Don't let your dental benefits go to waste!

At Thousand Oaks Smile Design we appreciate active lifestyles and how good dental health contributes to the efficiency of your days. We also know it’s easy to skip past planned treatment or periodic preventive visits, even with the best intentions. While we’ll always be here to help you with dental emergencies, we want to help you enjoy the benefits of exceptional dental health. So if you’re overdue by a month or a year or more, give us a call. We’ll work with you to find a treatment schedule that works and keeps your life on track!

A Lifetime Investment

Preventive dentistry may be the best health investment available, paying immeasurable dividends far into the future. Since most dental problems develop relatively slowly, regular check-ups with professional cleanings provide a stellar return. Avoiding even a single advanced cavity can save large amounts of time, discomfort and money. And the silent destruction of gum disease can be even more life-altering. To top it off, ongoing research continues to uncover links between oral disease and serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and even certain cancers.

Don't forget about yourself

As the days of another year race forward, we are all aware that time isn’t slowing down. The demands of modern life push and pull on us from every angle. Deadlines at work and headlines at home write the story of our lives. The never-ending list of responsibilities and activities jostle for attention from a limited number of hours in the day. If we’re lucky, we carve out little blocks of time for ourselves. New Patient with PPO Insurance FREE Custom Whitening Trays & Gel *Regular value $350. New patient only. Is a take home kit. No cash value. Not valid with other offers or prior services. Offer Expires 12/31/2017.  Coupon Code: ENDOFTHEYEAR $95 New Patient Special Cleaning, Full Mouth Digital X-Rays & Exam *Regular value of at least $350 (in absence of periodontal gum disease). New patient only. Discount may vary when combined with other offers or discounts. Offer Expires 12/31/2017. Coupon Code: ENDOFTHEYEAR

No Insurance? No Problem!

If you don’t currently have dental insurance – or – if your employer is considering dropping your dental coverage, then we have great news!

We now have our own in-house patient membership club that provides all the rewards of dental insurance without the headaches. Every family member can join too.

For a small monthly membership fee, you’ll receive complimentary:

• Dental cleanings (2 a year)
• Perio maintenance (4 a year) 
• Doctor exams (unlimited)
• All needed x-rays
• Fluoride (Children 12 and younger)  

PLUS a 15% Discount on any needed treatment, including cosmetic services! (some exclusion may apply)

Even better, because our patient membership club is not insurance, there are:

• No deductibles
• No yearly maximum benefits
• No exclusions for cosmetic or elective care

It’s NOT insurance... It’s better than insurance.

Please click here for more information. Our own patient membership club is just one more way we strive to keep you smiling!

To your health,

Dr. Daniel Elbert and Team

Six Dietary Tips for Good Oral Health

Dr. Elbert encourages his patients to follow healthy oral hygiene and diet habits.  

Here are some healthy tips for you to follow:

• Wait at least 30 minutes after eating or drinking anything before brushing as the enamel will be softened and you could be brushing away tiny particles. 

• Eat a varied diet that is rich in vitamins, minerals.

• Fresh fruit and veggies can help prevent gum disease.

• Finishing a meal with a cube of cheese is a great way to reduce the effect of acids from the foods damaging your teeth.

• Avoid snacking on sugary foods and drinks.

• Chew gum with xylitol as it can actively contribute to your oral health.

Lastly, we cannot underestimate the importance of visiting your dentist regularly.  

Schedule your cleaning and oral exam with Thousand Oaks Smile Design today!

Chewing Gum to Prevent Cavities

Dentophobia

You're not alone. As many as 75% of U.S. adults suffer from Dentophobia - fear of dentistry and receiving dental care. That translates into millions of people who fail to get necessary dental care because they are afraid to go to the dentist. Our goal is to help you receive regular dental care with minimum fear and anxiety. We are sensitive to your concerns and take the time to answer your questions. We provide a calm, relaxing environment. Remember, regular visits will help ensure better overall dental health. The more regular you are about your dental visits, the less time you'll have to spend when you come to see us. 

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The Hidden Dangers of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times.




This means the brain, as well as the rest of the body, may not get enough oxygen.


Risk factors of sleep apnea include:

   •   Being male

   •   Being overweight

   •   Being over 40 years of age

   •   Having a large neck size (17 in. or greater in men and 16 in. or greater in women)

   •   Having a familial history of sleep apnea

   •   Having large tonsils or a large tongue

   •   Suffering from Gastroesophageal reflux, or GERD

   •   Nasal obstruction due to a deviated septum, allergies or sinus problems

                         

Sleep apnea doesn't discriminate; it can affect anyone at any age, including children.

If left untreated, sleep apnea can result in a growing number of health problems, including:

   •   High blood pressure

   •   Heart failure, irregular heart beats, and heart attacks

   •   Stroke

   •   Diabetes

   •   Depression

   •   Worsening ADHD

   •   Headaches

In addition, untreated sleep apnea may be responsible for poor performance in everyday activities, such as at work and school, motor vehicle crashes, and academic underachievement in children and adolescents.

Treatments for sleep apnea include lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, changing sleep positions or CPAP therapy. Other ways to help sleep apnea include:

   •   Avoiding alcohol and sleeping pills

   •   Changing sleep positions to improve breathing

   •   Quit smoking. Smoking can increase the swelling in the upper airway, which may worsen 

       both snoring and apnea

   •   Avoiding sleeping on your back

Talk to your doctor or dentist about your health history right away if you suspect you or a family member suffer from sleep apnea.