| So proud... |
What a trooper! 9 year old Asia just had 3 baby teeth extracted
and one filling done.. and she was still smiling at the end of the
procedure!
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| You Make Us Smile... |
"Dr Calvo, we cannot begin to thank you for my husband's new
smile!!! He used to speak with is hand over his mouth to everyone,
even his closest friends. You have given him a whole new life - a
whole new smile - a whole new confidence and for that, we are so
thankful!!! His joy now radiates from within, without shame.
You know how much I love you, Lupe, Jackie and Jennifer for
everything you do for me. I'm bleaching, bleaching, bleaching and
there is not one person I know who doesn't compliment MY
SMILE!!
Once again, we love ALL of you and would never go anywhere
else.
Bonnie and Neil xoxox"
---Thank you Bonnie & Neil! We are so grateful!
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5 Things You May
Not Know About
Me
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1. My 25th wedding anniversary is this December 28th and I have a
beautiful 2 year old granddaughter named Josie.
2. I love riding up the coast on the
back of my husband's Moto Guzzi motorcycle.
3. My
favorite rock and roll artist is Bruce Springsteen, but I also like
country music artist Toby Keith.
4. My
favorite hangout on a weekend night is the Riviera Restaurant in
Calabasas where my husband and I like eating at the bar where
"everyone knows our name". It's our "Cheers" hangout.
5. I love
chocolate and usually eat one small piece every day, but always
brush my teeth afterwards.
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***Ezine Special***
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Mention this special
to receive:
$100 OFF
Teeth Bleaching
(Regular rate for
tray bleaching is $375 and Zoom
bleaching is $495)
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Greetings!
 We have joined the era of personal branding and
social networking where we have a good excuse now to be up close
and personal with you beyond the office!
Welcome to the PREMIERE ISSUE of
our NEW Lifestyle ezine, that's short for electronic
magazine. What you won't see here in our monthly ezine is clinical,
boring, hard to read information. Instead, we are bringing you
lifestyle tid bits, health news, events, photos, videos, fun, and
more to remain connected throughout the year.
And we are thrilled... to say the least! Because we so enjoy and
appreciate your relationship as a our patient family.
Given that, we invite you to also join us at our Facebook fan page
and send me a friend request in the left column here.
In the era of relationship marketing and word of mouth, we hope to
give you a reason to pass along the good word about Smile Studio LA
and the team that cares about your health and well being!
Enjoy the ezine and let us know how you like it, ok?
Thanks so much,
Marilyn Calvo DDS & Team
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You
never get a second chance to
make
a great first impression.
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You are walking down a crowded city street and you look up and
there coming toward you among all the faces is this woman who is
walking confidently with a bounce in her step and she is
smiling.
The energy coming from this woman is contagious. You smile as you
pass her by. You feel lifted. For that moment, your first
impression of this stranger was very positive. Her gift to you,
even as a stranger, was an inspired moment.
Clearly, the most influential
attractive asset a person has is the power of a smile. It exudes
warmth, authenticity, and confidence.
Now imagine how that might affect a job interview. A sales call. A
presentation. A speech. A healthy, bright smile reflects the self
care in one's personal health and grooming - the mark of a sound
personal lifestyle that can be advantageous to a person's
career.
In fact, a recent study published in the Journal of Economic
Psychology, University of California researchers found that more
attractive people make more money. A healthy smile speaks volumes
about how a person takes pride in their oral care, which also
demonstrates their overall care and nurturing of their whole body
health and well-being. This then carries over to less illness at
work, being more productive and making healthier decisions at
work.
People will trust someone more who exhibits proper self care. So,
whether it's a potential employer or a potential client you have
been pursuing for weeks - you want to put your best impression
forward when meeting these people - because it will translate to
more money (income) for you and your loved ones.
As a cosmetic dentist, I truly believe I am in the self esteem and
life improvement business. Given that, I'd like to recommend these
5 important oral hygiene actions that will surely support
your path to financial
prosperity:
1. Be consistent with your 6 mos check-ups. If you have an
important presentation, job interview, or speech to make - schedule
a check up and cleaning right before these.
2. Look at your options for teeth whitening or if more extensive
treatment is needed, have a smile makeover. If you weren't born
with a beautiful smile there are steps to take to get the smile
you've always dreamed of having.
3. Make sure your breath is at its freshest. No one likes to
be close to someone who has bad breath. Most people don't realize
that bad breath frequently starts with the tongue. Use a tongue
scraper daily!
4. Brushing and flossing not only prevents gum disease and
decay, but new research shows that it may also help to prevent
heart attacks and strokes.
5. Think about wearing a Night Guard. Many people nowadays
grind their teeth during sleep. This wears down the edges of your
teeth giving you a very aged appearance. If you want to have a
beautiful smile and look younger than your age, protect the edges
of your teeth!
Remember,
you never get a second chance to make a great first
impression.
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Giving
back is our mantra
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May 2, 2010, at the annual American Academy of Cosmetic
Dentistry
National meeting in Grapevine Texas, I was honored to receive the
2010 Outstanding Service Award.
Thank you AACD for the opportunity!
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Ask
the Dentist
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 Q:
Since I get so many cavities, I've switched to diet sodas
instead of regular soda. Is
that OK?
A: Although diet sodas don't have
sugar in them, diet drinks still can cause
cavities. Diet sodas are very acidic and acids tend to soften your
enamel and make teeth more prone to decay. It is much healthier to
drink water with your meals, but if you do have a craving for an
acidic drink such as Gatorade, Arizona Iced Tea or Energy Drinks,
please try and limit them to once or twice a week!
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Continuing
Education to Serve You Better
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 As visiting faculty at the prestigious Spear
Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, I have the privilege of mentoring
dentists from all over the world to enhance their skills in
Cosmetic Dentistry. I am so grateful to be in a position to do
this. I receive as much education and personal growth as the one
being mentored!
Thank you Frank Spear!
(The sculpture stands in the lobby at Spear Institute is a great
reminder of why we are here. "Giving a helping hand up." )
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Smile
Studio LA Team
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Smile Studio LA team shares a passionate commitment to the complete
satisfaction and comfort of our patients, as well as uncompromising
excellence in dentistry.
(left
to right: Jaqueline Rose Kritch, Lupe Jara,
Jennifer Olivares, Dr. Calvo)
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