CASH FOR CANDY

TRICK OR TREAT! AVION DENTAL'S CANDY BUY BACK PROGRAM! SAVE OUR TEETH

Halloween is coming up and we all know what ends up in our mouths this month...CANDY! I remember when I was a kid, I would have 2 pillow bags filled with candy at the end of a great Halloween night.  The following month, I would be in the dentist getting fillings! OUCH! 

CANDY is a RISK for DECAY!

Most regular candies will be a high risk for cavities, especially the sticky ones which get stuck in between the teeth like tootsie rolls and gummie worms.  Chocolate, pop rocks, tootsie rolls, dum dums, and most of the candies collected from neighborhoods may lead to teeth rotting!

WHAT SHOULD I DO?  EASY... SELL YOUR CANDY TO US

1.  Avion Dental is teaming up with Operation Gratitude and offers a buy back program in which we use the candy as packaging cushion for our troops over seas.  Not only will this help our kids, this will help with delicate items that must be shipped out to our troops so we do not feel like we are wasting all this great candy!

2. Celebrate Halloween with your family and go trick or treating!  We will buy back up to 5 lbs of your candy for a dollar a pound!  What a great deal! So get your bags and pillow cases ready! We will be buying candy the day after halloween from 10 am - 3 pm at Avion Dental in Chino Hills.   Also, we will be giving halloween toothbrushes as well!

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Robert M. Kim DDS

4665 Chino Hills Pkwy #D

Chino Hills, CA 91709

(909)597-3445

http://www.aviondental.com/  

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So Stressed That My Teeth Hurt!

"I'm So Stressed My Teeth Hurt"

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Have you ever heard someone say this?  It may sound like it's just a catchy phrase, but there is reality to it!  

Clenching and grinding is a common side effect in which most if not all human beings do from time to time.  Clenching and grinding is caused by a neuro-muscular response in which your jaws react at times of stress.  There are four muscles of mastication (meaning muscles for eating).  These muscles run through the side of your head all the way down to your jaws.  Headaches, sore jaws, worn teeth, fractured, teeth, and snoring are at times side effects from your stressed out day where we internalize are problems when we sleep.  

Let's talk about some of the problems that can occur during our sleep.  

According to Wiki-Answers, an average bite force is anywhere from 117 lbs. to 265 lbs.  Imagine, most of us can not even curl or lift this amount of weight, and our poor teeth are the victims of this pressure.  With poor oral hygiene and a lack of dental monitoring, over years, this causes deterioration of our teeth.  Fractures on the enamel can appear and weaken the tooth, making a root canal over even a fractured tooth imminent.  

How can I stop this?

Stop this by seeing your local dentist. He will recommend the best sleep appliance for you.  By going to your dentist every 6 months, we can continually monitor the wear and the damage caused by your bite.  Remember that prevention is a lot cheaper and more comfortable than cure!

Robert M. Kim DDS

4665 Chino Hills Pkwy #D

Chino Hills, CA 91709

(909)597-3445

http://www.aviondental.com/  

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What are Invisible Braces

                                 

     

 Many patients of ours ask the question, "What are invisible braces, and how are they different than regular braces?"  This is an excellent question! Here is the answer to that question, invisible braces are braces that will straighten your teeth with clear material and transparent material.  Friends, families, and peers will notice LESS that you are straightening your teeth.  Therefore, you may still hold the confidence by masking the fact that you have braces with ceramics or plastics, rather than showing the more obvious metal brackets on your teeth

Invisible Braces come in two forms.  Clear aligner trays and Tooth Colored brackets.  


                                  
                                                                       courtesy of http://www.southocorthodontics.com

So let's go over some points on clear aligners (Invisalign and Clear Corrrect).

1. It is made of a plastic material that covers each arch of your mouth
2. removable so they're easy to clean
3. patient must be motivated to wear the trays at all times, except when eating and cleaning
4. much less noticeable than metal brackets
5. not bulky
6. change for a new set of trays every 2-3 weeks

What about Tooth colored brackets such as Six Month Smiles?

1. its is a ceramic bracket that directly bonds to the enamel of the teeth
2. they are bonded to the teeth so you can't forget them anywhere
3. may be more efficient for difficult tooth movements because a wire is used
4. less noticeable than metal brackets 
5. patient must be motivated to clean the teeth because food can get stuck
6. may provide faster results

Invisible braces are an excellent choice when wanting have a dazzling smile.  Consult with your dentist and/or orthodontist to see if you are a candidate for either clear aligners or tooth colored brackets.  For more information on invisible braces, please visit our webpage http://aviondental.com/chino-hills-clear-braces.html 

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Robert M. Kim DDS

4665 Chino Hills Pkwy #D

Chino Hills, CA 91709

            (909)597-3445      

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Dental and Fitness, How to mix the two for your New Year's Resolution

Dental and Fitness - How you can mix the two for your New Year's Resolution!



How many of you have committed to fitness as your New Years resolution?  I know that I have!  Well, in this blog, I am going to explain to you how dental and fitness is in fact intertwined.

I'm Going to Eat Healthier

A major part of fitness is diet.  As we all know, without a clean diet it can be hard to shed those extra pounds that we gained during the holidays.  Not only will it help with the fat, a diet that consists of more water and less sugar will put your teeth at lower risk for tooth decay, or better known as cavities.  So when you feel for the urge for a soda or a tootsie roll during your journey, tell yourself that you are breaking two resolutions!

I'm Going to Quit Smoking

According to the CDC, 19.3% of all adults smoke cigarettes.  For many Americans quitting cigarettes is a very difficult task, but is important if you want to live a healthy and successful lifestyle.  Cigarettes are a major cause for gum disease.  Gum disease is also a major reasons why people eventually get dentures!  It can cause bad breathe, constant infection in the mouth, and a reason not to go to the gym.  To kick the habit, write down your goal to quit smoking.  For mobile phone users, there is an app called Cessation Nation on Google Play.  This can help you stay motivated on journey of being a non-smoker.  Remember that you are not only saving your lungs, but also, your gums and muscle tone!  Quitting smoking is easily the best way to start off the new year!

I'm going to Floss and Brush for a Whiter Smile

Have you noticed that many of the fitness models have a dazzling, white smile?  Flossing and brushing will help keep your teeth be nice and sparkly, while keeping your teeth at lower risk for tooth decay.  To make your teeth bedazzling, you should consider teeth whitening.   Whitening your teeth can be easily done in today's day in age.   Teeth bleaching is everywhere: inside your toothpaste, in the mall, and at the dentist.  There are many ways to whiten your smile, such as 30 minute in-house whitening, whitening trays, or whitening tooth paste.  Some are more powerful than others but all can be effective.  As a New Year's Resolution, whiten your teeth to give yourself a boost to feel and look good.  It can help you stay motivated in going to the gym and looking your best!  To see which whitening method is best for you, consult with your dentist!

Dental health and fitness have many chains that link the two.  This blog was made for motivation and a different way of thinking.  If you liked this article, please Like Us on Facebook.

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4665 Chino Hills Pkwy #D
Chino Hills, CA 91709