What are your summer plans?
May 17th, 2012
The dog days of summer are almost upon us, and what better time for us to ask our patients’ summer plans!
Whether you’re going camping, hitting America’s great open roads, visiting our nation’s capitol, or just staying in town and hanging out, we want to know how you’re all going to spending your summer! Please feel free to share your summer plans and experiences with us below or on our Facebook page!
We look forward to reading all about your summer adventures!
Ask Dr. Ortiz: “What should I expect during my first visit?”
May 7th, 2012
Thanks for the question. Your first visit typically includes an x-ray that allows us to view the structure of the jaw, the position of any teeth that have not yet erupted, malformed roots, and tooth decay.
The initial visit also involves getting your medical history. When you share your medical history with us, be sure to provide complete, up-to-date information on your health. Please let us know if you have experienced recent hospitalization or surgery, or if you have recently been ill. Also tell us the names, doses, and frequency of any medications you are taking — whether prescription or over-the-counter products — and the name of your physician. Please also let us know about any changes in your health or medications. This information will us select the most safe and effective method of treatment path for you.
Have any more questions about your first visit? Please give us a call!
A healthy smile is waiting for you at the Center for Smiles! Contact our Oldsmar dental office to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Ortiz and learn about all the treatments and services we offer. We are always accepting new patients and look forward to welcoming you into our dental family!
May marks National Teen Self-Esteem Month, from Dr. Ortiz
May 2nd, 2012
At Center for Smiles, we know image is everything. May happens to be National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are encouraged to act as positive role models, help stop negative self-images, and improve confidence and security among teenagers.
We know one of the great ways to improve your confidence is to improve your smile. And that begins with a visit to our Oldsmar office. Has your child visited Dr. Ortiz’s office in the past six months for his or her regular check-up? We invite you to give us a call to book your appointment!
See you soon!
Straight talk with Dr. Ortiz
April 23rd, 2012
We’ve had patients ask us why Dr. Ortiz and our team at Center for Smiles work so hard to give our patients straight teeth using Invisalign. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.
Straight teeth, Dr. Ortiz will tell you, are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!
If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, please contact our Oldsmar dental office to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Ortiz and learn about all the treatments and services we offer. We are always accepting new patients and look forward to welcoming you into our dental family!