Increase your smile power. Ask us about teeth whitening!

Produced for the Patients of Dr. Matthew T. Lubbers & Dr. Lynda M. Mackus Winter 2011

Hudsonville Family DentistryYour Partners

for a brighthealthy& Smile.

Sending you the warmest of wishes

for the new year

Warm NeWsletter WelcomeFirst of all, we would like to take this opportunity to

welcome you to the very first issue of our newsletter “SMILE”. We have selected this tool so we can better communicate with you between your appointments, share important information about the dental industry, and inform you of what is going on in our own practice.

Now, as we approach the two year anniversary of our move to our Balsam Drive office, we’d like to thank you for making this move with us. Thank you for your continued support, your ongoing loyalty and your valued referrals. Our new facility has allowed us to provide you with consistent, quality care. It has been a pleasure seeing our patients throughout this transition period and encourage those who have not visited us as yet to come in and see our facilities. We hope to make you ‘Smile’.

Finally, in this new year, we wish you health and joy.

Yours in good dental health,

Dr. Lubbers, Dr. Mackus, & team.

The staff at Hudsonville Family Dentistry

When an employer or prospective client has to make a choice and all else is equal, your appearance and grooming could make or break your chances. So it’s only reasonable that you want to look your best. It’s good to know that while many products promise more than they can deliver, you can count on cosmetic dentistry to give you long-lasting results you’ll be proud of.

We’ll be happy to talk to you about affordable non-surgical treatments like whitening, recontouring, bonding, and veneers that can literally transform

Fast Track – Fast ResultsThere are some claims you can believe in

your smile, often within only one or two visits. Whiten your smile by as many as

eight shades with safe reliable dentist-supervised teeth whitening. Brighten your smile with enamel-

colored fi llings to replace older metal and stained white fi llings. Re-shape teeth, close spaces

between teeth, repair chips and fractures, and strengthen teeth where enamel has been lost with bonding or beautiful translucent hand-crafted porcelain veneers.

Cosmetic dentistry means more

than camoufl aging smile fl aws. Sure, permanent dental implants that replace lost teeth will keep you looking good, but they also prevent tilting and shifting teeth that will both alter your bite and your ability to speak, eat, and chew. Gum recontouring can restore balance and symmetry to a too-gummy smile or uneven gumline that detracts from otherwise healthy beautiful teeth.

In the competitive world of business where opinions are formed in only seconds, we’re proud that we can help you feel self-confi dent – and confi dent in us.

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Green gyms are in, and it’s a growing movement. Traditional gyms use a lot of electricity, and increasingly providers are looking at how they can become more energy-efficient. In the meantime, consider working out on your gym’s self-powered equipment instead of the energy-hogging ones.

And what about this? By participating in conservation activities like trail building, you can stay fit, connect with the environment, and help your community.

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Play tennis swim snowshoe or ski Run Hike

The Game’s Afoot Go green & have fun!

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For some time, advanced gum disease, called periodontitis, has been linked to complications of pregnancy including premature birth, low birth-weight, toxemia, and gestational diabetes. Research has strengthened this association by showing that gestational diabetes appears in women with gum disease – even if they don’t smoke or drink. Gestational diabetes usually disappears once the baby is born, but it places you at a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later on.

So how to prevent gum disease? The best prevention is regular dental care and thorough daily brushing and fl ossing to remove the buildup of plaque, the natural biofi lm that is always present in your mouth.

Pregnancy is a time of hormonal fl uctuations that can alter the bacterial and acidic balance in your mouth and leave you a little more susceptible to gum disease. That’s why, during your pregnancy, we may suggest more frequent follow-up than you’re used to. Yet everyone at every age needs to maintain their oral health because gum disease has also been linked to cardiovascular diseases, osteoarthritis, kidney disease, cancers, respiratory diseases, and diabetes in the general population.

Using tools on teethOuch. Knives, forks, keys – our inventiveness is legend. You risk damaging teeth and gums! Carry dental floss instead.

Using teeth as toolsTearing food packets, prying off container lids and bottle caps, and chewing pens and pencils can lead to cuts, damaged jaw joints, or chipped and broken teeth.

Using tobacco productsSmoking cigarettes and cigars, or chewing smokeless tobacco, can lead to oral cancer as well as gum disease, tooth loss, and unattractive staining.

Indulging your sweet toothToo many sugary soft drinks, acidic power drinks, candies, and other sweet treats are well-known culprits.

Avoiding routinesDon’t skip brushing and flossing your teeth or your regular dental visits. Avoid costly dental bills instead by preventing tooth decay and gum disease with excellent home care. You’ll also be keeping your breath fresh and your smile white and appealing.

Pregnancy Perio RiskOral health could affect you & your baby

No matter what your stage of life, don’t wait until you see symptoms of infl ammation including redness, puffi ness, or bleeding gums. Even if you think you are problem-free, don’t skip your recall visits. We screen for gum disease at every visit ...because we like to see you smiling.

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Easy On YouEasy on your wallet

Here are some budget-friendly ways to de-stress:Picnic in the park. Relax, dress casually, and don’t worry about which

fork to use. Take a simple pre-prepared meal with you.

Dine at home. Have a special family meal. Let everybody pitch in. It’s fun to share the cooking (and cleaning!), and even little ones can help.

Step back. Back in the day, a leisurely car ride to the countryside or a long meandering walk through the neighborhood were simple and affordable ways to stay tuned to nature, community, and family.

Create a home spa. Alone, or with friends and family at your “spa,” create a custom facial, manicure, and pedicure. Raiding your fridge and cupboards for natural spa ingredients just adds to the fun.

Information included is not dental or medical advice. For your specific information be sure to consult our office. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, please contact us directly.

officeinformationHudsonville Family DentistryDr. Matthew T. Lubbers Dr. Lynda M. Mackus5813 Balsam DriveHudsonville, MI 49426

Office HoursMon-Thu 8:00 am – 5:00 pmClosed daily for lunch @ 12am – 1pm

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Office StaffJustine, Barb, Sharlyn, Staci ....HygienistsBev, Mecca .......................... AssistantsSusan, Becky, Lorri ....Office Coordinators

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Waste Not, Want Not Benefit now!We just love it when we get to be the bearers of good tidings! This is our chance

to remind you that for most people, January signifies renewal time for insurance benefits. That means you get to begin the year with a clean slate and a fresh start for your smiling future.

Early in the new year is an excellent time for an examination so that we can monitor your oral health and review your home care regime. It’s a great opportunity to consider cosmetic or orthodontic procedures you might have been postponing. Once we’ve assessed your oral health, we’ll be happy to sit down with you to help map out your personal treatment options.

Make this your year to have a healthy, happy, fabulous smile. Don’t waste a minute of it!

Why is it that these days you can’t tell whether someone’s terrific smile is a gift of nature or has been revitalized by dentistry? It’s because fabulous restorative materials like porcelains and ceramics create crowns that are so beautiful and translucent that they look just like natural enamel. They also resist chipping, staining, and cracks, and are strong enough to withstand natural biting pressure. So your smile is not only better ... it’s completely natural looking.Here’s how...

1) Cover your damaged tooth completely to protect and strengthen it with a single crown.

2) Fill a space from tooth loss due to decay, genetics, or an accident by

Like A Force Of Nature!combining more than one crown with a bridge. This excellent option can prevent your other teeth from drifting and altering your ability to chew, speak, and socialize.

3) Create a permanent new tooth by incorporating a single crown onto the root of a dental implant placed into your jawbone. Several crowns can be attached to an implant bridge and implants can also be used to secure a denture. By anchoring implants permanently into your jawbone, the bone loss that normally accompanies the loss of a tooth is prevented.

Contemporary crowns used with dental implants and crown and bridge restorations can shine up your smile and re-generate your confidence.

I would like to thank Dr. Lubbers for his care during

the time I lost my two front teeth. He followed the process

through surgery and bone grafting with the oral surgeon,

fitting me with a partial during the healing process, and

finally installing implants. Dr. Lubbers was on time at every stage. He also took

the time to make sure I was comfortable while his work was

done exactly right in a clean and professional environment.

I would highly recommend Dr. Lubbers as a person who truly cares for his patients.

Glenn N.

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