June 2013: Tips, eNews and More!     June 21st is the first day of summer as well as the summer solstice. It will be the longest sun lit day this year and we hope you make the most of it. If you are looking for an excuse to get outside around lunch time, try this: take a look at your shadow outdoors at noon on the 21st, it will be your shortest 'noontime' shadow of the year...That's worth a look! Are your children on Summer Break? A break from their schedule does not mean a break from proper oral hygiene. If they are off to camp or traveling over the upcoming weeks, make sure their next cleaning is scheduled ahead of time. That way we can ensure that they start summer off with a healthy smile. Patio Season Smile If you are interested in bringing out your beautiful, healthy smile for the endless photo opportunities of Patio Season, give us a call or request an appointment here. Now is a great time for us to discuss the smile of your dreams. Reminder: While we understand the impulses and spontaneity that the summer can bring, please remember to notify us at least 48 hours in advance by phone if a summer activity creates the need to reschedule an appointment. Have a great summer and Happy Fathers' Day (on the 16th) to all of the dads out there, Dr. Charles Weingarten and Team Office News! For a week in February, Dr. Weingarten attended a course on occlusion in Seattle, taught by Dr. John Kois, a world-renowned prosthodontist/ dental specialist in Seattle. He took the first two levels of a nine level program to enhance his capabilities in dealing with complex treatment plans. Also, Dr. Weirngarten's dental assistant, Wendy will be a nanna/grandmother to a baby boy, Ethan Oliver, by the time you read this message! Mind the Gap! Are you hesitant to show your teeth when you smile? Is your smile missing something? Maybe even a full tooth! Many people, for one reason or another, have lost a tooth. Reasons range from poor dental hygiene to any variety of accidents. Whatever the reason for the missing tooth we can repair your smile and replace your tooth with a dental implant. A dental implant is a small prosthetic post that is placed into the bone of the upper or lower jaw. The post functions as the root portion of a lost natural tooth and serves as an anchor for a replacement tooth. An artificial tooth is then attached to the post. Dental implants look and feel exactly like natural teeth - in fact, no one other than you and your dentist will be able to tell the difference. Who are dental implants for? Click here. Lighten Up this Summer! As Spring gives way to Summer many fresh local foods are in season, making it the perfect time to start eating more raw foods. This means trying to build more of your meals around fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and sprouts. Raw foods are loaded with enzymes, vitamins and nutrients. We are not suggesting you become a 'raw foodie' or adhere to strict guidelines, rather that you incorporate more fresh raw foods into your diet. Even if half of your meals each day consist of raw food as the foundation you will have more energy, lose weight and feel great. Five easy ways to add more raw to your diet: Click here.