Winter 2011

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Your Trust, Our InspirationThank you for being our patient

I think it’s pretty safe to say that our most important long-term relationships are those that bolster our health and infuse a sense of confident wellbeing. And because of the critical relationship between your dental health to your overall health our team is more committed than ever to providing an exceptional, well thought out and thorough dental experience.

We do not take your loyalty to our practice for granted. That you continue to be our patient is a constant and genuine inspiration for us to reassess our performance, to seek technologies that are state-of-the-art, and to create an environment that inspires your confidence and ease.

We are dedicated to building upon your trust, and working hard to provide the most comfortable environment.

Take care,

Dr. Emil Jansen

Invest In Yourself!You deserve a whiter smile!

If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you do good. You’ve heard it a million times before, but have you ever really listened? Like many old-fashioned recipes for success, this simple adage has the ring of truth. That’s why many people are investing time and money in themselves – to become more fit, more aware, more attractive.

Even if your lifestyle won’t allow you to hit the gym on a regular basis, you can still hit the ground running in your head start to look and feel better. Teeth whitening takes only a minimal investment of your time, and the rewards are well worth it. Today’s modern teeth whitening techniques are safe and effective when undertaken in the professional environment of our dental office.

Life’s little lapses like tea, coffee, smoking, or red wine can gradually leave surface stains that are easy to remove. Just getting older or inheriting a darker tooth colour can also dim your smile. Some smiles have lost their sparkle due to root canal treatments, fluorosis, or tetracycline use.

Teeth whitening is fast becoming the first therapy of choice for millions of people just like you. For a brighter whiter smile, please

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Say Yes To YouYou’ll smile more!

Though each of us inherits both good and not-so-good features from generations past, we are more than a patchwork of hand-me-down genes. We all have the power to learn to be happy with ourselves. Once that happens we can stop being self-conscious and enjoy being in the moment.

Positive self-esteem is more than just liking how you look. It’s about feeling good emotionally, mentally, and

physically. There is no question that your good oral health directly affects this perception.

We’re very proud when we can contribute to your well-being. Sometimes it’s by providing cosmetic treatments that

work with what you’ve got to help you change what you can. Other times it’s by providing quality care to achieve and maintain

your healthiest smile.Make regular visits part of your self-esteem regime!

According to Cornell University researchers, in addition to all your other daily choices, you make 200+ decisions a day – a minimum of 1,400 a week – just about what food and beverages to put in your mouth! And how about sorting through countless toothpastes, mouthrinses, and other oral care products on the market? We’d like to uncomplicate at least one part of your life. Here are three amazing smile sparklers. If you can’t settle on only one, consider all three!

Teeth whitening picks up your smile power by removing even the most stubborn stains caused by tobacco, tea, coffee, wine … or time.White fillings made from long-lasting easy-care materials matched to your own enamel colour will restore your smile to its original immaculate condition, so no one will guess you’ve ever had a cavity!Veneers are thin individually sculpted concealers that are applied to the surface of your own enamel.

There’s nothing superficial about the results though, thanks to sophisticated materials that are strong and require no special care. Veneers are an excellent choice to mask…l chipped, cracked, or worn teethl unattractive gapsl minor twists and overlapsl even the darkest stainsl misshaped teeth.

Still can’t decide? Keep it simple and give us a ring. We’ll work with you to help eliminate the guesswork!

smile again with veneers

Keep it simple, savvy, easy & sassy!3 KISSES For You

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Keep Up The Pace!You look terrific

We follow the golden rule: we treat our patients the way we would like to be treated. It’s important to us to provide you with real information, explain our recommendations, and give you time to absorb them. We understand that just as milestones like marriage, graduations, and retirement involve planning, ensuring your smile will last through your lifetime takes some forethought too. That’s where we would like to help you.

For example, some restorative solutions are so beautiful that you may believe they are only cosmetic. Yet many metal-free restorations made of white composite, porcelain, cast glass, or resin that are matched to your enamel were actually created to save your smile, not just dress it up.

Consider…When your tooth is too

damaged for a simple filling, inlays (which fill the cavity) or onlays (which also covers it) can be an excellent solution.

A crown can be used to cap your entire tooth to provide improved shape and strength. One or more can also be attached to a bridge when several teeth are missing.

A crown can also be placed on top of a permanently implanted artificial root made of biocompatible metal. These dental implants can also be used to anchor a bridge or a denture for greater stability.

Still have questions about your best smile-saving options? We will always be happy to answer them for you. Phone us today!

Planning the future of your smile

Please accept our sincere congratulations for every stride you’ve made towards achieving your most beautiful and healthful smile. We can see that you’re pleased – it shows!

We’d like to see you preserve that sparkle! Here are four easy steps to success…1. Brush to prevent the buildup of the bacterial biofilm that can lead to cavities and gum disease.2. Floss to reach below your gumline and between teeth where your brush can’t reach.3. Rinse with an alcohol-free antibacterial mouthrinse. 4. Keep your regular hygiene visits so we can keep your smile clean and fresh.

Pink healthy gums, spotlessly clean enamel, and beautifully maintained natural-looking cosmetic restorations will enhance your smile for years to come.

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It’s Called What?Find out if you do itBruxism, the often unconscious

habit of clenching and grinding your teeth, can run in families. Stress is the most frequent cause. Some children grind, but it is most common in 20-40 year olds. Three times as many women do it, yet it has also been linked with apnoea – multiple cessation of breathing through the night – which is more common in men. Male or female, whatever your age, bruxism can damage your teeth and dental restorations and cause jaw and facial pain and headaches. We can check you for…n signs of bruxismn problems with your biten the need for a custom

nightguard or splint.

Your doctor can recommend… n stress counselling n exercise &/or physiotherapy n medication.

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practice information

Dr. EW Jansen IncorporatedPractice Number: 5444713Dr. Emil Jansen 46 Estcourt Drive, Wierda ParkCenturion, Gauteng0157

Office HoursMon-Thu 7:45 am – 5:15 pmFriday 8:00 am – 2:00 pmAppointments available after hours.

Contact InformationOffice +27 12 653 4119

Emergencies:Dr. Jansen +27 83 325 4200

Email emil@emiljansen.comWeb site www.emiljansen.com

Office StaffCoreen ..................... Accounts ManagerWilma, Martie ............ Dental Assistants

Referrals Inspire Us…To raise the bar

We love it when our patients refer us to family and friends. It speaks volumes to how much you trust us to provide you with the best possible oral health care. And it even goes beyond that. Your referrals inspire us!

Every time you refer our practice to people you care about, it re-energizes our commitment to ensure that your entire experience at our practice is relaxing, comfortable, and even educational – from the time you arrive, to the attention, care, and support you are given while you’re here – to our continued communication beyond your appointment. It compels us to continually raise the bar and discover new ways we can provide you with even more.

So, please keep the referrals coming. Your inspiration benefits everyone – you, as well as your family and friends.

Don’t Fall Behind!Use your benefits

We know that by now, you understand that any advice we give to you is out of genuine concern for your well-being. Whether we recommend a treatment plan, suggest a lifestyle change, or encourage you to use up your annual insurance benefits, our sole motive is to help you achieve optimal oral health.

As we get further into the year, time starts to run out for you to make the most of your insurance before it expires on December 31st. We will start to remind you more often as the days pass, but only because we don’t want you to lose valuable benefits which won’t carry over to next year.

Please take a moment to check your remaining insurance benefits … then book an appointment to make the most of them!

Implants: A New SmileComfort and confidence again

Whether you’re missing one or all of your teeth, there’s now an exciting option that will help you smile with confidence again. Thousands of people are flashing smiles that have been beautified by implants, a fabulous tooth replacement technique that can be performed right here in our office.

Implants are made of special biomaterials that are surgically placed in the jawbone under your gumline. After a few months the implant becomes anchored to the surrounding bone. A natural-looking replacement tooth is then permanently attached to the implant to replace the form and function of a real tooth. Implants can be used to stabilize dentures and bridges, replace just one tooth or to rebuild an entire jaw of missing teeth. The best part is that they look and feel just like natural teeth.

Dental implants are reliable. Patients have retained them for more than twenty years with a better than 90% success rate. Most patients can receive implant treatments right in our office. We will use a local or general aenesthetic to ensure comfort during the procedure.

Dental implants have helped thousands of people to eat, smile and speak with renewed self-confidence. Patients who practice good oral home care and regular dental checkups can enjoy implants that last a lifetime. We can help you decide if a dental implant is right for you. The investment in your smile is well worthwhile.