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A Shop for SmilesRichard Hagstrom, D.D.S.8923 La Mesa BoulevardLa Mesa, CA 91941619-465-5252www.ashopforsmiles.com

Special Invisalign® Day Issue!

Although this is probably the first time you have everheard of dental care being related to the economic problemsof California (and America), we are going to sail intouncharted waters this summer. We want to encourage youand all our patients to continue maintaining and evenincreasing your level of dental health by offering a $200incentive to be used for any and all dental care. This specialoffer will be in place from July through the end of September.

We are happy to do our part to stimulate the economythis summer and at the same time stimulate your gums andteeth to be at their healthiest. It’s also summertime, so it’s theseason to not only relax and vacation, but also the perfecttime to offer this incentive to catch up on some of thosethings that fall under the heading of “procrastination.”

There are those things that you just simply didn’t havetime to get done, but with the dental economic stimuluspackage offered by Dr. Hagstrom this summer, youmight now have a little more incentive to fit usinto your calendar.

We will be happy to make room in our busysummer schedule here at the office to accommodateeveryone who wants to join in and be a part of thiseconomic stimulus by encouraging you to catch up all thedental work you might have been putting off. Byoffering this package of $200 off on any

procedure, it is our way of giving you a little encouragement tocome by and bring your smile up-to-date.

That slight twinge you felt on occasion, when biting into asteak, or that loose filling you’ve been meaning to see usabout, or even the simple need for a cleaning andexamination—you can do any or all of these and at the sametime save big during our special summer event.

Join in the recovery program and give us a call and ask usabout whatever might be bothering you, or just to talk about

whatever procedures you mightbe considering.

You need to act now,though, as this special “dental

economic stimulus”offer will be over atthe end of September. Be sure to call and make

an appointment now! We’re ready to help you makethis summer a time of fun, while at the same time doing ourpart to give the economy a boost and to make your smile a

little brighter

Office InformationA Shop for SmilesRichard Hagstrom, DDS8923 La Mesa Blvd.La Mesa, CA 91941

Office HoursMonday 9:00 am – 5:00 pmTuesday 7:00 am – 2:00 pmWednesday8:00 am – 5:00 pmThursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Contact InformationOffice 619-465-5252Fax 619-462-8222email: michelle@ashopforsmiles.comwww.ashopforsmiles.com

TeamMichelle Financial CoordinatorDiana Registered Dental HygienistPatty Registered Dental AssistantLindsey Dental Assistant

Patient LiaisonMary Financial Liaison

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DR. HAGSTROM’S SHOP FOR SMILES

Special EconomicStimulus Package

Offered At Dr.Hagstrom’s

Special Economic Stimulus PackageOffered At Dr. Hagstrom’s!

Special Economic Stimulus PackageOffered At Dr. Hagstrom’s!

Save $200.00Save $200.00

Call today to determine if you are eligible… space is limited to 10 appointments

Call today to determine if you are eligible… space is limited to 10 appointments

Dr. Richard Hagstrom will be providing Invisalign treatment consultations toanswer your questions about Invisalign treatment, the clear way to straightenteeth. If you have wondered if Invisalign is right for you, ask the schedulingcoordinator to schedule you for an appointment for this special event.

For eligible* Invisalign Day patients:$500 off your Invisalign treatmentComplimentary records (x-rays, photos, impressions, etc.) – a $500 valueFREE teeth whitening – a $300 valueFinancing options available

Space is limited to the first 10 appointments. • Call today about Invisalign Daypatient eligibility. Dr. Richard Hagstrom • 619-465-5252www.ashopforsmiles.com

*invisalign Day and associated promotions are hosted and sponsored by Dr. Richard Hagstrom /A Shop For Smiles and not by Align Technology, Inc.

Invisalign®

DayFridayAugust 218:00am–1:00 pm

Learn how Invisalign canwork for you.

There’s nothing under the sun like

time for a more beautiful smile.Why should you straighten your teeth now, in addition

to the special one-time financial program that we areoffering? Here are just a few reasons based on our proactiveapproach to long-term dental care:

• Healthier gums. Straight teeth are easier to brush andfloss than teeth that are crowded, crooked or spaced toofar apart. So, your gums will “fit” better around yourteeth, with the result being healthier looking and feelinggum tissue all around your mouth.

• Crowded Teeth. Have you ever noticed that your teethhave gotten more crooked over the years? All of ourteeth crowd each other as we age. Hard to believe, isn’tit? But that is exactly what happens, although mostpeople don’t know this. However, by taking a proactiveapproach and straightening the teeth now, we canprevent future gum disease and the actual bone losswhich accompanies it.

• Easier cleaning. With the resulting good hygienepractice, the chances of having plaque buildup, toothdecay, and periodontal or gum disease are greatlyreduced. You’ll actually enjoy brushing and flossingmore!

• Improved chewing and speech. Your teeth will matcheach other throughout your mouth, and so not only willchewing become easier and more effective, but you canactually find it easier to talk!

• Decrease in abnormal wear and tear. By havingproperly aligned teeth, there will be less stress andpressure on the bone and jaw structure supporting youteeth.

• More beautiful smiles. We saved the best for last! Whenyour teeth are aligned and straight, your smile will bebigger, brighter and you will be happier to show it offmore often. Cosmetics count!

The central point to all this discussion about crookedteeth is that there are many reasons to straighten thembesides cosmetic ones, a fact which many patients tell usthey are surprised to learn. It doesn’t matter which methodis used to straighten your teeth—it can be traditionalorthodontics just as well as Invisalign. However, experiencehas taught us that many of our adult patients prefer theInvisalign method since it is clear, easy to use and can bedone with Dr. Hagstrom right here in our office.

To encourage you to call now, Dr. Hagstrom and his

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The summer sun, of course, is shining through the vacationmonths, and with the summer sun we are bringing in a goldenopportunity to brighten your smile by straightening your teeth.As part of a celebration of his nearly ten years as a high levelpractitioner of the Invisalign teeth straightening system, Dr.Hagstrom and his team are happy to offer all our patients aspecial financial incentive program in order to encourage youto come in and discuss the procedure before fall rolls around.

To highlight this special Invisalign incentive program, wehave set aside Friday, August 21, 2009, and designated itInvisalign Day at a Shop for Smiles! Invisalign has offered usten special opportunities to provide the Invisalign system to ourpatients. We will have our Invisalign regional representativeon-site at the office to help us; there will be no charge for therecords appointment (usually a fee of $400 or more), and all ofour patients who start Invisalign that day will receive teethwhitening at no additional cost (a $350 value).

Dr. Hagstrom is able to make this special offer in order tocelebrate his recognition and honor as a “preferred doctor”

with the Invisalign organization. He and his team havebeen treating Invisalign cases since the introduction of

the procedure back in 2000. Since then, the levelof treatment has improved tremendously, and sohas our experience as we have advanced throughthe increasingly sophisticated levels of treatment.We have now reached a milestone level withInvisalign that allows us to make this special offerto all of our patients interested in straight, whiteand healthy teeth.

But first of all, what exactly is Invisalign? It isan easy to use and technologically advanced systemof teeth straightening that does away withtraditional braces. It is especially attractive to ouradult patients because of its ease of use, and thegreatly reduced time necessary to achieve thedesired result: straight and healthy teeth. No morewires and metal snags in your mouth for years;with Invisalign, you simply come into the office formeasurements and a fitting, and go home with aclear, invisible composite insert for your teeth.

Then, you return to our office for adjustments atregular intervals. That’s it! Depending on the

individual, you will wear the composite insert only for as longas it takes—just a few months instead of years, in most cases.

We are offering a special price for summer, and althoughwe’re busy, we want you to come in and take advantage of thetiming—think: summer is for straightening! There is always

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team have organized this special financial program for thesummer, which allows for a wide variety of possibletreatment choices for you. We will be able to determine thelevel of care that is best for you during your initialexamination. We will discuss with you the type andcomplexity of treatment in the office and you decide if it fitsyour budget.

As an additional financial bonus, to share with you thehonor of Dr. Hagstrom’s being named a preferred doctor,we are happy to also offer an interest-free option, whichallows you to choose a monthly payment program with nointerest charges whatsoever for up to two years!

We offer four treatment levels, ranging from thesimplest level at $75 per month—again, interest free—tothe most advanced at $250 per month. We also offer theoptions of a longer payment program—up to 60 months—at a nominal interest charge, or you can pay for the entiretreatment in one simple payment. In this last choice, we willdeduct five percent from the total price. It’s all up to you:your choice of financial programs suited to your treatmentneeds and abilities!

Give us all call today to schedule your appointment onFriday, August 21st. Dr. Hagstrom and his team will provideall the details of the Invisalign program in order for you tomake your appointment. Call today, as summer is justbeginning, and we will only be able to see a limited numberof patients for this special teeth-straightening program;you’ll be smiling brighter and wider than ever before—wepromise!