Over the last few years, electronic cigarettes have really become a trend. Many use it as an alternative to smoking regular tobacco cigarettes with the thought that they are not as damaging to your lungs and body. Others use the E-cigs as a transition to cut down on nicotine while they quit smoking regular cigarettes. The truth is, research is just starting to uncover the negative effects that the E-cigs may have to our health. History shows us that it can take decades to study the long term affects of products like this. In the early stages of research, they are uncovering proof that shows cellular change and cellular death at a rate of up to 53% in oral tissue. Studies are also showing that smoking these can be detrimental to your lung health causing an irreversible lung disease commonly known as “popcorn lung”. Think that smoking an E-cigarette doesn’t release second hand vapors? Think again. They do emit second hand toxins which include formaldehyde and other carcinogens.

Only time and further studies will reveal the potential fate of someone who smokes E-cigarettes. We care about your oral health and your overall health. The only safe option is to eliminate cigarettes, E-cigarettes and all other forms of smoke or smokeless tobacco from your life. Did you know that your staff at Elmbrook Family Dental is trained to help you quit? That’s right! Next time you see us, just ask. We are happy to help provide you with the first steps toward quitting and get you further resources as well.

Want to learn more about “popcorn lungs” or lung scarring and it’s long term effects? Visit here: http://www.dentalproductsreport.com/dental/article/e-cigarettes-shown-be-detrimental-oral-health-new-study?kara-rdh

For our other resources, please follow these links.

http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/smoking-facts/e-cigarettes-and-lung-health.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/

http://www.dentalproductsreport.com/dental/article/e-cigarettes-shown-be-detrimental-oral-health-new-study?kara-rdh

Elmbrook Family Dental is hosting our 8th Annual March Madness college basketball tournament for current patients! (Patients having 1 cleaning within the last 12 months)

In years past, our NCAA tournament contest was a hit and this year we’re making it even better by awarding prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place!

1^st place: $150 Bartolotta Gift Card

          2^nd place: Custom Whitening Trays

          3^rd place: 4 Movie Tickets and Snack Passes

          4^th place: $25 Blackfinn Gift Card

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 pick who you think will win. For more information, click the “How to Play” link.

You must sign-up and pick your teams by the tip-off of the first game on March 16th in order to play.  You will not be able to pick your teams until the tournament field is announced on March 12th.

The contest through ESPN is open to anyone, however in order to be eligible for a prize from Elmbrook Family Dental you must be a current patient, meaning 1 cleaning within the last 12 months.

When you’re looking for a dentist there are a few things that you must consider.  Is my dentist convenient? Does my dentist care about my comfort and wellbeing? And most importantly, does my dentist take my insurance? Finding a great dentist in the greater Milwaukee area is now easier than ever. It’s a no-brainer! Elmbrook Family Dental has a dentist in Pewaukee that is ready to treat you with award-winning dental services that are worth the drive. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel named our dental office the Best Dental Office in the Greater Milwaukee Area for 2016, and we’re ready to show how our convenient office cares about you and makes our services affordable for every patient.

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