Hooray! It’s almost 2017! What are your Resolutions?
Jon Frankel, DDS
The new year is all about a new start, new habits and new promises. Your health should always be at the top of the list. Here are some resolutions inspired by Dr. Frankel and team that you could add to your resolutions list:
Get your teeth cleaned! Sometimes it can be a struggle to make the appointment, call today to get a time convenient for you!
Brighten your smile with teeth whitening.
Consider implants or veneers if you are looking to improve your smile.
Having pain while eating? Schedule that treatment appointment to get that stubborn cavity filled.
Make a pledge to consume less sugary foods and drinks and more fruits and vegetables.
Exercise! Not only is it good for your body, but will help your overall health – including your mouth.
Are your teeth on the naughty or nice list? We all know that the holidays are filled with cookies, pies and candy canes. To keep your teeth on the nice list this year, consider the following tips when baking your traditional holiday treats.
Search for recipes that contain less sugar, such as, “low sugar chocolate chip cookies” or “healthy apple pie”
Consider using natural alternative sweeteners – check out this list for suggestions to help you reduce sugar in your recipes
Implement a new tradition – instead of cinnamon rolls for brunch, try oatmeal muffins!
Remember – if you are trying out a new recipe, make it for yourself first to see if you need to tweak any of the ingredients. Treats can be consumed in moderation, so indulge responsibly!
Coughing and sneezing is an obvious sign of a cold. A bright shiny red nose is hard to hide. Unfortunately, dental decay is not always evident
Dry Rot
Tooth decay is similar wood dry rot. The once solid tooth becomes chalky, spongy and eventually chips and breaks
Frankel Dentistry Dental Visit
Seeing your dental professionals at least twice a year allows you to take care of small issues before they become big problems. A little change in habits or home care can save teeth! Unlike a cold, cavities can be prevented.
Happy, Healthy Smile
Tooth decay is the 2nd most common disease in the US behind the common cold. Therefore, it is always important that you visit your dentist regularly, ensuring that your mouth, teeth, and gums are healthy.
Every year, the day before Thanksgiving, the Frankel and Frankel & Puhl Dental team members gather at the Toledo location. They open the doors for Free Dental Day. Dr. Jonathan Frankel explains, “We feel Thanksgiving is a special time of the year. Family and friends get together. Our goal is to help folks enjoy a pain-free Thanksgiving.”
Patients are seen at no charge.
While others are stuffing turkeys and preparing their home for guests the Frankel Dental Group is donating their time, talents and skills to help the under-served with free dental care. What drives them to donate their time and services year after year?
I love helping my community.
-Brittany
Helping people in need is a gift to myself.
-Heather
The people are so appreciative and gracious. I love it.
-Debbie
It is a beautiful experience sharing personal stories and serving the kindest people imaginable.
-Sarah
Smiling faces. It just doesn’t get better than this.
-Pamela
We have so much to be grateful for I love to give back.
-Jen
Helping others by giving back is fun. I bring my little sister every year to cheer us on. She loves it!
-K.D.
It is awesome to help people who cannot afford treatment!
-Olivia
Free Dental Day is just the right thing to do. I feel so blessed in my life. I look forward to helping those who are less fortunate.
-Lindsay
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Toledo Dentist Jon Frankel loves what he does. Like his father before him, caring for the dental health of his Northwest Ohio patients is a true passion. His dental profession and office staff enjoy “Changing lives a Smile at a Time” as well.
It is readily apparent Frankel Dentistry patients actually look forward to appointments. The combination of high dental technology being treated like family brings folks back for more! A healthy mouth promotes a healthy body. The Frankel Dental Group is certainly making an impact on lives. It is reflected in what their patients have to say.
I came into the appointment with general anxiety. Somehow, my dental insurance had lapses which exacerbated the anxiety. However, the front desk understood, and though I was running late, the team at John Frankel was accommodating. The dental hygienist (whose name I am sad to say I forgot) was so sweet. She “put out” by my anxiety. I did not feel judged and I truly felt like she was there to help me. By the end of the appointment, even though I need a root canal, I felt better. This contributed to my well-being through out the day and has encouraged me that kindness, and the way we treat others does have a ripple effect. Thank you for your care! It was a pleasant experience, which I am especially thankful for. I am so happy that I am a new patient here! I made the right/best choice!
O.B.
Super —Super — Debbie is great as well as the other staff. Did not see Dr. Frankel, but thanks for the reserved parking space.
L.J.
Dr. Di Terlizzi is gentle, sweet, personable, caring, and talented. Couldn’t recommend him more highly.
D.S.
I’m a new patient with some long overdue mouth issues. The entire staff went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure my comfort. I am impressed by the professionalism and rapport the staff has. Clearly, this is a positive environment to work in and the results show in how patients are treated.
ANON
I always get excellent service whenever I go there the staff truly makes you feel very welcome.
S.G.
Twenty months seems like a lifetime, to a now almost 16 year old, who waited so long for the day he could get his braces off. That day finally came and unfortunately he didn’t take as good of care of his teeth as we all thought he did. It was just hours later, with his now perfectly straight teeth, did he have a cavity that caused a break in one of his front teeth…straight teeth with a nice chip right in the front. I think we both panicked, thinking how fast can we get this fixed? I called Dr. Frankel’s hoping to get a fast appointment. This was a Thursday afternoon; I expected something later the next week or in a few weeks. Thankfully they scheduled him for that following Monday, but better yet, Zack called back the very next day to get him in due to a cancellation. It was less than 24 hours later he was in the office, Dr. Hemanth, who was as kind as can be, had a plan together and his amazing assistant Anne was putting a temporary filling in until a root canal could be scheduled. The root canal was later scheduled for that following Tuesday and I now have a very happy soon to be 16 year old who can smile without feeling self conscience. Thank you, thank you very much to everyone at Dr. Frankel’s office from the front desk staff to the phone room to the Doctor and the Assistants who made my sons issue your priority. Sincerely- One Thankful Mom
N.F.
Staff was very friendly and accommodating, I was able to get my appointment to fix a chipped tooth the next day.
“I’m strong to the finish because I eat me spinach!”
Strong Teeth!
Have you been eating your spinach like Popeye, but have found the spinach makes your teeth feel funny and chalky? Not only do you find spinach may get stuck in between your front teeth, but it may leave a strange texture to your teeth. “Spinach teeth” is caused high quantities of oxalic acid. In scientific terms, the oxalate crystals leak out from spinach as you chew which then coats your teeth. Don’t worry – eating spinach is not bad for your teeth.
Beautiful Smile!
Chocolate, rhubarb, beets and kale are other foods that are high in oxalic acid. Spinach is a great vegetable that is high in calcium and helps promote a healthy lifestyle. To help remove that chalky coat, try brushing your teeth after eating spinach.
Hundreds of pounds of halloween candy is being consumed this season – do you have the will power to eat it in moderation? Before the holiday season is here, make sure to check your healthy habits and understand how all those sweets affect your teeth. It’s also very important to teach children health habits at a young age and educate them on the effects of sugar on their teeth.
Everything we eat and drink has bacteria in it, but sugary sweets contain more bacteria. This bacteria can buildup and cause plaque. When plaque builds up and is not cared for with a good oral hygiene routine, it can cause tooth decay and cavities.
Sugar can be enjoyed in moderation and it’s important to brush and floss your teeth after consumption. Make brushing fun and not a chore — share this video with your children and sing together!
We all know that children may receive money from the tooth fairy, but did you know that children can trade in their Halloween candy for cash? Frankel Dentistry is pleased to be offering their 7th annual Halloween Candy buyback to the Toledo community. Trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Frankel Dentistry’s Talmadge Road and Keystone Drive locations and receive $1.00 per pound.
Candy, candy everywhere, what’s a parent to do? Halloween is a fun holiday for children to dress up in costumes and participate in trick-or-treating, but sometimes they return with more candy than their own good! Frankel Dentistry wants to remind children that too much sugar can lead to cavities and unhealthy habits. Candy, as well as hurting children’s teeth, can lead to hyperactivity and weight gain. “Visiting your Dentist twice a year and brushing daily are preventative measures, but doing away with excess sweets all together will really give your teeth a healthy boost,” says Dr. Frankel.
Children may bring their leftover, wrapped Halloween candy to Dr. Frankel for $1.00 per pound. Dr. Frankel donates the treats to a local group of Military Parents to be sent to Toledo troops who are serving overseas. Last year, Frankel Dentistry was able to donate over a ton of candy to our troops – let’s try to increase that amount this year!
Stop by either location on the day after Halloween on Tuesday, November 1st. Candy will be collected at Jon Frankel Dentistry at 5012 Talmadge Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623 from 8:00 a.m. until 7 p.m. and 4359 Keystone Drive, Maumee, Ohio 43537 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m
Frankel Dentistry emphasizes general family dental care as well as cosmetic procedures. Dr. Frankel is available to provide more information at 419-474-9611 or on-line at www.jonfrankeldentistry.com.
Toledo’s Frankel Dentistry was established in 1945. Frankel Dentistry offers the latest in proven technology in a beautiful, relaxed environment.
It isn’t unusual for dental professionals to have been part of the Frankel Dental Family for 10, 20 even 30 years.
According to Economic News Release from the U.S Bureaus of Statistics on September 22, 2016:
“The median number of years that wage and salary workers had been with their current employer was 4.2 years in January 2016, down from 4.6 years in January 2014…”
What keeps the Frankel Dental Family Staff for decades while the national longevity at a workplace is declining?
Zach… Camaraderie
Brittany… Getting to know the patients
Lisa… Being able to help people
Olivia… Coworkers, getting to know patients, I love Dental Hygiene
Dr. H… Because of Dr. Frankel
Jess… My patients
Jennifer… Teamwork
Pamela… Continuing Education and Ongoing Training
Courtney… I love my fellow employees
Ashley… The opportunity to help people
Vickie… Friendly, helpful work environment
K.D… I like working with people especially patients
Mary Ann… I like how we care about our patients’ overall health and well being, not just their teeth
We are proud of the Frankel Dental Family and our hard working staff – especially the dental hygienists!
October is Dental Hygiene Month. This month, we’d like to take the time to recognize our dental hygienists. Not only do the dental hygienists clean and polish your teeth, but they help educate patients on the importance of oral healthcare and healthy habits.
Frankel Dentistry Dental Hygienist
In addition to recognizing the work of our dental hygienists, it’s also a time to reflect on your own dental hygiene. Is it time to make changes to your habits? Are you satisfied with the condition of your mouth? Take the time and pay attention to your needs to ensure you are keeping your mouth as healthy as you can!
In addition to recognizing the work of our dental hygienists, it’s also a time to reflect on your own dental hygiene. Is it time to make changes to your habits? Are you satisfied with the condition of your mouth? Take the time and pay attention to your needs to ensure you are keeping your mouth as healthy as you can!
Learn more about Dental Hygiene Month at http://www.adha.org/national-dental-hygiene-month.
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