Last Minute Holiday Gift

It is THAT time of the year again – the holidays are coming. We have a limited number of tooth whitening syringes available on a first call / first served basis. The product is called Day White 2 and it whitens 4-6 shades within two weeks. For patients who have invisible type retainers, we are offering these kits for a seasonal low of $25. For patients who need the invisible retainer to use the cost would be $25 plus $115 per arch. A majority of patients whiten the upper arch only. Call the office today at .  

Aspirin: Consider Risk vs. Reward

It is well established that aspirin reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Newer studies indicate that aspirin can also reduce the risk of GI cancers and prostate cancers. Additionally, aspirin may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Aspirin, though, is not for everyone. Aspirin increases the risk of having a perforating ulcer. Those with a prior ulcer or GI bleeding should avoid aspirin of any type or dose, and Prevacid may be a better choice for those who had GI issues and want the benefits of heart disease prevention. Aspirin should not be taken with other NSAIDS. The best dose appears to be an 81mg tablet daily to prevent heart disease for those with a family history of heart disease. The 325mg dose is indicated for someone who is having a heart attack. Advice from a medical professional should be obtained for those in a “probably” should take…

Fine Cuisine in Collegeville

Chow Bistro is now open for business! Located at 454 E. Main Street in Collegeville, Chow offers great meals Tuesday through Sunday. Lunch and dinner with a Sunday Brunch from 9 – 2 PM. Owner’s Guy and Cathie Clauson have owned two BYO restaurants locally and their food service is outstanding! You can visit their website at chowbistro.com Dr. McSurdy has been a fan of Guy’s food for a long time and would highly recommenced their cuisine to everyone. He is excited that there is a new restaurant in Collegeville for everyone to enjoy. Bon Appetite! Follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chow-Bistro/281165245376611  

New Technology — Acceledent

Fast and efficient. Isn’t that what we want in today’s world? There is a new technology that is now available which can reduce orthodontic treatment times by up to 50%. Acceledent® Aura speeds up the movement of your teeth resulting in less time in braces or other orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign. Patients also report reduced pain and discomfort with Acceledent® Aura. The small, lightweight device provides gentle micro pulses to the teeth which speed up the bone remodeling process. Acceledent® Aura has been featured on The Doctors and multiple media outlets nationwide. Here are a few reports that you can review and even one from CNN saying that Acceledent® is the newest product for 2014. http://youtu.be/iZVT3FfKeFk?t=1s We want to offer all of the most up to date treatment options for our wonderful patients!

Summer Vacation tips from Dr.McSurdy

Isn’t it a great feeling you get when you are preparing for vacation? It’s a great chance to relax and recharge your batteries with some outdoors fun. Here are some preparation reminders for our orthodontic patients from Dr. McSurdy: Remember to pack your toothbrush and your proxybrush Ask for extra elastics before you leave if needed Pack your dental floss or your Airfloss (want to learn more about the Airfloss click here) Pack your retainers if you have them Do NOT wear your retainers while you are swimming Store your retainers in your retainer case when not wearing them Call us in the event of broken appliances Ask us for orthodontic mouth guards if sports activities are planned. We wish everyone a great summer filled with fun and relaxation!