Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in Leading Edge Dental Center. Don't forget to add drillfree@aol.com to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Some readers see this part of your email after the subject line in the inbox. Write something brief and catchy, compelling them to open the email. HAVE YOU USED ALL YOUR 2015 INSURANCE AND/OR FLEX BENEFITS? USE IT OR LOSE IT! The end of the year is fast approaching! There is one tax task you can not overlook in the holiday rush. If you have a flexible savings account, or FSA, you need to check its balance and make sure you do not end up wasting that money. First, you can use the account money to pay for items and services that are not covered by your insurance, such as much needed dental work. Second, the saving process also saves you tax dollars. But the accounts have one drawback. In many instances, if you don't use the money by the end of your benefits year, which for most people is December 31st, you'll lose it. We also want you to have the best dental care and the healthiest teeth while getting the most out any insurance benefits you have remaining. Please remember when the policy renews you have lost the unused benefits! Please call our office at your convenience to make an appointment and finish your dental work. Don't lose out on what may be available to you. Keep in mind that time is limited at the end of this year, as Dr. Goone will be out of the office the last two weeks of December. Don't wait until the last minute to schedule so as to get the appointment times you prefer.
How To Prevent Scary Tooth Decay This Halloween Next to dressing up as their favorite alter-ego, your kids are probably looking forward to, and are salivating over, the amount of Halloween candy they will receive this year. From a parents stand point, the massive amount of candy that will soon be entering our homes is rather frightening; to say the least. If you are looking for an alternative to Halloween candy to either hand out to all of the ghouls and goblins that will arrive on your door step or you are trying to figure out a way to convince your kids to hand over their candy for a special Halloween treat, here is a list of the top Halloween candy alternatives for you to consider picking up for Halloween this year. Halloween Vampire Teeth - Vampire teeth are a fun way to scare your friends into thinking you've turned into "The Count" himself! Available in glow-in-the-dark or scary colors, vampire teeth are a great alternative to candy. Halloween Stickers and Temporary Tattoo's - Cheap and inexpensive, Halloween themed stickers and temporary tattoo's can be found almost anywhere and kids love them. Halloween Bubbles - Who doesn't love bubbles? Halloween themed bubbles can be handed out individually or packaged together with a selection of various Halloween goodies. If you can't find bubbles that have a Halloween theme, package up a bottle of bubbles in a scary Halloween gift bag. Halloween Pencils and Erasers - Pencils and erasers are a simple and inexpensive way to keep Halloween fun and exciting for school aged children.
Glow-In-The-Dark Bracelets, Necklaces, and Glow Sticks - This is probably my top pick for an alternative to Halloween candy. Glow-in-the-dark bracelets, necklaces and glow sticks can be purchased in packs of 10 for around $1.00 and are a real hit with kids of all ages. Very rarely do they make it into the candy sack - the kids will wear them instantly! Sugar free Gum and Candy - If you are looking for a toothfriendly Halloween treat to hand out, consider sugar free gum or candy. Xylitol is a sugar substitute that has been shown to reduce tooth decay, stop the progression of existing decay, and in some cases reverse existing tooth decay that was previously detected in the tooth. Toothbrush and Floss - Give your trick-or-treaters a special gift at Halloween by packaging up a toothbrush and floss in a Halloween gift bag. The kids will be surprised to find a new toothbrush and floss in their treat bags, and their parents will likely be very thankful to see a new toothbrush and floss to remove all of the sugar from their teeth. When you consider the cost of handing out candy, searching for an inexpensive Halloween candy alternative isn't all that hard. M ost dollar stores are packed full of fun Halloween toys for a very low cost. It is best to keep in mind that you don't have to take the fun out of Halloween by completely restricting the amount of candy you allow your children to consume. There are a number of fun ways to manage all of the Halloween candy that your kids will bring home after a night full of trick-or-treating. Binging on Halloween candy puts your kids a risk for tooth decay and gum disease. Learning how to keep Halloween fun and at the same time, keeping your kids teeth healthy will not only benefit them now, but in the future as well. HAVE YOU HAD YOUR FLU SHOT?
Getting a flu shot may protect you not only from flu, but also from pneumonia, the leading cause of flu-related hospitalizations and deaths, a new study suggests. Most children and adults hospitalized for flu-related pneumonia haven't had a flu shot, the researchers said. A lead researcher at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville has said that the Influenza vaccine can substantially reduce the risk of hospitalizations for influenza pneumonia, a serious complication of influenza infections. They estimate that approximately 57 percent of hospitalizations due to influenza pneumonia could be prevented by influenza vaccination. Approximately 6 percent of these patients had flu-related pneumonia, while other patients were hospitalized for pneumonia that was not caused by influenza. In the United States, annual flu epidemics send more than 200,000 people to the hospital and kill as many as 49,000, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Leading Edge Dental Center drgoone@gmail.com 847-679-0110 www.leadingedgedentalcenter.com See what's happening on our social sites: