B.
officeinformation
Eagle Run West Dental Group
Drs. Robert & Sharlene Wilson
13215 Birch Drive, Suite 101
Omaha, NE 68164-5431
Office Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
*Open every
8:00 am – 5:00
8:00 am – 5:00
8:00 am – 5:00
8:00 am – 5:00
8:00 am – 5:00
8:00 am – 5:00
other Saturday
pm
pm
pm
pm
pm
pm*
Contact Information
Office
Fax
Email
Web site
(402) 498-8804
(402) 498-8838
[email protected]
www.eaglerundental.com
Office Staff
Heidi............................. Office Manager
Candi...........................Dental Assistant
Carla............................Dental Assistant
Nikki............. Registered Dental Hygienist
Information included is not dental or medical advice. For your
specific information be sure to consult our office. If you do not wish
to receive this newsletter, please contact us directly.
Meet Nikki, Our New Hygienist!
In our continuing effort to offer you the
best care and service possible, we are proud
to announce a new addition to our staff: Nikki
Sather is our new Hygienist! She is a graduate
of the University of Nebraska and comes highly
recommended as a former student of our prior
hygienist, Kim Swanson. She is originally from
Columbus, Nebraska and was just married this
past June. She and her husband Joe now reside
in Elkhorn.
Patients like yourself are our most valuable
resource, and we pledge to continue giving you
the best dental care possible.
Nikki looks forward to meeting you, and
we all look forward to seeing you again at your
next dental appointment!
Printed on recycled paper.
Contents may not be reproduced without permission from the publisher.
23506-F62-26001 ML06-4 © PATIENT NEWS PUBLISHING (800) 667-0268
smile update
Produced to improve your dental health and awareness
fromthedentists
Getting It Done!
Fall’s the time
There’s a saying that if you want
something done, ask a busy person...
but ask them in the fall! Everyone
seems to get more efficient once we
renew our routines come autumn.
All the things that were put aside
during summer become priorities.
As you create your to-do list,
please remember to add “book
dental appointments.” A checkup
after a summer of sports drinks and
icy treats and interrupted home
care is a must, particularly for
children. And when sports season
gears up, we always recommend
custom-fitted mouthguards. They
are much more effective than offthe-shelf products. Thinking about
Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Now’s the time to book your teeth
whitening appointment.
Please be sure to check off your
dental to-do list! It’s the best way
to ensure your oral health and your
beautiful smile!
Fall 2006
Brace Yourself For Invisalign®!
Until recently, the
preferred method for
straightening teeth was
metal train-track braces. Now you
have an “invisible” alternative to
traditional braces! We are very excited
to introduce you to Invisalign®, a
revolutionary orthodontic technique
that has brightened the smiles of
thousands of patients.
What is Invisalign? It’s a proven
method for straightening teeth using
a series of custom-made, nearly
undetectable aligners.
How does Invisalign work?
Each aligner is precisely calibrated,
using the latest 3-D technology, and
manufactured to custom-fit over your
teeth and gently move them through
every stage of your treatment.
Can I benefit? With Invisalign, a
wide range of problems can be fixed
discreetly for both teens and adults.
You can finally stop worrying about
how your social and professional
Yours in good dental health,
Drs. Robert & Sharlene Wilson
We welcome new smiles!
lives will suffer! The aligners are
comfortable, there are no metal wires
and brackets, and you can still enjoy
your favorite foods. Because the
aligners are removable, you can brush
and floss easily, maintaining your oral
hygiene.
How do I get started? After a
consultation, we take
impressions and photos
of your teeth, submit
them to Invisalign,
and they translate our
instructions into a series
of medical-grade plastic
aligners. It’s that easy!
We welcome you
to call our office to ask
questions, or to arrange a
consultation to discover
how Invisalign can
help give you the smile
you’ve always wanted!
GAPS
And what you need to
know about filling them
Modern cosmetic restorations like dental implants, crowns, and bridges look and feel
just like your own natural teeth. All result in improved appearance and oral health.
How? Crowns preserve compromised teeth, and combined with bridges, they prevent
teeth from drifting. Implants also prevent drifting and they preserve bone tissue. All
Powerful Longevity!
According to the American Society
for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, nonsurgical cosmetic procedures such as
Botox® consistently account for about
80% of patient procedures. These are
procedures that must be repeated on
a regular basis in order to maintain
their benefits. And cosmetic dentistry?
Effective and popular techniques
can keep you looking younger ... for
decades.
By improving the balance,
proportions, and color of your teeth,
cosmetic dentistry can help you look
ten years younger ... right away.
Here are some cosmetic dental
procedures that are available to
improve your smile.
three procedures are directly responsible for improved self-confidence ... which will,
of course, keep you smiling!
Cosmetic restorations look great
and they work hard so that you
can eat, chew, and speak with
self-confidence. Still, they need
some TLC. We can revitalize your
restorations and enhance their
longevity during your continuous
care visits.
By polishing and maintaining a
smooth surface texture on your
resin composites and porcelain
restorations, we can help to
encourage healthy gums for a
natural appearance and fresh
breath. Just as with natural teeth,
rough surfaces can create too
much wear on opposing natural
teeth, foster plaque, and encourage
unattractive staining.
We know that you are motivated
to keep your appealing smile and
fresh breath. Technology and
modern materials have made
home care for restorations easy.
We’ll be happy to recommend
products that promote periodontal
health, promote fresh breath, and
work with restorative materials.
2
Fiction
 Crowns, bridges, & dental implants
were developed to replace missing
teeth & to restore badly damaged teeth
with natural beauty & performance.
 Crowns, bridges, and dental
implants stand out from natural teeth,
making them easily detectable.
 A bridge is a combination of
crowns & artificial teeth that closes a
gap left by a missing tooth (or teeth),
restoring your smile & redistributing
the workload.
 If a person isn’t bothered by the
appearance of a missing tooth, there’s
no real reason for replacing it.
 Placing a crown on a high-risk
tooth as early preventive treatment
saves time & money ... & maybe even
your tooth!
 You have to wait for extensive tooth
damage before a crown is useful or
beneficial.
 If you are in good general & oral
health, you may be an excellent
candidate for dental implants
– no matter what your age.
 Implants are too expensive, timeconsuming, & not secure.
Veneers – Cover gaps & crooked,
chipped, or discolored teeth with
custom-made porcelain veneers that
adhere to each tooth’s surface.
Gum Sculpting – Correct a too-gummy
smile, make short teeth look longer,
and make smiles more symmetrical.
(The image below includes veneers.)
This smile gallery clearly illustrates the positive impact cosmetic dentistry can have on a smile, one of your most important communication tools.
Organoleptic Olfactory Test
Sniffing out the truth about bad breath
It’s Ancient History...
Ancestors may be responsible for dentition problems
Scientists theorize that human
dentition was affected when our
early ancestors learned to chop and
cook food. By adapting to eat softer
food, the human jaw may no longer
be big enough to accommodate
our molars. Crowded, crooked
teeth can lead to malocclusion (bad
bite). In turn, this can lead to gum
disease because it can be difficult to
thoroughly clear food and bacteria
Tooth-Colored Restorations – Enamelcolored porcelain or composite resin
restorations are now available to
replace old conspicuous silver fillings.
from the mouth.
Bacteria in the gum area will
cause a buildup of plaque and tartar
that can lead to inflammation and
chronic infection if not removed
by proper and regular cleaning
and flossing. This can destroy your
gums and the bones that support
your teeth.
We screen for bite disorders
every time you visit.
Doing your own sniff test for halitosis
isn’t very reliable … for two reasons. First,
your oral cavity is connected to your nose
which filters out background smells like your
breath. Second, thanks to advertising, you
could have halitophobia, an exaggerated
needless fear of bad breath.
It’s true that bad breath is sometimes
chronic. You could be particularly vulnerable
if you have diabetes or a gastrointestinal
disorder. Dental causes could be xerostomia
(dry mouth), gingivitis, or periodontitis.
Each of these dental conditions involves
oral bacteria, a primary cause of bad
breath. Most often, brushing, flossing, and
rinsing can take care of normal, temporary
bad breath caused by foods.
If you’re in doubt, ask us ... your mouth
experts!
ML06-4-A
TLC
Fact
3
GAPS
And what you need to
know about filling them
Modern cosmetic restorations like dental implants, crowns, and bridges look and feel
just like your own natural teeth. All result in improved appearance and oral health.
How? Crowns preserve compromised teeth, and combined with bridges, they prevent
teeth from drifting. Implants also prevent drifting and they preserve bone tissue. All
Powerful Longevity!
According to the American Society
for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, nonsurgical cosmetic procedures such as
Botox® consistently account for about
80% of patient procedures. These are
procedures that must be repeated on
a regular basis in order to maintain
their benefits. And cosmetic dentistry?
Effective and popular techniques
can keep you looking younger ... for
decades.
By improving the balance,
proportions, and color of your teeth,
cosmetic dentistry can help you look
ten years younger ... right away.
Here are some cosmetic dental
procedures that are available to
improve your smile.
three procedures are directly responsible for improved self-confidence ... which will,
of course, keep you smiling!
Cosmetic restorations look great
and they work hard so that you
can eat, chew, and speak with
self-confidence. Still, they need
some TLC. We can revitalize your
restorations and enhance their
longevity during your continuous
care visits.
By polishing and maintaining a
smooth surface texture on your
resin composites and porcelain
restorations, we can help to
encourage healthy gums for a
natural appearance and fresh
breath. Just as with natural teeth,
rough surfaces can create too
much wear on opposing natural
teeth, foster plaque, and encourage
unattractive staining.
We know that you are motivated
to keep your appealing smile and
fresh breath. Technology and
modern materials have made
home care for restorations easy.
We’ll be happy to recommend
products that promote periodontal
health, promote fresh breath, and
work with restorative materials.
2
Fiction
 Crowns, bridges, & dental implants
were developed to replace missing
teeth & to restore badly damaged teeth
with natural beauty & performance.
 Crowns, bridges, and dental
implants stand out from natural teeth,
making them easily detectable.
 A bridge is a combination of
crowns & artificial teeth that closes a
gap left by a missing tooth (or teeth),
restoring your smile & redistributing
the workload.
 If a person isn’t bothered by the
appearance of a missing tooth, there’s
no real reason for replacing it.
 Placing a crown on a high-risk
tooth as early preventive treatment
saves time & money ... & maybe even
your tooth!
 You have to wait for extensive tooth
damage before a crown is useful or
beneficial.
 If you are in good general & oral
health, you may be an excellent
candidate for dental implants
– no matter what your age.
 Implants are too expensive, timeconsuming, & not secure.
Veneers – Cover gaps & crooked,
chipped, or discolored teeth with
custom-made porcelain veneers that
adhere to each tooth’s surface.
Gum Sculpting – Correct a too-gummy
smile, make short teeth look longer,
and make smiles more symmetrical.
(The image below includes veneers.)
This smile gallery clearly illustrates the positive impact cosmetic dentistry can have on a smile, one of your most important communication tools.
Organoleptic Olfactory Test
Sniffing out the truth about bad breath
It’s Ancient History...
Ancestors may be responsible for dentition problems
Scientists theorize that human
dentition was affected when our
early ancestors learned to chop and
cook food. By adapting to eat softer
food, the human jaw may no longer
be big enough to accommodate
our molars. Crowded, crooked
teeth can lead to malocclusion (bad
bite). In turn, this can lead to gum
disease because it can be difficult to
thoroughly clear food and bacteria
Tooth-Colored Restorations – Enamelcolored porcelain or composite resin
restorations are now available to
replace old conspicuous silver fillings.
from the mouth.
Bacteria in the gum area will
cause a buildup of plaque and tartar
that can lead to inflammation and
chronic infection if not removed
by proper and regular cleaning
and flossing. This can destroy your
gums and the bones that support
your teeth.
We screen for bite disorders
every time you visit.
Doing your own sniff test for halitosis
isn’t very reliable … for two reasons. First,
your oral cavity is connected to your nose
which filters out background smells like your
breath. Second, thanks to advertising, you
could have halitophobia, an exaggerated
needless fear of bad breath.
It’s true that bad breath is sometimes
chronic. You could be particularly vulnerable
if you have diabetes or a gastrointestinal
disorder. Dental causes could be xerostomia
(dry mouth), gingivitis, or periodontitis.
Each of these dental conditions involves
oral bacteria, a primary cause of bad
breath. Most often, brushing, flossing, and
rinsing can take care of normal, temporary
bad breath caused by foods.
If you’re in doubt, ask us ... your mouth
experts!
ML06-4-A
TLC
Fact
3
Smile Facts
patient
photo gallery
Did you know that...
n More than 92% of adults agree that
an attractive smile is an important
social asset.
n Sometimes teeth do not fully erupt
from the gums, resulting in a
gummy smile. In many cases this
can be fixed by a simple cosmetic
procedure.
n Many adults are unaware that they
are still candidates for braces and an
improved smile at almost any age!
n 85% of people agree that an
unattractive smile makes a person
less appealing to people of the
opposite sex.
n From the distance of a football field,
the only facial characteristic we can
notice is a person’s smile.
n Three quarters of adults believe that
an unattractive smile can hurt a
person’s chances for career success.
We are smile experts, and we’re
enthusiastic about helping to make your
smile sensational!
“Thank you Dr. Shar and your great
team for recommending veneers & whitening
to me. I have always been a happy, smiley
person but after a couple of visits to Eagle
Run West Dental, the results are awesome
and I am smiling even more. I’m very much
a “girly-girl”, so with anything painful I’m
the person who doesn’t hesitate to say “no
thanks”; however, I wanted to share with
anyone else who cringes as they try to make
themselves comfortable in your dental chair,
any discomfort was minimal and so worth the
final result. Thank you again!”
-Dian B.
officeinformation
Eagle Run West Dental Group
Drs. Robert & Sharlene Wilson
13215 Birch Drive, Suite 101
Omaha, NE 68164-5431
Office Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
*Open every
8:00 am – 5:00
8:00 am – 5:00
8:00 am – 5:00
8:00 am – 5:00
8:00 am – 5:00
8:00 am – 5:00
other Saturday
pm
pm
pm
pm
pm
pm*
Contact Information
Office
Fax
Email
Web site
(402) 498-8804
(402) 498-8838
[email protected]
www.eaglerundental.com
Office Staff
Heidi............................. Office Manager
Candi...........................Dental Assistant
Carla............................Dental Assistant
Nikki............. Registered Dental Hygienist
Information included is not dental or medical advice. For your
specific information be sure to consult our office. If you do not wish
to receive this newsletter, please contact us directly.
Meet Nikki, Our New Hygienist!
In our continuing effort to offer you the
best care and service possible, we are proud
to announce a new addition to our staff: Nikki
Sather is our new Hygienist! She is a graduate
of the University of Nebraska and comes highly
recommended as a former student of our prior
hygienist, Kim Swanson. She is originally from
Columbus, Nebraska and was just married this
past June. She and her husband Joe now reside
in Elkhorn.
Patients like yourself are our most valuable
resource, and we pledge to continue giving you
the best dental care possible.
Nikki looks forward to meeting you, and
we all look forward to seeing you again at your
next dental appointment!
Printed on recycled paper.
Contents may not be reproduced without permission from the publisher.
23506-F62-26001 ML06-4 © PATIENT NEWS PUBLISHING (800) 667-0268
smile update
Produced to improve your dental health and awareness
fromthedentists
Getting It Done!
Fall’s the time
There’s a saying that if you want
something done, ask a busy person...
but ask them in the fall! Everyone
seems to get more efficient once we
renew our routines come autumn.
All the things that were put aside
during summer become priorities.
As you create your to-do list,
please remember to add “book
dental appointments.” A checkup
after a summer of sports drinks and
icy treats and interrupted home
care is a must, particularly for
children. And when sports season
gears up, we always recommend
custom-fitted mouthguards. They
are much more effective than offthe-shelf products. Thinking about
Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Now’s the time to book your teeth
whitening appointment.
Please be sure to check off your
dental to-do list! It’s the best way
to ensure your oral health and your
beautiful smile!
Fall 2006
Brace Yourself For Invisalign®!
Until recently, the
preferred method for
straightening teeth was
metal train-track braces. Now you
have an “invisible” alternative to
traditional braces! We are very excited
to introduce you to Invisalign®, a
revolutionary orthodontic technique
that has brightened the smiles of
thousands of patients.
What is Invisalign? It’s a proven
method for straightening teeth using
a series of custom-made, nearly
undetectable aligners.
How does Invisalign work?
Each aligner is precisely calibrated,
using the latest 3-D technology, and
manufactured to custom-fit over your
teeth and gently move them through
every stage of your treatment.
Can I benefit? With Invisalign, a
wide range of problems can be fixed
discreetly for both teens and adults.
You can finally stop worrying about
how your social and professional
Yours in good dental health,
Drs. Robert & Sharlene Wilson
We welcome new smiles!
lives will suffer! The aligners are
comfortable, there are no metal wires
and brackets, and you can still enjoy
your favorite foods. Because the
aligners are removable, you can brush
and floss easily, maintaining your oral
hygiene.
How do I get started? After a
consultation, we take
impressions and photos
of your teeth, submit
them to Invisalign,
and they translate our
instructions into a series
of medical-grade plastic
aligners. It’s that easy!
We welcome you
to call our office to ask
questions, or to arrange a
consultation to discover
how Invisalign can
help give you the smile
you’ve always wanted!