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Brushing Your Teeth the Right Way Proper brushing is probably the most important way to keep your mouth healthy.  Brushing correctly and with the proper frequency can help you prevent problems before they appear.  There are four important things you will need to properly brush your teeth:  a toothbrush with soft bristles, toothpaste with fluoride, the correct angle of brushing, and brushing in a pattern.  Use the following tips to help you get the most out of your brushing.

• It is important to brush at least twice a day, after breakfast and before bed.
• You should use a toothbrush with soft bristles.  Soft bristles with rounded tips are gentler to your teeth and gums, and the also make it easier to remove plaque below the gum line where periodontal disease starts.
• Use about a pea-sized amount of toothpaste that contains fluoride.  Fluoride hardens the outer enamel layer of the teeth.  It can stop a cavity before it worsens as well as provide you with more resistance to future cavities.
• Angle the brush along the gum line at a 45-degree angle and apply firm pressure so that the bristles slide under the gum line.
• Vibrate the brush while you brush in short back and forth strokes and in small circular motions.  Brush two or three teeth at a time and then move to the next two or three, allowing some overlap.
• Tilt the brush and use the tip to brush the backs of the front teeth.
• It is OK to brush in any regular pattern you choose but since the insides of the teeth tend to get less attention, you might start with the insides of the upper teeth and then move to the insides of the lower teeth.  Then switch to the outsides of the upper teeth and then the outsides of the lower teeth.  Brush the chewing surfaces of the upper teeth, then the same on the lower teeth.  Complete your routine by gently brushing your tongue and the roof of your mouth.  This will remove germs that can cause bad breath.
• Change your toothbrush at least every three months or when the bristles are worn or bent.  Old bristles don’t clean well under the gum line and they host more plaque and disease-causing bacteria than new ones.

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Hudec Dental to Acquire Three Former Allcare Locations

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CONTACT: Howard Landau

Landau Public Relations

216-912-2880
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Hudec Dental to Acquire Three Former Allcare Locations

(Cleveland, Ohio…February 18, 2011) Hudec Dental announced today that it has acquired the assets of three former Allcare Dental locations to help patients with access to records and quality dental care. In so-doing, Hudec becomes the largest independent dental practice in the region.

The acquisitions were announced by Hudec President, Dr. John Hudec, who founded the business in 1977 with a single office. Last year the company served more than 78,000 patient visits at eleven locations throughout Northeast Ohio. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

In addition to the three acquisitions, Hudec is also the custodian of patient records for seven closed Allcare locations including Cuyahoga Falls, Garfield Heights, Mentor, Middleburg Heights, Parma, North OlmstedCanton. Former Allcare patients at these locations may contact Hudec for their records and for information on their care. and

“We are extremely pleased and excited to extend our service to the community to three new locations: Mentor, Middleburg Heights, and Canton,” Dr. Hudec said. “Unfortunately, thousands of people were abandoned when Allcare abruptly went out of business at the end of last year. We are looking forward to caring for their dental health needs and to bringing our reputation of great patient service to each of the new locations and communities.”

Hudec currently operates 4 locations in Cleveland and 7 other locations in Bedford, Broadview Heights, Brooklyn, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Macedonia, and Strongsville. The company is honored to employ 132 individuals consisting of licensed dentists, licensed hygienists and dental assistants as well as support staff.

In addition to its neighborhood dental offices, Hudec owns and operates its own dental laboratory for patients needing crowns, dentures, mouth guards and other dental appliances. The laboratory is located in the City of Cleveland.

“We like to think of ourselves as a group of neighborhood dental offices,” Dr. Hudec went on. “We never set out to be the biggest. Our goal is to take care of people’s dental health needs right in their local community with a philosophy of treating each patient as we ourselves wish to be treated, and to offer the best people with the best training and the best equipment in the business. We fully intend to maintain that philosophy in our new locations.”

For information about Hudec Dental or to make an appointment at any Hudec Dental location you may you may call 216-325-9777 or go to www.hudecdental.com/allcare.

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Teething

Teething can be a very trying time for both young children and their parents. The experience can be less frustrating with knowing what to expect, a few tips to make the little one more comfortable and a lot of patience. While all children from 4 to 7 months through 2 to 3 years of age go through it, the experience will vary quite a bit. While some may have a long painful episode when a tooth is erupting, other will seem to have the tooth erupt overnight with no discomfort.

Some of the typical symptoms of teeth are:

• Drooling
  
• Irritability
  
• Not sleeping well
  
• Gum swelling and sensitivity
  
• Biting and gnawing on hard objects
  
• Fever and diarrhea – while slight fevers (100.5 or less) and loose bowels may occur, high fevers and diarrhea are not a symptom and other causes should be considered.
  

Some tips to ease the teeth process are: 

• Giving cold firm objects, such as a chilled (not frozen) teething ring, gently rubbing gums with a cool wet cloth or clean finger.
  Wiping the child's face often with a cloth to prevent chin rash from drooling.
  Using medication , such as children's Tylenol or over-the-counter gels with topical anesthetic, such as Baby Orajel
  

NEVER give a child aspirin due to the risk of Reyes Syndrome or assist the eruption by cutting the gums because this could lead to an infection.

Sealants by Dr. Richard Kun

Breathing, Braces and a Whole Lot More by Dr. David Dobrowski, DDS

Photo demonstrates open airway.

Photo demonstrates closed airway

Is Your Child’s Block Airway Leading to Orthodontics and Major Medical Issues?

Before age 12, the growth of your child's face, jaws and cranium have already reached 80 to 90 percent completion. During these first dozen years in life, your child may have already developed deformation in their breathing that will lead to lifelong illnesses, such as anemia, obesity, diabetes, behavior disturbances, chronic ear and sinus infections, tinnitus (ringing of the ears), headaches, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease with high blood pressure, risk of stroke, and even early death. Early signs of abnormal development in the face, mouth and jaws are gummy smiles, long and narrow faces, short or even pronounced jaws, runny noses, dark circles under the eyes, red nostrils, raspy sounds breathing, and crooked teeth, which all may lead to pain in the facial muscles (MFP) and temporomandibular joints (TMJ). The most obvious sign of a mouth breathing disorder, called airway obstruction, is a child who snores.

Dr. Yosh Johnson stated in a recent issue of the clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry,

"Children who mouth breathe typically do not sleep well, causing them to be tired during the day and possibly unable to concentrate on academics. If the child becomes frustrated at school, he or she may exhibit behavior problems." Dr. Johnson says, "Many of these children are misdiagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) and hyperactivity."

Early diagnosis and treatment of airway obstruction disorders have very positive and beneficial effects on facial and dental development, and have been seen to reduce and avert both immediate social and long-term medical problems in the child, primarily by increasing the oxygen levels in the bloodstream and brain. Allergies, irregular nasal development, hypertrophic or enlarged growth of oral pharynx tissue including tonsils, adenoids, and turbinates all lead to malocclusion or bad dental bite. Therapy should begin as early as possible in your child's development to help coincide with normal growth patterns and ease the necessary treatment.

The team of doctors who understand the development of airway obstruction are in the best position to help your child overcome his or her mouth breathing and the disorder's many adverse effects. Even though we have the most advanced dental and medical care in the world, only those dentists and physicians who have expanded and continued their education through additional coursework and training have a proper grasp of facial bone growth with appropriate nasal and airway passage. Your child's early oral and long-term medical health depends on the relationship between these select and knowledgeable health care providers whom have working experience with orthopedic cranial development, beginning with your dentist, including both an orthodontist and an otolarygologist

(ENT – Ears, Nose and Throat physician).

Early recognition and therapy will help your child avoid lifelong problems that come with airway obstruction and mouth breathing, including not only dental malocclusion, but also facial pain and serious, chronic medical disorders.


* Photos taken from: http://www.tiredofcpap.com/Sleep_Apnea.html

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A new beginning awaits Dental Professional across Northeast Ohio. For all those longing for a rewarding career that offers continued development in a family environment, with competitive compensation and a complete benefits package…

• Health & vision insurance
• Free dental services
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education
• 401K
• Bonus opportunities
• And career advancements!!!

You Share With Us... And We'll Share Back!

If you refer an individual for employment at Hudec Dental, we will send you not $1.00 but $100 gift card as a simple “Thank You”!*

Hudec Dental takes pride in those that it employs and we are always searching for ambitious individuals that are looking to join a premier group of dental professionals. Due to expansion, we are looking for:

• Associate Dentists
• Office Managers
• EFDAs
• Front Desk Representatives

Don’t know anyone that has dental experience? Well that is ok too! We offer entry-level positions for individuals in our Recare department. *You are eligible for a gift card if: your name has been given prior to hire, the referred individual has been hired for 90 days and have vaild proof of referral e-mail from Hudec Dental.

How To Apply

Mail to: HR Department | 3329 Broadview Road | Cleveland | 44109

Fax: 216.485.1257

Email: hr10@hudecdental.com