tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:59:59 +0000http://www.moresmiles.com/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack)Blogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-1490773666390757489Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:59:00 +00002010-04-15T11:59:59.229-07:00 This blog is now located at http://moresmilesblog.blogspot.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://moresmilesblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/04/this-blog-has-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-6414541292362033008Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:58:00 +00002010-04-07T07:58:00.741-07:00We wrapped up our drive to collect food items to be sent to Haiti with 18 full buckets of rice, beans, sugar, and flour. Thanks to all of you who brought grocery bags full of items to fill our buckets and to those of you who contributed funds used to purchase additional items. Dr. Moreau, assisted by (from left) Adam, Annelise and Alex, loaded our buckets from the reception room into the back http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/04/buckets-of-hope-shipped-to-haiti.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-9026557958177952474Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:17:00 +00002010-04-05T20:17:00.649-07:00 http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/04/mom-experiences-laser-dentistry-for-her.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-316563719465397539Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:39:00 +00002010-04-02T05:39:00.564-07:00The bluebirds are beginning to nest in our bluebird houses, a sure sign of spring at MoreSmiles. The redbud tree is in full bloom, and the Easter lilies are popping through the ground, although I'm a little worried because they don't look quite as perky as in previous years. The cold winter in South Louisiana may have suppressed their enthusiasm. Our new "Who Dat" bird feeder is loaded, open and http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/04/moresmiles-garden-springing-to-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-548252815427759714Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:34:00 +00002010-04-01T08:38:42.885-07:00The Pure Power Mouthguard company, Makkar Advantage, has updated their website, and guess who's on the homepage testifying to his very positive experience with the PPM?? Our very own Tracy Porter! If you want to check it out, you can go to either www.ppmmouthguard.com, or go directly to their portal at www.makkaradvantage.com.http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/04/saints-tracy-porter-on-ppm-website.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-2766803021371825787Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:37:00 +00002010-03-24T07:59:52.407-07:00Ever heard it said that "happy cows make better milk"? Well, according to a survey of some of America's top dentists, perhaps that theory applies to dentists as well.In a survey that was conducted among several hundred doctors who are engaged in ongoing post-graduate dental education at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), 85% of respondents said that they are happier in http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/03/happy-dentists-make-happy-patients.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-701130162197908613Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:25:00 +00002010-03-19T17:44:35.896-07:00If you still think that Cha Cha is just the name of a rhythmic ballroom dance that originated in Latin America, then you may need to bone up on the latest techno texting tool. Admittedly, the only reason I happen to know about Cha Cha texting is because I have teenagers, insatiably curious ones at that.The new form of Cha Cha, which is more about rhythmic thumbs than rhythmic feet, is a mobile http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/03/what-is-cha-cha-texting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-2750639405992499026Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:51:00 +00002010-03-16T08:21:23.504-07:00Email we received from a patient:"Cindi is honest, knowledgeable and treats patients with personal care and interest. My situation has not changed for the better; but she has brought me from panic to acceptance. She is now my comfort zone because she speaks the truth; but with understanding and compassion."It's been 3 years since Cindi first contacted us by email to say she was moving to the http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/03/our-team-excels-in-patient-care-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-1634550420258476622Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:56:00 +00002010-03-04T15:20:31.153-08:00snoringpolysomnogramsleep apneasleep studyOur home sleep recorder can be used by our patients to evaluate their risk for sleep apnea. In fact, the Watermark Medical device is called A.R.E.S. for Apnea Risk Evaluation System. A.R.E.S. is an FDA-approved, wireless device that is worn comfortably around the head and rests fairly flat against the forehead so it's easy to sleep in your natural sleeping positions. The A.R.E.S. is also used http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/03/ares-sleep-recorder-used-at-home-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-1695120458936516820Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:53:00 +00002010-03-01T10:57:59.695-08:00Here's the list of food items we need for "Buckets of Hope" being sent to Haiti:2 - 5-lb. bags long grain enriched rice1 - 48-oz. plastic bottle cooking oil2 - 2-lb. bags dry black beans (or red beans)1 - 5-lb. bag of all purpose flour (not self-rising)1 - 20-oz. cylinder container of granulated white sugar (coffee service size)2 - 1-lb. boxes spaghetti noodles1 - 40-oz. plastic jar smooth peanuthttp://www.moresmiles.com/2010/03/list-of-food-items-for-buckets-of-hope.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-6040449403095990910Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:16:00 +00002010-02-27T14:44:26.483-08:00Do you snore? Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of Americans and can lead to hypertension, heart attack, stroke, depression, muscle pain, fibromyalgia, morning headaches, sexual dysfunction and excessive daytime sleepiness.This potentially life threatening condition is often treated with CPAP. Unfortunately, more than half the people prescribed CPAP cannot tolerate the device and don't http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/02/sleep-apnea-alternative-to-cpap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-976949370130461368Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:52:00 +00002010-02-26T20:59:58.968-08:00Before and after pictures of a case in progress. The photos at right are actually the provisional (temporary) restorations prior to final porcelain veneers. The photos were taken on the same day. Patient arrived for the prep appointment and a couple of hours later left with these very nice temporaries to wear until the finals are completed at one of the finest labs in the country.http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/02/porcelain-veneers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-4887357707571938674Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:33:00 +00002010-02-24T11:47:02.657-08:00USA Olympic skiier Bode Miller is doing considerably better this year in Vancouver than his poor showing in the 2006 Olympic games. Can his devotion to Pure Power Mouthguards be part of his secret to success?Bode has several different PPM mouthguards and they have been very visible throughout his performance so far. One of our dental colleagues even noted that he was seen on TV showing his http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/02/bode-millers-mouthguard-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-6001194466939435989Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:34:00 +00002010-02-23T10:06:15.455-08:00Changing lives in Haiti is possible for YOU by filling a "Bucket of Hope" for a Haitian family still suffering from the effects of the devastating January 12 earthquake.Our MoreSmiles team is participating with thousands of other people in Louisiana and Florida to send 5-gallon buckets of food supplies like rice and beans to Haiti, and we're making it easy for you to have the opportunity to help http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/02/you-can-change-lives-in-haiti-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-3054374833316828831Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:21:00 +00002010-02-24T11:43:54.030-08:00I'm looking at sedation dentistry in a whole new light after having my first colonoscopy last week. And I'm thinking it may be in my future.I've always had some apprehension about dental visits since I had extensive dental work as a child back in the "mid-century". It was a bit ironic that I ended up marrying a dentist since my entire family knew about my dental history. But, in my adult dental http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/02/choosing-sedation-dentistry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-168005245798992010Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:55:00 +00002010-02-18T21:16:23.140-08:00What an amazing post-season we all had with the Saints! Game after game after game, that team found a way to win and continue this amazing journey and their love affair with the people of the city of New Orleans and the entire Who Dat Nation. Our PPM mouthguard players all had sensational performances. And did you see that Tracy Porter interception returned for a touchdown?! Even more http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/02/saints-and-tracy-porter-superbowl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-2260201192501489189Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:49:00 +00002010-01-29T09:13:40.441-08:00 When we built our building in 2000, we and our architect chose the fleur de lis emblem as a motif consistent throughout the building design. It's embedded in the brick columns at the front door, it's inlaid in wood trim at the reception desk and even imprinted on napkins at the coffee and juice bar. At the time, people may have thought it odd that we would latch on to the symbol of the Saints inhttp://www.moresmiles.com/2010/01/proud-fleur-de-lis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-5340466460752297556Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:01:00 +00002010-01-26T19:17:32.120-08:00 We visited the new education center at Mount Vernon last week near Arlington, VA. Though it is widely known that our great leader had very awkward dentures and was extremely self-conscious about his smile as a result, I was surprised to see a rather large exhibit in the museum dedicated to "A Leader's Smile." It chronicles his dental history from the loss of his first 2 teeth during the http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/01/george-washingtons-smile-leaders.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-1786106634445927334Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:13:00 +00002010-01-25T09:24:09.296-08:00A large manufacturer of sports equipment has developed a mouthguard they promote as being able to provide the same benefits as the Pure Power Mouthguard. However, the product does not have the scientific backing, the research and technology to be able to produce the same results. We are told that before the NFC championship game, PPM company reps had heard that a certain Vikings player would be http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/01/some-inside-scoop-on-mouthguards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-3903917588011010246Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:07:00 +00002010-01-25T09:13:39.679-08:00Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints on their victory last night. This city will never be the same after finally making it to the Superbowl!Three games into the season we got a call from Anil Makkar, a Canadian neuromuscular dentist who had invented the Pure Power Mouthguard. He was bringing an elite group of 6 neuromuscularly trained dentists to New Orleans to fit the Saints players for http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/01/new-orleans-saints-and-their.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-787132067368449569Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:24:00 +00002010-01-12T09:24:58.001-08:00There's an upcoming segment on the Dr. Oz Show about sleep disorders and I'm told it will include the ARES sleep study device we're using in our office to conduct sleep studies on patients in their own homes. I'll post details as soon as they're availabe. More on the sleep disorders later as well.http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/01/sleep-disorders-on-tv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-6737551263653506198Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:10:00 +00002010-01-12T09:24:17.471-08:00Wowweee, it's been a busy Fall-Winter. The holiday season is a blur.We visited family in North Alabama and while there had a chance to visit with our new friend, Dr. Forrest Bryant, of Decatur-Huntsville. He was one of the dentists who came to New Orleans for the Saints Pure Power Mouthguard workshop. Great to see him again. It's always a blessing for us to spend time with other dentists who http://www.moresmiles.com/2010/01/on-roll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-2560299202542863224Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:02:00 +00002009-11-07T10:05:28.287-08:00Representatives from Fox Sports came to the office yesterday to borrow our prototypes of the Saints mouthguards. So they may be doing a segment on the PPM's during tomorrow's broadcast of the Saints game. Heads up, and watch for our mouthguards on TV.-Juliehttp://www.moresmiles.com/2009/11/ppm-mouthguards-on-fox-sports-broadcast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-1219765089619232039Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:19:00 +00002009-11-06T14:21:25.718-08:00Here's a link to an article on the front page of the L.A. Times sports section today, November 6th. It's a nice write-up on the PPM mouthguards. Other internet links are also available on the search engines.http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-nfl-farmer6-2009nov06,0,7429686.columnhttp://www.moresmiles.com/2009/11/saints-mouthguards-in-la-times-article.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-1939831981894322932Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:04:00 +00002009-11-03T06:24:42.791-08:00I should also mention that the same science that was used to make the New Orleans Saints PPM (Pure Power Mouthguards) is also used (in fact was developed primarily) to help patients who suffer from headaches, neck and shoulder pain and other symptoms related to Temporamandibular Disorder, or TMJ disorder.Only dentists like Dr. Moreau who are trained in neuromuscular dentistry techniques at the http://www.moresmiles.com/2009/11/saints-mouthguard-technology-can-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoreSmiles)0