November 1, 2011
admin @ 2:00 pm
Water Tower Dental Care hopes all of our patients had a happy and safe Halloween. Please call with any and all candy emergencies 312-787-2131.
October 3, 2011
admin @ 6:25 pm
Interesting excerpt from an article written by Jean Weiss for MSN Health and Fitness. Enjoy and let WTDC know what you think. Remember to always replace your old toothbrush with the complimentary brush we give you at your hygiene appointment. See you soon!
One of Nine things You Shouldn’t Share
Toothbrushes
You’re about to spend the night at a friend’s house, but forgot your toothbrush. Especially if your friend is a romantic partner, you may be tempted to use his or hers—after all, you’ve been kissing already, so it’s probably OK, right? Wrong.
“You abrade your skin when you brush your teeth,” Gerba says. “I wouldn’t share a toothbrush, not even with someone you are kissing.” Blood-borne disease, such as hepatitis B and C, and HIV, can be transmitted through a toothbrush, whereas they are less likely to be transmitted through kissing. You can also pick up someone’s respiratory or other illnesses, such as a cold or the flu, by sharing a toothbrush.
If you are a mere night away from gum recession or otherwise can’t stand to go without brushing, there are ways to disinfect the brush. Gerba suggests boiling a toothbrush in hot water or using an ultraviolet light system or sanitizing solution made for this purpose.
August 17, 2011
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In the July 2011 issue of SHAPE magazine www.SHAPE.com I noticed a very interesting snippet on page 95. In the Oral Report it was advised to stick your tongue out at your doctor or dentist at your next visit, this is the best way to check for tongue cancer. It went on to say that tongue cancer, while still rare, has increased by 111 percent among Caucasian women younger than 44. While the cause for the increase is a mystery, a study by University of North Carolina researchers have not linked the increase to HPV, smoking or drinking. We at Water Tower Dental Care would be happy to have you stick out your tongue at us and be on the lookout for persistent irritation of the tongue or sores that don’t go away. Give us a call 312-787-2131.
July 26, 2011
admin @ 3:07 pm
While in the office today I noticed a woman getting her teeth looked at by a dentist on Good Morning America. Intrigued , I wanted to see what they were addressing on the show. I was impressed by the program and what it had to say. As a dental office we are always here for our patients and available for questions and concerns regarding health and cosmetic issues. Check out the program and let us know what you think. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/bleachorexia-quest-pearly-whites-destroy-teeth/story?id=13733092
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Hey moms! Come see Dr. Stino at Kookaburra Cafe August 11th, @ 7pm with “Families in the Loop” for a special mommy pampering evening featuring smile and skin makeover tips-prizes to be won and gifts to go home withhttp://bit.ly/rtQ87x!
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Time for some T.L.Me, as in Totally Loving Me, time! Why? Because we’re mamas, and we deserve it! Join us on August 11 at 7:00 PM for an unbelievable night of beauty boosting tips from two experts: Dermatologist Dina Elrashidy and Dentist Rana Stino, who focus on glamming-up gal pals like us. Space is limited so RSVP right away!
May 26, 2011
admin @ 2:44 pm
Water Tower Dental Care will be closed after 8pm Thursday May 26th thru Monday May 30th observing Memorial Day. We look forward to seeing our patients on Tuesday May 31st . If you have a dental emergency during this time, a dentist will be available by calling our office and following the instructions given. We hope all of our patients have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend and we look forward to seeing your smiles soon!
May 3, 2011
admin @ 7:13 pm
To celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday May 8th, 2011, Water Tower Dental Care is offering a special prize package for the first person who comments on our blog. Nothing brightens a day like a bright, white smile from your Mom on Mother’s Day. Make a comment regarding the WTDC blog, be sure to include your contact information and your mother will receive custom whitening trays AND a Sonicare toothbrush with a UV sanitizer for only $100. This is a prize package worth over $400!!! Your team at Water Tower Dental Care wishes all of our patients and their families a Happy Mother’s Day and we look forward to seeing your smiles.
April 26, 2011
admin @ 7:44 pm
Look for Dr. Aneszko and the Water Tower Dental Care team installing bells on bikes throughout the city parks all summer long in 2011. Dr. Aneszko and his team are promoting safety along the lakeside because of the many accidents that happen to pedestrians . Grab a bell when you are here next or feel free to stop by and pick one up. The next time you are riding your bike, let someone know you are coming. “Ring a bell, Save a Tooth!”
April 12, 2011
admin @ 9:47 pm
Make an appointment with Water Tower Dental Care for your oral cancer screening today. According to Brian Hill, oral cancer survivor and founder of The Oral Cancer Foundation (www. oralcancerfoundation.org). “It used to be older individuals who were habitual tobacco users. Now, the primary cause of oral cancers, approximately 63%, is the HPV-16 virus.” HPV-16 is one of several strains of the human papilloma virus widely known to cause genital warts and cervical cancer. According to Hill, “Anyone who is old enough to have sex is old enough to have the virus and should be screened for oral cancer. Basically, any adult who walks into a dentist’s office should be screened,” Hill said in an interview.
The screening for oral cancer is fast and pain free using the Velscope by LED Dental which uses a special light that detects abnormal cells by making them glow.
Call 312-787-2131 to schedule a 30 minute velscope appointment with Dr. Aneszko or Dr. Stino today!
March 17, 2011
admin @ 8:20 pm
Water Tower Dental Care wishes all of our patients and their families a healthy and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This is the only day in the year we condone a green smile so take advantage of it. May everyone be lucky enough to find a pot of gold today from a Leprechaun.
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