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In the market for a new car? Visit Joe Connolly of Meriden Hyundai!

From Dr. Mike Maroon: One of the great things that we like doing here at Advanced Dental is helping our clients succeed in their business too! I recently leased a Hyundai Sonata from Meriden Hyundai and have been extremely happy with it. If you, or someone you know, is interested in buying a new Hyundai (or used) please visit:

Joseph Connolly
Meriden Hyundai
318 S. Broad St.
Meriden, CT 06450
203-235-1669
joeconn810@aol.com
www.MeridenHyundai.com

Be sure to let Joe know that you heard about him through Advanced Dental! He'll take excellent care of you!

11 Alternative Uses For Dental Floss!

There are so many more ways to use dental floss than just to keep your teeth and gums healthy.  Because it’s made with nylon or Teflon fibers, floss is stronger than string or thread, easier to work with than wire and you can get it cheap at most dollar stores. Here are just a few of the many alternative uses for dental floss:

1.  Hang time - Use dental floss to hang pictures, sun catchers or Christmas ornaments. In fact, you can use it to hang just about any smallish object in need of string or wire.

2.  Sew neat -  If you’ve ever had a coat button that keeps coming off, and who hasn’t, try dental floss instead of thread the next time you sew it on. Floss is also strong enough to repair tears in mess on things like playpens, beach bags and laundry bags.

3.  A cut above – If you wrap a length of dental floss around one finger on each hand, you can cut perfect cake slices. It’s cleaner and neater than using a knife. You can cut fruit, soft cheese, bread and hard-boiled eggs this way, too.

4.  Picture perfect – All it takes is a little moisture and pictures can become stuck together and ruined. But maybe not. You may need an extra pair of hands for this operation but you can try separating photos by slowly working some floss in between them.

5.  Cookie saver – Crumbling cookies got you down? Slide some floss underneath your baked goods to easily lift them off the baking tray.

6.  It’s a wrap – Use dental floss, instead of twine, to securely tie packages for mailing.

7.  Gone fishing – If you happen to break your fishing line, dental floss makes a sturdy replacement.

8.  With this floss – Somehow or other that ring on your finger has shrunk and now you can’t get it off. Try this nifty little trick using waxed dental floss: Wrap the floss around your finger from the tip down to the ring. The idea here is to reduce the size of your finger without cutting off the circulation. The ring will then slide over the floss so you can easily remove it.

9.  Clothes call - Forgot the rope on a camping trip? Use a length of unwaxed dental floss as a clothesline. Many hotels already have pull-out clotheslines over the tub. However, if you find yourself in one that doesn’t, just whip out the dental floss. You could tie one end to the showerhead and the other to the far end of the curtain rod.

10.  The silencer – Quiet a dripping faucet by tying a piece of floss around the opening and letting it hang down into the sink. The drips will slide noiselessly down the floss. It’s a great quick fix until you can repair the taps and save on your water bill.

11.  Ivy league – Support climbing plants by using a piece of dental floss to tie them to a trellis.

Strictly Chimneys - Professional Chimney Sweeps

Thanks to Mike Panzarella of Strictly Chimneys for providing exceptional service for me at my home. If you have a wood burning fireplace in your home, it's important that your chimney is cleaned frequently. Please consider using Strictly Chimneys as your chimney sweep. They are thorough, neat & professional!

Smile Design Principles | Smile Makeovers by Advanced Dental of Berlin, CT

Smile Design Principles | Smile Makeovers by Advanced Dental of Berlin, CT

Smile Design Principles

Many feel that a smile is more than just a feature of their faces. Smiles can greatly attribute it to self-esteem. It is usually the first thing people see when they meet you, so it can be an important part of a great first impression. If you are self-conscious or unhappy with your smile, it can seriously affect you others perceive you. Fortunately,The dentistry professional at Advanced Dental of Berlin, Connecticut understand the impact a smile can have on your life and Dr. Maroon is capable of transforming your dental characteristics to produce dramatic results with positive influences on your life.

Here are some of the characteristics Dr. Maroon will take into account to improve the overall esthetic impact of your smile. The principles can be divided into four parts:

Facial Esthetics- Dr. Maroon will study your facial and muscular characteristics through visual and photographic analysis. Because everyone is unique in appearance, he is careful to note things that will improve your esthetics such as how the lips frame your smile when you speak, smile or laugh.

Gingival (Gum) Esthetics- Healthy gums are essential to smile design and their appearance is a major facto Connecticut Cosmetic Dentsit Dr. Maroon will look into. If you feel you do not like certain characteristics of your gums you can discuss them with Dr. Maroon. He may review certain aspects that may be improved such as excessive gingival display (gummy smile), uneven gum contours, inflammation and exposed root surfaces.

Microesthetics- Microesthetics take into account the subtle characteristics that make your teeth look the way they do, such as how they reflect light and their unique marks or colorations. An ideal restoration is one that closely resembles that of natural teeth.

Macroesthetics- Macroesthetics cover the overall appearance of your teeth relative to your particular features and analyzes the relationships and proportions between front teeth, surrounding tissue landmarks and facial characteristics.

by: Dr. Mike Maroon of Advanced Dental, Berlin CT.

Manhattan dentist sent 31 pounds of pot, worth $50K, in the mail

BY BOB KAPPSTATTER
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

A Manhattan dentist got a mystery UPS package Friday from a real dope - it was filled with 31 pounds of very pungent pot.

Dr. Richard Lyons couldn't believe his nose when he opened the box that was delivered to his Chinatown office.

"From my 70's days, when I saw the green and smelled it, I knew it was marijuana," said Lyons, whose graying ponytail could qualify him for a bit role in a Cheech and Chong movie.

Lyons, 61, said he had no idea how the pot - worth up to $50,000 on the street - wound up at his place, but he immediately called the cops.

"I was shocked - shocked! And annoyed," he said. "Even if I got an ounce of marijuana, I would have notified the police.

"It's not legal. I didn't buy it!"

Lyons said the pot was wrapped in a black plastic bag "with a bunch of baby wipes on top" that had been placed inside a plastic bin and then the box.

It arrived at his office at 10:30 a.m. and was signed for by an assistant. When he got in about 3 p.m., he opened the box to discover the tightly packed fresh-plucked buds.

He said called police, but when they hadn't arrived after an hour, he got nervous that the intended recipient might show up to collect the weed - and called the press.

When cops arrived at the office on Worth and Mott Sts. - where a large red canopy advertises "Dr. Toothy's Dental World" - they had to borrow blue dental masks because the fumes gave them a headache.

The box had a return address for a Gwendaline Lyons in Katy, Texas. No listing could be found for the person.

A UPS spokeswoman said the express delivery service would open an investigation in the matter and contact the NYPD.

Anyone wishing to claim the package can contact the 5th Precinct detective squad at (212) 334-0742.

With Jefferson Siegel

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/04/01/2011-04-01_manhattan_dentist_sent_31_pounds_of_pot_with_street_value_of_50k_in_the_mail.html#ixzz1INfqhBtx

In Praise of Olive Oil

In Praise of Olive Oil - A Reason to Smile!

Olive oil, a key component of a Mediterranean-style diet, has provided health benefits for millennia. Mono-unsaturated fat give olive oil anti-oxidant properties, lowering the risk of colon cancer, incidence of heart disease, and type-2 diabetes.

Because ingesting olive oil enriches the skin and soft tissues, and is an anti-inflammatory, it also helps in treating gum disease which, due to the correlation between oral and whole-body health, improves your overall well-being.

Extra virgin olive oil is the highest in anti-oxidants because it's less processed. And, because of it flavor, processing method, and beneficial properties, it is the only variety of vegetable oil that nutritionists suggest be ingested as is (without being cooked). Simply taking two tablespoons per day will help you look after your whole health while taking care of your oral health! Give it a try!

Dental Hygiene | Practice & Prevention with Good Oral Health

Dental Hygiene | Practice & Prevention with Good Oral Health

Practicing Good Dental Hygiene

Dental hygiene is the process of maintaining proper dental care to avoid oral health problems. It is recommended that you see your dentist and dental hygienist at least twice a year however the dental care that you provide on your own in-house is an integral part of maintaining good oral health. A good in-house regimen supplemented by regular dentist check-ups and cleanings is the best way to prevent dental emergencies.

Brushing with fluoride toothpaste is recommended at least twice a day to remove plaque and the remnants of food and drink from our teeth and gums. Flossing once a day is an essential practice to avoid gum disease and preventing tooth decay. An oral rinse also helps promote good oral hygiene as it will reduce oral discomfort, provide moisture to oral tissues and help with bad breath. More therapeutic oral rinses can be anti-plaque, anti-cavity, anti-tarter, and anti-bacterial and are all good at preventing oral health problems. Ask your dentist what he/she recommends for you.

Practicing the above oral hygiene habits are great ways to maintain proper oral health however good habits alone will not remove all the plaque that builds up over time. This is why it is necessary to see your dentist and dental hygienist regularly to remove the plaque to lower your risk of toothaches, cavities, periodontal disease or even the loss of all your teeth. By removing plaque you reduce your chances of needing root canals, tooth extractions,dental bridges, crowns and more. Your dentist and dental hygienist will ensure that you will receive the necessary treatment to maintain good oral health of your teeth, mouth and gums and keep you smiling.