Saturday, September 25, 2010
School Support!
Your South Austin Dental team is proud to say that we are supporting Kiker Elementary with their annual directory. Actually Circle C Dental contributed to Bowie la crosse team and Dr. Pham visited and spoke to both Mills Elementary School and Circle C Child Development Center. One of our great staff members was in Westlake choir back in the day, so we also support Westlake High Schools. Actually, speaking of which, we are less than 10 minutes from Bee Caves Road and Mopac. For all our patients from the Westlake area, you may also have seen Dr. Pham going to church at Saint John Neumann. Yes, that is him.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
OK I am sure you have seen this before, but if not, here is a link to the youtube video of the hilarious kid after sedation at a dentist's office: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs
In case you were wondering, at Circle C Dental we do offer sedation. Sedation varies from gas (nitrous oxide) to pills to IV sedation for wisdom teeth extraction done by Dr. David Burden. Dentistry no longer has to be scary! Our team at your South Austin dentist will take great care of you!
In case you were wondering, at Circle C Dental we do offer sedation. Sedation varies from gas (nitrous oxide) to pills to IV sedation for wisdom teeth extraction done by Dr. David Burden. Dentistry no longer has to be scary! Our team at your South Austin dentist will take great care of you!
Call us if you have any questions!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
End of the Year coming up!
The end of the year is coming up! I love this time of the year. When Labor Day rolls around, summer is ending. Before you know it, Halloween is here. Then Thanksgiving and before you know it, Christmas -- my favorite holiday -- is here!
October, November and December are super busy times for South Austin Dental practice Circle C Dental. Many of you are blessed with dental insurance. One of the things about dental insurance though is that unlike cellular phone minutes, they don't roll over. Your benefits end at the calender year on December 31st. So all your benefits -- including the deductible that you've met -- are all gone! Same thing with Flex spend accounts (FSA) accounts. They typically end also.
As such EVERYONE wants an appointment at the end of the year. So consider calling us for an appointment and taking advantage of your remaining benefits before the end of the year before all the convenient times are taken.
One of the issues that sometimes arises is that people need a crown (aka a cap). Unfortunately their insurance won't pay for it until the crown is placed into the mouth. At Circle C Dental - your south Austin dentist - this is NOT an issue. With many other dental teams, you have to wear a temporary in your mouth for 1 month and then come back for the final crown. At Circle C Dental (www.circlecdental.com) using the latest CEREC technology, we can create your final tooth colored, beautiful porcelain crown in the same visit. We offer same day treatment instead of extended mont wait now!
Some of the more popular procedures that are requested at the end of the year include teeth whitening (brightening) for end of the year Christmas and holiday pictures and braces.
I have been asked many times if we do Zoom whitening. Zoom whitening is a brand name of in office whitening. You can view one of the older posts here for more information about whitening. The laser in Zoom whitening is more of a marketing gimmick than actual effectiveness. The laser in Zoom whitening was thought to better whiten teeth due to heating the whitening solution, but what has been discovered is that the laser just makes your teeth more sensitive due to the heat. So here at your South Austin Dental Team Circle C Dental, we whitening without the laser and risk of additional and unnecessary teeth sensitivity. We can get you the equivalent of about 2 week's worth of whitening in 2 hours. Call us at 512-301-2483 or visit us at www.circlecdental.com for more information.
Also people ask us braces? Why braces at the end of the year??? Honestly, I don't know why. I guess people think about what they want all year and decide at the end of the year that either they want a change or an early Christmas present for themselves. Or maybe it's a great way use remaining orthodontic and braces benefits. In any case, Circle C Dental in South Austin can move your teeth in about 6 months using the Six Month Smiles Braces technique. Please see our previous post on here for more information about braces, but instead of spending 2-3 years in all metal braces, we can often times straighten your teeth and give you a beautiful smile in a much quicker time frame!
Oh last thing is we have 1 more order of Oral B Triumph Electric toothbrushes at 65 percent off! I really believe that this is the last offer. Our Oral B rep asked us if we wanted 1 final order with the rebates and we said sure!
Please call Circle C Dental in South Austin at 512-301-2483 or visit our website at www.circlecdental.com for an appointment or for any information! Dr. Tuan Pham and the rest of the South Austin Dental Team will help you out!!
October, November and December are super busy times for South Austin Dental practice Circle C Dental. Many of you are blessed with dental insurance. One of the things about dental insurance though is that unlike cellular phone minutes, they don't roll over. Your benefits end at the calender year on December 31st. So all your benefits -- including the deductible that you've met -- are all gone! Same thing with Flex spend accounts (FSA) accounts. They typically end also.
As such EVERYONE wants an appointment at the end of the year. So consider calling us for an appointment and taking advantage of your remaining benefits before the end of the year before all the convenient times are taken.
One of the issues that sometimes arises is that people need a crown (aka a cap). Unfortunately their insurance won't pay for it until the crown is placed into the mouth. At Circle C Dental - your south Austin dentist - this is NOT an issue. With many other dental teams, you have to wear a temporary in your mouth for 1 month and then come back for the final crown. At Circle C Dental (www.circlecdental.com) using the latest CEREC technology, we can create your final tooth colored, beautiful porcelain crown in the same visit. We offer same day treatment instead of extended mont wait now!
Some of the more popular procedures that are requested at the end of the year include teeth whitening (brightening) for end of the year Christmas and holiday pictures and braces.
I have been asked many times if we do Zoom whitening. Zoom whitening is a brand name of in office whitening. You can view one of the older posts here for more information about whitening. The laser in Zoom whitening is more of a marketing gimmick than actual effectiveness. The laser in Zoom whitening was thought to better whiten teeth due to heating the whitening solution, but what has been discovered is that the laser just makes your teeth more sensitive due to the heat. So here at your South Austin Dental Team Circle C Dental, we whitening without the laser and risk of additional and unnecessary teeth sensitivity. We can get you the equivalent of about 2 week's worth of whitening in 2 hours. Call us at 512-301-2483 or visit us at www.circlecdental.com for more information.
Also people ask us braces? Why braces at the end of the year??? Honestly, I don't know why. I guess people think about what they want all year and decide at the end of the year that either they want a change or an early Christmas present for themselves. Or maybe it's a great way use remaining orthodontic and braces benefits. In any case, Circle C Dental in South Austin can move your teeth in about 6 months using the Six Month Smiles Braces technique. Please see our previous post on here for more information about braces, but instead of spending 2-3 years in all metal braces, we can often times straighten your teeth and give you a beautiful smile in a much quicker time frame!
Oh last thing is we have 1 more order of Oral B Triumph Electric toothbrushes at 65 percent off! I really believe that this is the last offer. Our Oral B rep asked us if we wanted 1 final order with the rebates and we said sure!
Please call Circle C Dental in South Austin at 512-301-2483 or visit our website at www.circlecdental.com for an appointment or for any information! Dr. Tuan Pham and the rest of the South Austin Dental Team will help you out!!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Top of the line Oral B Electric Toothbrush for how much??
We typically recommend Oral B Triumph with the Smart Screen Guide that tells A that informs you how long to brush, how hard to push and where to brush for that dentist-smooth clean feeling!
For a limited time, Oral B is now offering mail in rebates (There is a 50% off rebate AND a $15 rebate) which bring it from $119.08 (our price. HEB and Target sell it for 149.99) down to ONLY $44.45!!! I have no idea why there is such a steep rebate on this -- maybe Oral B is trying to gain market share at the end of a quarter??
If you’ve wanted a top of the line electric toothbrush, now is the time to get one. Come by our office and pick one up before our supply runs out. Quantities are limited!
For a limited time, Oral B is now offering mail in rebates (There is a 50% off rebate AND a $15 rebate) which bring it from $119.08 (our price. HEB and Target sell it for 149.99) down to ONLY $44.45!!! I have no idea why there is such a steep rebate on this -- maybe Oral B is trying to gain market share at the end of a quarter??
If you’ve wanted a top of the line electric toothbrush, now is the time to get one. Come by our office and pick one up before our supply runs out. Quantities are limited!
Friday, June 11, 2010
My Kid Fell!! Now What??
Ahhh it's been 2 months since a last blog post!
So I've gotten this question enough in the last 2 weeks that it's time for a post about it. What do you do when your kid falls and injures a tooth?
If a kid falls and hits his/her mouth and it's bleeding, first of all don't worry about the tooth that very second. Make sure your kid is ok, the bleeding (if any) stops and calm him/her down.
Now we can focus on the teeth. Most kids fall and injure a tooth in the front of the mouth. Here's the big thing: if the tooth falls out and it is a baby tooth, DO NOT put the tooth back in the mouth because it can damage an adult tooth. If it is an adult tooth and it comes out, then put it in some milk and come over to the dentist immediately. Now, some do recommend rinsing the tooth and sticking it back into the mouth and then going to the dentist. I would say to you, unless you absolutely cannot make it to the dentist right away, that you do not stick the tooth back in. (What if dirt remains on the tooth, etc.)
If the tooth doesn't come out, but it's loose, don't try to wiggle it or play with it. Come see the dentist. You might damage it more by wiggling it around.
In any case, if your child ever falls and injures a tooth, make it over to the dentist ASAP. Our number is 512-301-2483 if you need one!
So I've gotten this question enough in the last 2 weeks that it's time for a post about it. What do you do when your kid falls and injures a tooth?
If a kid falls and hits his/her mouth and it's bleeding, first of all don't worry about the tooth that very second. Make sure your kid is ok, the bleeding (if any) stops and calm him/her down.
Now we can focus on the teeth. Most kids fall and injure a tooth in the front of the mouth. Here's the big thing: if the tooth falls out and it is a baby tooth, DO NOT put the tooth back in the mouth because it can damage an adult tooth. If it is an adult tooth and it comes out, then put it in some milk and come over to the dentist immediately. Now, some do recommend rinsing the tooth and sticking it back into the mouth and then going to the dentist. I would say to you, unless you absolutely cannot make it to the dentist right away, that you do not stick the tooth back in. (What if dirt remains on the tooth, etc.)
If the tooth doesn't come out, but it's loose, don't try to wiggle it or play with it. Come see the dentist. You might damage it more by wiggling it around.
In any case, if your child ever falls and injures a tooth, make it over to the dentist ASAP. Our number is 512-301-2483 if you need one!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
6 Month Smiles Cosmetic Braces
I love doing braces. I love seeing teeth move. It amazes me how fast I can straighten people's teeth sometimes and give them beautiful smiles that they have wanted their whole life. Not only that, but doing so in about 6 months. Anyhow, a picture says a 1000 words.
Patient #1 wanted braces her whole life. Finally decided it's time. Here is before:
Here is 4.5 months later! I wanted them on a little longer (after all I am a picky dentist), but she was thrilled with them and wanted to take an awesome vacation. Who could blame her?
Here is patient number 2 that I am seeing right now. Once again, she has wanted braces for a long time and consulted with several doctors. Here is before:
Here is a picture of treatment ONLY 2 MONTHS IN!!! Look at the dramatic movement! Also note how the brackets are clear. Not only are they fast, but they are clear!
Visit our website: www.CircleCDental.com or give us a call at 512-301-248 if you have any questions!
Patient #1 wanted braces her whole life. Finally decided it's time. Here is before:
Here is 4.5 months later! I wanted them on a little longer (after all I am a picky dentist), but she was thrilled with them and wanted to take an awesome vacation. Who could blame her?
Here is patient number 2 that I am seeing right now. Once again, she has wanted braces for a long time and consulted with several doctors. Here is before:
Here is a picture of treatment ONLY 2 MONTHS IN!!! Look at the dramatic movement! Also note how the brackets are clear. Not only are they fast, but they are clear!
Visit our website: www.CircleCDental.com or give us a call at 512-301-248 if you have any questions!
gingivitis
So a perk of being a dentist is that I get my teeth cleaned whenever I want. Usually 4x a year. So did I have gingivitis?
Yes, I'm ashamed to say yes. Localized gingivitis in just 1 spot though! I brush 3x a day and floss at least twice a day and I still had one spot with a 4 and bleeding on probing. Like I've mentioned, gum disease (or progression of gum disease) just doesn't hurt and give you pain symptoms like a tooth ache.
So morale of the story? Getting your teeth cleaned and check up is VERY IMPORTANT. If a dentist that flosses at least 2x, brushes 3x a day and gets teeth cleaned 4x a year can get gingivitis, so can you!
Yes, I'm ashamed to say yes. Localized gingivitis in just 1 spot though! I brush 3x a day and floss at least twice a day and I still had one spot with a 4 and bleeding on probing. Like I've mentioned, gum disease (or progression of gum disease) just doesn't hurt and give you pain symptoms like a tooth ache.
So morale of the story? Getting your teeth cleaned and check up is VERY IMPORTANT. If a dentist that flosses at least 2x, brushes 3x a day and gets teeth cleaned 4x a year can get gingivitis, so can you!
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