March Celebrations!

March 30, 2015

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If you have followed us on our blog or our facebook page, it is no news to you that we LOVE celebrating great things around this office! This month we celebratedApril birthdays of 3 staff members. We also celebrated a baby shower for our Assistant April.

Our assistant Mindy celebrated her birthday on 03/12. She was able to take the day off and spend some time with her husband Cory and enjoy some fantastic food at Cafe Hollander.

Our front desk member Wendy celebrated on 03/15. She spent some time in beautiful Galena IL with her fiance John enjoying some great food, gambling and shopping.

Our hygienist Ashley also celebrated her birthday on 03/19. She and her husband Barry spent some time at Ho-Chunk gambling and relaxing. They were also able to head to the outlet mall and get some shopping time in.

Our assisting team member April had a special baby shower at Mo’s Irish Pub on 03/15th. She received some awesome gifts for her baby boy. The staff got her some great baby outfits, a gift card and other important baby necessities. The doctors got her a car seat. We can’t wait to share pictures of her new little bundle of joy (he arrived just last night!).

March Madness Recipes

March 20, 2015

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We have a good amount of you joining us for our NCAA bracket tournament again this year. We have really been enjoying watching these games! What goes better with a good game more than good food? We have found a couple links that have some yummy game day recipes. Southern Living has everything from easy chili to salt and pepper oven fries. The Herald Times Online has some fantastic dip recipes, perfect and an easy crowd pleaser for any party. Enjoy, and as always, don’t forget to brush after enjoying all this great food!

http://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/march-madness-party-recipes

http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/entertainment/parade/parade_food/sweet-march-madness-dip-recipes/article_4c3d59fe-7d1c-5c32-a3ce-652482b08edd.html

Protect Your Oral Health with Comprehensive Gum Disease Therapy in Brookfield, WI

March 17, 2015

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168725332Swollen and bleeding gums should never be ignored. Although gum disease is preventable, treatable, and in some cases reversible, many patients misinterpret these facts to mean that gum disease isn’t a serious oral health concern. In fact, gum disease is a serious medical condition that can infect other parts of the body and is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. If you have gum disease symptoms, don’t ignore them; schedule a gum disease therapy appointment with the highly qualified general dentists of Elmbrook Family Dental today. Elmbrook Family Dental delivers quality care daily throughout Brookfield, WI, Elm Grove, Milwaukee, Pewaukee, Waukesha, New Berlin, and the surrounding communities.

How Does Gum Disease Develop?

o   Gum disease at this stage is easier to treat because it only affects the gums.

o   Patients with gingivitis typically have red, swollen, and bleeding gums.

o   Left untreated, gingivitis can lead to a more serious condition known as periodontitis.

o   Periodontitis often occurs when gingivitis is left untreated.

o   Bacteria cause chronic infection in the gums and supporting tissues.

o   Pockets, or deep spaces, form between teeth and gums.

o   Can cause destruction of supporting bone and tooth loss.

o   May lead to disease progression and surgery.

How Is Gum Disease Treated?

Scaling and root planing is a trusted and effective gum disease therapy option. In this procedure, we will gently clean plaque and tartar from your teeth and tooth roots. Scaling and root planing can remove much of the plaque below your gum line where harmful bacteria produce the toxins which irritate your gums and cause inflammation. Further treatment may also include antibiotics. In the case of advanced stage periodontitis, gum and flap surgery may be required to fully restore your good oral health.

Brookfield Gum Disease Therapy Appointments

When you come in for a dental checkup, we can accurately measure the depth of your gum pockets. A pocket depth of 4 or more millimeters is a clear indicator of gum disease. If you avoid the gum disease treatment you need, it could lead to potentially invasive and expensive surgeries in the future. Don’t postpone the treatment you need any longer. Schedule a gum disease therapy appointment with the trusted general dentists of Elmbrook Family Dental today. Elmbrook Family Dental proudly serves families daily throughout Brookfield, WI, Elm Grove, Milwaukee, Pewaukee, Waukesha, New Berlin, and the neighboring areas.

6th Annual NCAA March Madness Tournament

March 4, 2015

Filed under: News — elmbrookfamilydental @ 7:51 pm

Wow! Can you believe we have been hosting this contest for 6 years? We always have such a blast doing this with you all,  so we thought we would keep the party going. Some of you may have received an e-mail with all of the contest details, but if you haven’t, all of  the information is listed here is well. Good luck and have fun everyone.

To sign up, go to http://games.espn.go.com/tcmen/en/frontpage and create an account. Once you have logged in, click “My Groups” link toward the top of the page. Type Elmbrook Family Dental in the search box. Our group password is TEETH. Create your own bracket, and please use your actual name as your team name (so we know who you are!) and choose who you think will win. For more information, click the “How to Play” link.

All patients who have seen us for a routine cleaning within the last year are eligible to enter our contest. Brackets starts on Sunday, March 15th at 7pm, and can be filled out until tip off of the first game on march 19th.

We are awarding prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place this year. Here is what you can win:

1st place: Apple iPad Mini
2nd place: 4 Brewers tickets (date choices still to be determined)
3rd place: Custom whitening trays and a $25 Jose’s Blue Sombrero gift card
4th place: $25 Jose’s Blue Sombrero gift card