Brenda – Assistant

 

Brenda has been a dental assistant for 15 years. She is originally from Colorado where she received her assisting certificate. She has been working with us at Tranquility Park Dental Care for over 3 years.

 

Brenda and her husband Ryan met in high school and have been together for 18 years.  They have been married for 12 of those years.  They have four dogs who they consider their children – Tessa, Cami, Riley, and Dasha.

Brenda has a variety of interesting hobbies including growing orchids, traveling, gardening and cooking.

In addition to working with us at TPDC, she is a photographer who loves photographing families, seniors and babies.

Some other interesting facts about Brenda:

·         Spring and Fall are her favorite times of the year.

·         Her favorite place to vacation is Cozumel, Mexico.

·         Brenda loves to scuba dive.

 

Her favorite part of working at Tranquility Park Dental Care is meeting new people.  She also feels like we are a family here at TPDC.

 

 

Gretchen – Hygienist

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Gretchen is one of our 5 dental hygienists.  She is originally from Norfolk and attended Wayne State College where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education.  We have been known to tease her about starting a Tranquility Park Dental Choir but so far she has not taken us up on that!

Gretchen received an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Iowa Western Community College before joining our staff in 2008.

Gretchen has been married for 7 years to her husband Eric.  They have an adorable miniature schnauzer named Jeff,  and they love him like family.  One look at him explains why!

Some interesting facts about Gretchen:

·         She loves to cook and exercise, especially running & playing tennis

·         Her favorite restaurant is Charleston’s

·         Banana Republic and Ann Taylor Loft are her favorite stores.

·         She loves to spend time with friends and family

·         Fall is her favorite season because it is cool, trees are colorful, football season starts and it is great running weather!

·         She loves to read fiction on her kindle.

·         Her favorite vacation was a trip to Sonoma, California where she and Eric spent their honeymoon.

Gretchen loves getting to know the patients and their families at Tranquility Park Dental Care.  She also enjoys working with the professional and hard working staff. 

July's Featured Staff Member - Amber

Amber – Dental Assistant

Amber is the most recent addition to our staff at Tranquility Park Dental.  She has been with us a little over a year and received her training as a dental assistant at Kaplan in 2009.  She works side by side with Dr. Weak assisting him with patient restorative care.

Amber grew up in Fremont and just recently moved to Omaha.  Her son Zach is her pride and joy! 

Some interesting facts about Amber:

·         Loves comic books and music
·         Her dream vacation is traveling in an RV around the country
·         She loves Mexican food, especially the spicy stuff!

Amber’s favorite part of the job is working with everyone at TPDC , “Everyone is very nice and they genuinely care for the patients.  It’s like a happy family here.”

Do you have Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Your gum tissue is not attached to the teeth as high as it may seem. There is a very shallow v-shaped crevice called a sulcus between the tooth and gums. Periodontal diseases attack just below the gum line in the sulcus, where they cause the attachment of the tooth and its supporting tissues to break down. As the tissues are damaged, the sulcus develops into a pocket: generally, the more severe the disease, the greater the depth of the pocket.
Periodontal diseases are classified according to the severity of the disease. The two major stages are gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is a milder and reversible form of periodontal disease that only affects the gums. Gingivitis may lead to more serious, destructive forms of periodontal disease called periodontitis.
It is possible to have periodontal disease and have no warning signs. That is one reason why regular dental checkups and periodontal examinations are very important. Treatment methods depend upon the type of disease and how far the condition has progressed. Good oral hygiene at home is essential to help keep periodontal disease from becoming more serious or recurring. You don’t have to lose teeth to periodontal disease. Brush, clean between your teeth, eat a balanced diet, and schedule regular dental visits for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Some factors increase the risk of developing periodontal disease:

• Tobacco smoking or chewing
• Systemic diseases such as diabetes
• Some types of medication such as steroids, some types of anti-epilepsy drugs, cancer therapy drugs, some calcium channel blockers and oral contraceptives
• Bridges that no longer fit properly
• Crooked teeth
• Fillings that have become defective
• Pregnancy or use of oral contraceptives

Several warning signs that can signal a problem:

• Gums that bleed easily
• Red, swollen, tender gums
• Gums that have pulled away from the teeth
• Persistent bad breath or bad taste
• Permanent teeth that are loose or separating
• Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
• Any change in the fit of partial dentures

Information taken from www.ada.org

I'm too old to get braces

I’m too old to get braces!

Oh no no no no.

You are never too old to do Invisalign.  Invisalign is an alternative to the standard “braces” of wires and brackets and a fantastic way to maintain the integrity of your teeth for a lifetime by wearing clear retainers.  Clear retainers changed out every 2 weeks will provide small movement of the teeth that overtime with make you ecstatic of the changes you’ll notice.  Not only is it easier and more esthetic than traditional braces but it cost the same as well as the same amount of time invested.

Tranquility Park Dental was proud to hold it’s first Invisalign Open House on February 29^th. We offered a discount to patients who were interested in starting their Invisalign case. We had cupcakes and other refreshments thanks to Dr. Weak’s wife, Carol Weak. Our Invisalign representative, Eric, was here to encourage us and our patients. It was a fantastic event and we all had a lot of fun.

Please contact our office to learn more about Invisalign.