Every little but helps and it is very time consuming to floss with braces on. I have received great feedback from hygienist of referring dentists, so I purchased an air floss unit for myself. After one week of use, I give it an enthusiastic thumbs up! Technique is important and the tip should be aimed directly between the teeth and gum line. I use mouthwash rather than water and peroxide can be substituted as well. You can purchase the Sonicare Air Floss online at sonicare.com or Amazon. If you go on Sonicare.com they are offering a coupon for $15 off http://philips.to/U7mPDL. It is definitely worth the investment. Especially if you or your child have braces. Dr. David McSurdy
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Stay in Shape — Defend Your Skin
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Has anybody here seen my metabolism? Can you tell me where it’s gone? LOL, but its true. I have to work out for an hour at least four time per week and eat at least four salads per week, or I begin to gain weight and lose muscle mass and tone. But, I am thankful that I can defend myself with exercise and diet. Unfortunately, for your skin, there are no exercises. Skin loses collagen and moisture easily, then sags and wrinkles as we age. Recently, my friend and colleague Donna DeLeo introduced me to a topical cream which dramatically improved my tone and greatly reduced my wrinkles facially. The results within three weeks of applying Nerium night and day cream are nothing short of astonishing. Check out these before and after pictures and see if you agree! I am so impressed that I signed on as a distributor and…
Skin Protection
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Spring has arrived at last! So outside we go to watch our kids on the athletic fields. Please remember to apply sunscreen to your exposed skin to prevent skin damage. SPF 30 and above is the best to reduce the risk of future skin cancers. Remember that skin damage due to sun exposure is cumulative so it is especially important to apply sunscreen to your children. It is probably wise to choose a sunscreen that stays on well with perspiration and swimming. I prefer sunscreen that contains zinc oxide. For example, Neutrogena Sensitive Skin, which can be purchased at any local Target for under ten dollars. Pools will be opening soon so let’s get ready and purchase the sunscreen now! Dr. David McSurdy Orthodontist Serving both the Collegeville & Gilbertsville areas
No More Messy Impressions That Make You Gag!
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In our quest to always be at the forefront of modern orthodontics, we will soon have a new technology in our office that will allow us to take a series of photos of your teeth using a specialized intraoral camera. The system is called “iTero” and it will be used specifically to take needed impressions for Invisalign patients without all the gagging and goop! Images of your teeth and gums will be immediately uploaded to a computer that will allow us to send this information directly to Invisalign. The benefits for you, the patient are amazing! No more goop in your mouth, and no more gagging when getting your “impressions” or “molds” for Invisalign. Also, because the images are uploaded immediately, processing time is decreased, so you will be able to get started with your aligners more quickly! In fact, the intraoral camera is so accurate that when you finally…
Crock Pot Special
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With today’s busy lifestyle, it is hard to keep up with your schedule AND cook a delicious meal. Recently, my wife has used the crock pot to make some fantastic meals. She cooks ribs for about three hours on high in the crock pot and it tenderizes them perfectly. Then remove them from the crock pot and place them in a preheated oven ( 350 degrees). Make sure to add your favorite BBQ sauces and baste them as you normally would. They only need to cook for about two minutes per side. Once the weather clears up, you could always finish them on the grill. They are the most delicious ribs ever! My 17 year old son has proclaimed these ribs to be his favorite meal. Another favorite in our house in London broil. Again, place it in the crock pot for three hours on high and it turns out…