Produced to improve your dental health and awareness Winter 2014

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Creating beautiful smiles for all ages!

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It’s All For YouInvesting in your healthy future

Our dental team is committed to your long-term health and well-being. This is why we continuously invest in the latest technologies designed specifically to ensure excellent results, minimize the time you need to spend in the dental chair, and enhance your comfort at every visit.

Here are some examples of the kind of compassionate, quality, high-tech care we offer…n Sedation dentistry to eliminate

fear and put you completely at ease.n We are one of the very few

dentists in the PA area to offer LANAP® procedure treatment to arrest gum disease, eliminate extractions & dentures and save your smile. This means no cut, no sew, no fear!n High-speed low-radiation

3D digital x-rays (up to 90% less radiation) by Samsung for precision diagnostics and implant placement. n Over 17 years of vast experience

in cosmetic dentistry techniques and technologies, including crown & bridge, veneers & Lumineers™, and permanent dental implants to restore your most attractive smile.n Invisalign® Elite Preferred

Provider which means we have achieved the highest level of Invisalign case experience.

We want you to feel confident that you will continue to receive the personalized care you need for a healthy and beautiful smile.

Yours in good dental health,

Dr. Dilip Dudhat & Associates

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Stress-Free With STA™

A new anesthetic system for your comfortIt’s been estimated that as many as 50% of patients fear needles, even

though it’s not the needle that causes discomfort – it’s the pressure caused by the volume of the anesthetic flow. That’s why we’re very pleased that we can provide you with the Single Tooth Anesthetic (STA™) System, a revolutionary computer-controlled technique.

Here’s how precision STA can help you…

n Your tooth is numbed in only 2 minutes. n You don’t need to wait 10-15 minutes to make sure the anesthetic has

taken effect. n You won’t experience a frozen tongue, lip, and face.n You can return to normal daily life more quickly and comfortably.

This one-of-a-kind system works well for many procedures that require precision – from simple fillings to root canals and cosmetics. It’s particularly comforting for children and those who avoid appointments and necessary dental care because they are anxious about dentistry.

Now with this clinically-proven single tooth anesthetic system we can provide fewer and more precise injections plus increased comfort to patients like you.

Send your family and friends to us. When they become our patient, you will receive a Special Gift!

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Hide ‘N’ Seek With SugarA game you can win!

It’s no mystery that sugar resides in treats like candies, pastries, and soft drinks, but did you know that it’s also hiding in foods like breads, dressings, and lunch meats?

Most processed foods contain hidden sugar. Check the labels on chip bags, cracker boxes, and even low-fat packaged foods, and if an ingredient ends in “ose” (e.g. dextrose) or if the word “syrup” appears (e.g. corn syrup), it’s sugar.

Without proper oral care, sugar can lead to cavities and gum disease, and a high intake can cause obesity and an increased risk for heart disease and type-2 diabetes. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends a maximum of just 6-9 teaspoons of sugar a day – about the amount in one can of soda!

We can’t avoid sugar altogether, but armed with knowledge and willpower, we can reduce our intake for the sake of our mouth and our health!

Whether young, old, or somewhere in between, things do happen that can damage your smile. Probably the most devastating to appearance, self-esteem, and lifestyle, is the loss of teeth. Whether caused by sports injuries, wear and tear, or gum disease, missing teeth do need to be replaced to prevent a myriad of other issues down the road.

The good news is that modern crowns and bridges look, feel, and function just like natural teeth. They’re durable and easy to care for, plus they’re definitely more attractive than gaps in your smile!

Benefits of Crowns Shaped and colored like natural

teeth, crowns cover decayed or damaged teeth or replace lost teeth. When secured by an implant, jawbone loss (which occurs when teeth are lost) is arrested.

Benefits of Bridges

Usually attached to your existing teeth, bridges support the replacement of one or more missing teeth with beautiful and durable artificial teeth. They alleviate stress in your bite and prevent shifting of teeth adjacent to the gap.

no matter what your age, crowns and bridges can improve your quality of life. they restore your natural bite, preserve the shape of your face, make you look and feel attractive, and allow you to

enjoy all the foods and activities you love! Call us today, and let’s discuss what’s best for you!

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We schedule tuneups for our precious car. But why do some people skip dental checkups that maintain their precious smile?

Men are almost 50% less likely than women to maintain regular checkups, increasing risk for…

1. Periodontal disease – Men are 26% less likely to floss and are more likely to miss cleaning appointments even though poor oral care is linked to life-threatening diseases.

2. oral Cancer – Tobacco users risk oral cancer. Men are twice as likely to be affected than women, yet they often skip checkups that include essential oral cancer screening.

3. dental injuries – More often socialized to take physical risks, males are more likely to suffer face trauma. Wearing a mouthguard is essential during body-contact sports.

It’s important that everyone – male or female – practices good oral care and has regular checkups to protect their precious smile!

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Look and feel youngerIt’s true that exercise makes us feel younger and more

vibrant, and as an added bonus, it also makes us look younger. Research shows that regular activity affects us on a cellular level, slowing, and even reversing, the external and internal effects of time. Even the simplest exercises, like taking a walk or a casual bike ride, are effective.

Are you sure your smile reflects your youthful spirit? Let us help with simple rejuvenating procedures that can even be done in just a visit or two!

n Whitening: Dentist-controlled systems are customized for your unique needs and will make natural teeth look their brightest.

n Replacement Fillings: Unsightly silver-colored fillings can be replaced with attractive white composite ones for a healthy, attractive, and uniform smile.

n VeneeRs: Porcelain veneers can cover the front of stained, damaged, and uneven teeth, perfecting their color, shape, appearance, and alignment.

n Bonding: Cover teeth with a beautiful white resin to reshape, repair damage, and fill in unattractive gaps.

With exercise and a healthy lifestyle, we can delay the effects of ageing. With modern dentistry, we can always make your smile look as young as you feel!

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Your Perfect Match Art & science!When we provide cosmetic dental care, you’ve probably heard us refer to

shade matching. We’d like to reassure you that there’s a science to that! Whether we are measuring the progress of your whitening procedure to ensure you reach your desired shade, or matching beautiful veneers, crowns, or other restorations to your own beautiful enamel, we use a scientifically formulated shade guide.

Our shade guide system also lets us bring you into the decision-making process, so there are no surprises, just fabulous results!

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First-Rate. First-Time.Digital technology to improve your care3-D Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

Our NewTom 3-D imaging system provides in-office convenience! In less than one minute, it generates a three-dimensional virtual model of patient anatomy in astonishing detail from virtually any angle. Plus it does all this with less radiation than traditional CT scans. Whether we are evaluating your jaw function, bone health, tooth structure, or the health of your soft tissues, with this state-of-the-art technology we can provide precise treatment plans and you can rely on the excellent results you’ve come to expect. All-On-4 Dental Implants

All-on-4™ permanent teeth are fully functional, and are anchored by implants that ensure your teeth are secure.

With this procedure you just don’t have to think about your teeth or your dentures. The teeth are not removable and patients tell us that they feel and function very much like their natural teeth.

If you think All-on-4 could improve your quality of life, call us and we’ll be happy to schedule a free consultation to discuss your possibilities.

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D3 DentalDr. Dilip Dudhat Dr. Padma RamanDr. Arpan Desai1126B Horsham RoadAmbler, PA 19002-1178

Office HoursMon-Thurs 8:00 am – 7:00 pmFri & Sat 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

After Hours Appointments available for emergencies that require immediate attention!

Contact InformationOffice (215) 619-6756Fax (215) 619-6758Email info@d3dental.com

www.d3dental.comOffice StaffDebbie, Corrine ............. Patient CoordinatorsMonet ................................Dental AssistantKasia, Maria ......Registered Dental HygienistsFionella, Anna ........................................... ................Expanded Function Dental Assistants

The LANAP® protocol is a comprehensive approach to gum disease using an Nd:YAG free running pulsed laser requiring specific knowledge and skills drawn from the newest technology in dentistry.

To you, the patient, this means: less pain, less bleeding, less swelling, less tissue removed, less down time, and less recovery time which is decidedly less costly to you and your employer.

We use the LANAP protocol to treat gum disease to: remove only the diseased tissue without removing any of the healthy tissue, maintain the height of the tissue around teeth, minimize pain and discomfort to the patient, get a closure of the periodontal pocket wound and allow healing to take place.

Controlling periodontal disease makes it possible to save and restore otherwise hopeless teeth.

The LANAP ProtocolThe LANAP Protocol for General & Periodontal Practices

For more information please call to schedule a consultation!

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