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Friday, September 16, 2011

September 2011- Case Of The Month!


Our September 2011 case of the month is an Invisalign and Veneer, smile makeover combo. The 31 year old female patent's chief complaint was that her lateral teeth were considerably smaller than her central teeth. She also presented with crowding on her lower arch that we corrected with Invisalign. We used the Invisalign on the upper arch to move her teeth into a position that would require minimal preparation for her veneers. After completing the Invisalign, we whitened her teeth with ZOOM II in office whitening and placed 4 empress porcelain veneers on her front teeth. The result is the more complete and natural looking smile the patient was looking for!

posted by Amy De Lassus at 10:37 AM

Monday, September 12, 2011

Gum Disease- What are the signs?

Gum Disease or Periodontal Disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. Gum disease can be easily treated if it is caught in its early stages. Be sure to contact us if you notice any of the following warning signs.

1. Your gums bleed very easily.
2. Your gums are very red, tender and swollen.
3. Your gums feel like they are pulling away from your teeth.
4. Your notice pus between your teeth when you push on your gums.
5. You notice bad breath or have a bad taste in your mouth.
6. Your teeth and bite feel like they are shifting and changing.
7. Your teeth feel mobile or loose.
8. Your partial/dentures are not fitting properly.

Gum disease is caused by plaque remaining around the teeth below the gumline. Over time the plaque and bacteria under the gumline causes boneloss around the teeth, which leads to tooth loss.


While brushing twice daily is a good start, it's not enough to prevent gum disease. Daily flossing will aid in breaking up the plaque in between your teeth before it hardens into a thick deposit called tartar. If tartar remains on your teeth for an extended period of time it will lead to chronic infection and inflammation. Once tartar is present on your teeth it can only be removed by having a professional cleaning.

Dr. Emery sees all patients for their dental hygiene check-ups to ensure that gum disease is caught early and treated properly. She will determine the best treatment plan for each patient to keep their gums healthy. It's important to follow her recommendations to avoid gum disease now and in the future.

Contact us to schedule your next visit with Dr. Emery to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

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posted by Amy De Lassus at 3:32 PM

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

August 2011 Case of the Month


Our August case of the month is a 36 yr. old mother of 3, who traveled to us from Boston, Massachusetts for her smile makeover. Her chief complaint was that the teeth next to her front teeth (lateral teeth) had been disproportionate to her other teeth. She initially tried to remedy the situation with cosmetic bonding but was looking for a more lifelike and long term solution. We placed 8 empress porcelain veneers on her upper arch and whitened her lower teeth with ZOOM II advanced power in office whitening. The result is a proportionate and natural smile that will look fantastic from cradle to college for all three kids.

posted by Amy De Lassus at 3:11 PM

Thursday, July 28, 2011

July 2011 Case of The Month!


July brought us the hot weather and one "haute" smile makeover to share with you. This 34 year old female patient came to us wanting to change her smile. She complained that her teeth were, "to small" and that her smile, "is to gummy". We proposed ZOOM II in office whitening, tissue recontouring and 8 empress porcelain veneers. The result is a fuller and more complete smile. The shade and shape we chose for her veneers not only match her lower teeth, they also compliment her facial features and peaches and cream skin tone beautifully.

posted by Amy De Lassus at 10:04 AM

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Almost Famous!


Team Sugar Fix had the pleasure of working with the folks at Big Teeth Productions this past Monday. We're gearing up for the launch of our new website and thought it would be a good time to shoot some fun new videos to go along with it. We shot three different segments focusing on our specialties; Smile Makeover, CAD/CAM and Invisalign. Dr. Emery, Laney and I participated in each video playing a role similar to our positions at the office. I feel like this approach will give our future guests a taste of what their experience will be like when they visit our loft. The videos won't be released until early August when we launch the new website but in the meantime you can check out the videos we shot last summer right here. Stay tuned!

posted by Amy De Lassus at 2:20 PM

Monday, June 13, 2011

June 2011 Case of the Month!




It's wedding season and our June case of the month is a 28 year old, "Groom To Be"! Our almost hitched patient's chief complaint was that his front teeth were worn and chipped from years of clenching and grinding on a compromised bite. He came to us after undergoing orthodontic treatment to correct his bite and was interested in restoring his 4 front teeth to their natural shape and size. We suggested he first whiten his teeth with ZOOM II advance power in office whitening and then placed 4 minimal prep empress porcelain veneers. The result is breathtaking; let's just hope his smile doesn't outshine his bride!

posted by Amy De Lassus at 5:02 PM

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Sugar Fix Welcomes Michelle LeBlanc, RDH


Michelle LeBlanc, RDH joins our team this month. A graduate of DePaul University's College of Commerce, Michelle realized she'd missed her true calling after a summer internship at a public health dental clinic introduced her to the field. She entered New York University's dental hygiene program the next year and graduated valedictorian of her class in 2006. Back in her native city Michelle joined a cosmetic and restorative practice on the North Shore where she practiced for 5 years. She will be working with us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8am – 6pm and is excited to meet all of our fantastic patients. Michelle fits right in with her bubbly personality, caring nature and abundant knowledge of cosmetic and restorative dentistry; we are thrilled to have her!

posted by Amy De Lassus at 3:07 PM

Friday, May 20, 2011

How Important Is A Smile?


I recently came across this poll depicting the importance of our smiles in regards to , "the social arena", "business and careers', dating and marriage", and the "overall value of our smiles" and "self esteem".

Smiles and the Social Arena

1. 94% of people said they are likely to notice a person's smile when they meet them for the first time.

2. More than half (71%) believe people with a nice smile make friends more easily.

3. Over one-third agree bad teeth, overshadows the rest of a person's appearance.

Smiles and the Workplace

1. 74% perceive and attractive smile as important for getting the job of their dreams.

2. Over one-third agree that a person with bad teeth get fewer promotions.

Smiles and the Opposite Sex

1. 84% of adults perceive having an attractive smile as important for getting a date with Mr. or Ms. Right.

2. Over one-third would not be likely to set up their best friend on a blind date with someone with crooked teeth.

3. One-third would not be likely to kiss someone with bad teeth.

4. Almost 9 out of 10 (86%) think people with good teeth are more attractive.

Smiles and Self-Esteem

1. Almost two-thirds (64%) agree that people with a nice smile are more outgoing.

2. Over one-third of adults would trade a trip abroad , new wardrobe or other aesthetic surgery for straight teeth.

3. 87% think a one's smile is very important to their self-esteem.

So there you have it. Smiles are a BIG deal. The good news is, Dr. Emery and her team transform lives everyday with smile makeover procedures. Contact us today to learn more about changing your smile and life for the better. Now that's something to smile about!




posted by Amy De Lassus at 5:33 PM

Monday, May 9, 2011

VELscope on The Doctors




New at Sugar Fix Dental. Dr. Emery and the team at Sugar Fix Dental are excited to announce the addition of the VELscope oral cancer screening device!

posted by Amy De Lassus at 2:03 PM

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Education Inspiration!

At Sugar Fix Dental Loft we take education very seriously. Dr. Emery believes that consistency in continuing education is the key in keeping our practice current. By constantly perfecting our practice we are able to offer cutting edge treatment options utilizing state of the art technology and equipment.

We are affiliated with some of the most prestigious groups of dental professionals and academies. Annually we attend the ACE (Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics) and IACA (International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics) symposiums. Each quarter we participate in smaller more intimate study groups that range in topics from no prep cosmetic dentistry to patient satisfaction. We always return from our courses and meetings recharged, inspired and ready to take on the world (or at least our patients). Be sure to check out our facebook fan page for current photos and updates on where Team Sugar Fix has been lately. Also see Dr. Emery's LinkedIn profile to see her educational background and a complete list of our affiliations.

"What we learn with pleasure we never forget."
Alfred Mercier


posted by Amy De Lassus at 1:15 PM

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