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Hurry -- Benefits End Soon!
12.30.13
New Office Hours for 2014
Our practice's office hours will change once we reopen after our holiday break on January 6th. Our new hours will be:
Monday -- 7 am to 3:30 pm
Tuesday -- 10 am to 7 pm
Wednesday -- 7 am to 3:30 pm
First Friday of every month -- 9 am to 2 pm
We will still be open four Saturdays a year for the convenience of our patients who are unable to schedule appointments during the work week. These additional office hours are 8 am until 1 pm on the third Saturday of the month in March, April, September and October.
Don't forget Saturdays fill up quickly, so if you know you require a Saturday appointment, it's never too early to call and reserve your time at 734-677-2156.
Although we will not have office hours on Thursdays, we will have phone coverage from 9 am to 3 pm, and Dr. Kotre will be available for emergencies to her patients of record.
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Dr. Kotre's New Website
We are pleased to announce that our newly-redesigned website is up, and we'd love to hear your thoughts. Please feel to send us a note via our contact form with any feedback you may have. We hope you like the change as much as we do!
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Use Expiring Dental Benefits
As the year draws to a close, dental benefits, along with other insurance benefits, are beginning to expire. While some plans close at the end of the year, many follow a different calendar, with benefits expiration occurring at different times of the year. The end of January, February and March are all common benefit expiration windows.
If you are due for an exam and cleaning, we urge you to use thesedental benefits for which you have already paid. Most dental insurance policies cover semi-annual preventative dental check ups at 100%. It makes sense to not let the opportunity for better dental and overall health go to waste.
Call 734-677-2156 to schedule your appointment, and keep reading for our January special that may be just the encouragement you need to reserve your space soon!
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Whitening Special
As a special incentive to get our patients into our office and using their 2013 dental benefits before they expire, we are offering an amazing discount on in-office whitening.
When you call and schedule an appointment* for preventative or restorative dental care this month for January or February, you will have the option to receive professional whitening** during the same appointment for 25% off.
This is one of the biggest discounts we offer on whitening, and likely the best discount we'll make available in 2014, so take advantage of this money-saving opportunity while you can.
Call 734-677-2156 for more information or to make an appointment, or visit our website and send us an email via our contact form.
*Please note that your discount whitening must be scheduled when you make your preventative or restorative dental care appointment. We are unable to provide whitening services without notice.
**We regret that dental insurance policies and FSAs/HSAs do not cover whitening or most other cosmetic procedures.
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Our Angel Tree is Ready!
12.02.13
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Food Drive Results
We are truly thankful for our wonderful community of patients all year round, but your spirit of giving could not be more pronounced than during the holiday season. Thanks to you, our annual Salvation Army food drive "Give Food to Get Food" was a great success.
The drive ended on Tuesday, November 26th, and the drawing for the winning donors will be held today. Watch your email boxes and ourFacebook page for the results!
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Holiday Hours
Christmas is just a bit over three weeks away; the late Turkey Day certainly seems to have shortened the holiday season this year! With the Christmas holiday coming up quickly, we wanted to let our patients know our holiday schedule for December and early January.
We will be closed starting Monday, December 23rd, and we will not reopen until Monday, January 6th.
If you are experiencing a dental emergency, we will be scheduling a back up dental provider for the days we are closed. Please call our office at 734-677-2156, and the emergency provider's number will be available on our voice mail.
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Wisdom Teeth
Did you know?
Conventional wisdom states that just about everyone should have their wisdom teeth either pulled, or extracted, usually by the time an individual is college aged. But is the extraction of wisdom teeth truly the best thing for everyone?
The truth is, wisdom teeth extraction, for most people, is likely necessary. However, it's certainly not always required. Much depends on individual anatomy, and the effect wisdom teeth are having on the general health and wellness of the patient. In fact, there are even a few experts that say wisdom teeth should never be extracted at all.
How do you know if you should consider wisdom teeth extraction?
Read our blog post to find out...
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'Tis the Season to Be an Angel
Our 2012 Angel Tree campaign was successful beyond our wildest imaginings. We are hoping to replicate those amazing results this year by inviting our patients to again be part of our Angel Tree tradition by assisting those in need during this special time of year.
When you visit our office beginning today, December 2nd, you will have the opportunity to select a tag from the Angel Tree. Each tag represents the wishes of a real child or youth (toys, clothes, books, hats and gloves) in the greater Washtenaw area. Unlike a toy drive, the Angel Tree program fulfills families' and children's specific needs and wishes for the holiday season.
We must deliver our Angel Tree donations to the Salvation Army by December 16th, so all donated items must be at our office by 3 pm that day in order to meet the deadline.
We are honored to be able to help provide gifts to families in need who would otherwise be left out during the holidays, and look forward to a strong turnout from our patient family. Please give us a call at 734-677-2156 for more information.
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Give Food to Get Food
We are proud of our commitment to the community, and are pleased to announce the start of our 2013 Salvation Army food drive!
In honor of this very important event, we are featuring a special contest -- "Give Food to Get Food." For each item donated to the drive, donors will receive an entry into our raffle.
First prize is a $25 gift card for Darden Restaurant Group. This gift card can be used at Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze, Red Lobster, and Longhorn Steakhouse.
Our second prize winner will receive an Oral-B Vitality toothbrush, also valued at $25.
The drive will end on Tuesday, November 26th, and the drawing will be held December 2nd and the winner notified by email or phone. You don't need to be a patient to donate, so please feel free to forward this email to family and friends and let them know how they can help this great cause.
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Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving is only four weeks way -- hooray for Turkey Day! Please note that although we are open during our normal office hours Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week, we will be closed Wednesday through Friday. We will reopen the following Monday, December 2nd.
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Dental Emergencies
Did you know?
Our office handles many types of dental emergencies, and we can often get patients in to see Dr. Kotre very quickly if we are notified of a problem.
Mouth injuries are common, and can be quite frightening. Injuries to the teeth, gums, and other soft tissues in the mouth often bleed copiously, even when they are not serious, leading to panic, especially in parents who have found themselves caring for a child with a mouth injury. Luckily, mouth injuries and issues are usually easily treated, often just with home care. And even those injuries requiring an emergency trip to the dentist or doctor will generally heal quickly. The mouth is one of the fastest-healing areas of the body. Read more...
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'Tis the Season to Be an Angel
Many of you may remember the incredible success of our Salvation Army Angel Tree last holiday season. This year, we are hoping to replicate those amazing results by again placing an Angel Tree in our lobby, and inviting our patients to do what they can to assist those in need during this special time of year.
When you visit our office between December 2nd and December 19th, you will have the opportunity to select a tag from the Angel Tree. Each tag represents the wishes of a real child or youth (toys, clothes, books, hats and gloves) in the greater Washtenaw area. Unlike a toy drive, the Angel Tree program fulfills families' and children's specific needs and wishes for the holiday season.
We are honored to be able to help provide gifts to families in need who would otherwise be left out during the holidays, and look forward to a strong turnout from our patient family. Please give us a call at 734-677-2156 for more information.
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October = Starbucks + Straighter Smiles
10.01.13
October Invisalign Day
Do you often wish you had a more beautiful smile?
On October 23rd, a VERY limited number of appointments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for a one-on-one Invisalign consultation and assessment with Dr. Kotre, including one day only financial incentives for those who decide to go forward with Invisalign treatment. An Invisalign rep will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
As a special incentive, we will be offering exceptional pricing for patients who schedule a consultation and opt for treatment on Invisalign Day:
-- For those opting for full Invisalign treatment, a $500 matching down payment incentive will be available.
-- For patients who choose Invisalign express treatment, we are offering a $250 matching down payment.
-- Special financing through Care Credit will be available, and a $250 matching down payment will also be available to those opting for this form of payment.
Don't forget -- FSA and HSA funds can also be used for Invisalign treatment. Put those hard-earned pre-tax dollars to work for you!
Please note -- we've barely started marketing this event and appointment times are already filling up. If you need a specific time, please be sure to let us know ASAP by calling the office at 734-677-2156 so we can accommodate you. You can also register for Invisalign Day on our Facebook event page.
See you on October 23rd!
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Halloween Is Scary For Teeth
We can honestly say we've met very few people who don't enjoy Halloween, and who can blame them? Piles of delicious candy filling the house everywhere for weeks (and even months!)? Sounds like a dream come true!
While we don't discourage indulging (let's just say we have a number of those with a sweet tooth in our own office), we do like to be sure that our patients know about alternatives to sugary Halloween treats.
Here are our Top 10 ideas for making Halloween a little healthier:
1. Stickers - inexpensive, colorful, and fun, there's hardly a kid around who can resist the offer of a special sticker
2. Halloween pencils or erasers
3. Vampire or monster teeth
4. Temporary tattoos
5. Super-bouncy rubber balls
6. Halloween rings, such as spiders or eyeballs
7. Silly Bandz, one of the biggest kids' trends around right now
8. Glow sticks
9. Sidewalk chalk or crayons
10. Bubbles
And if you absolutely insist that Halloween treats be edible, try passing out a sugar-free gum sweetened by Xylitol, instead.
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"Like" Us For Starbucks!
Last month's contest and subsequent prize drawing was a smashing success (congratulations on your correct answers and winning the drawing, Lisa D.!). So we decided to come up with another way to get our patients the delicious Starbucks coffee they know and love. ;)
Simply visit our Facebook page and "like" us by next Wednesday, October 9th, and you'll be entered to win a $20 Starbucks gift card. Make sure you post a quick message on our wall so we know to enter you in the drawing. The winner will be randomly drawn on Thursday, the 10th. Be sure to check your Facebook messages to find out if you're our latest gift card winner!
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Win a Starbucks Gift Card!
08.29.13
Dental Laser Treatment
We are excited to announce that our staff members have completed their training and certifications for our new soft tissue laser. The laser will allow us to more comfortably and quickly treat many different issues, including periodontal infections; cold and canker sore infections; and sensitive teeth, just to name a few.
We will be incorporating it into our practice over the next several months. If you are interested in finding out how this new technology may be of help to you, please give us a call at 734-677-2156.
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October Invisalign Day
Do you often wish you had a more beautiful smile? Then keep an eye out for our upcoming Invisalign Day. On October 23rd, a limited number of appointments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for a one-on-one Invisalign consultation and assessment with Dr. Kotre. An Invisalign rep will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
As spots have always filled up quickly in the past, we are letting our current patients know ahead of time before we open up appointment times to the general public. If you'd like to reserve your time to be seen, please give the office a call at 734-677-2156 as soon as possible.
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We've Gone Digital!
During your next visit, you may notice a big change. We've begun implementing digital records management, which we believe will streamline our practice and result in time savings for both our staff, and our patient family. If you have questions about our new system, we encourage you to call us at 734-677-2156, or via our website's contact form.
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Win A Starbucks Gift Card!
Occasionally, we will be running contests to find out which of our readers really has an eye for detail :) This month, when you respond directly to this email with the answers to the following three questions (all of which can be found in this very newsletter), you'll be entered into a contest to win a $20 Starbucks gift card!
So tell us:
1) One condition our new laser treats
2) What new practice-streamlining technology are we currently implementing
3) What is the date of our Invisalign Day
Entries are due by Wednesday, September 4th. The drawing will be held on Thursday, September 5th, and the winner will be notified by email. Good luck to all of our entrants!
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Bleaching Blowout!
07.25.13
Be Rewarded
Have you needed a new crown or crown replacement but been reluctant to schedule an appointment? We have the perfect incentive!
During the month of August, all patients with completed crowns will receive a free OralB Vitality Floss Action electric toothbrush, valued at more than $25.
Give us a call at 734-677-2156 and schedule your appointment today!
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Back-To-School Raffle
You can practically smell the scent of school supplies wafting through the air this time of year, which means it's almost time for kids to go back to school!
This year, we're asking kids age eight and older to donate one school supply item, such as pencils, pens, markers, etc. With that donation, each child will receive one entry into our backpack raffle.
This awesome string-style sack will be packed with dental goodies, including an electric toothbrush!
All school supplies will be donated to the winner's school.
Want more details? Additional information is available by calling the office at 734-677-2156.
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Bleaching Blowout!
Have you always wanted to have your teeth bleached, but haven't been able to make the time? Our latest special is just what you've been waiting for!
If you schedule an appointment this month for an August or September cleaning, you will have the opportunity to receive teeth bleaching at the same time for a heavily discounted price -- 30% off!
Give us a call today at 734-677-2156 for more information, or to make an appointment. August is almost full and September is filling up fast.
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Custom Mouth Guards Only $25!
06.27.13
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Helping Those In Need
We are proud to announce that we recently finished another case for Donated Dental through the State of Michigan, which is an organization we support annually with pro bono dental care. Dr. Kotre believes deeply in public service, and putting that belief into practice is one of our core values.
Donated Dental's mission is to provide access to oral health care and education for those who would not generally be able to afford it. You can read more about them on their website.
In addition to our work with Donated Dental, we also participate in theMIChild program sponsored by Delta Dental. MIChild provides dental care to children who are covered under Medicare through the State of Michigan. We have been participating with MIChild since its inception, and are proud to continue to support this program whenever possible.
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Affordable Mouth Guards
We have many patients who participate in team sports. As a former high school athlete, Dr. Kotre is dedicated to preserving her patients' dental health both via education, and prevention.
One of the easiest, most affordable ways to prevent dental injuries is by purchasing a mouth guard. We are able to fabricate a custom mouth guard for only $25. The proper fit provided by a custom mouth guard can mean the difference between excellent and mediocre protection against injury.
In addition, if you or your children are involved in a team sport, we are offering a discount program that will outfit the entire team with mouth guards at once for just $20 each.
We have already seen several kids with serious mouth trauma this year. The effects are often both painful and expensive. We would love to see all children (and adults!) who play sports be properly protected from these types of injuries. Please give us a call at 734-677-2156 for more information or to schedule an appointment for a mouth guard fitting.
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Free Beach Balls!
To help kick-off summer right, we're giving away a free beach ball at each visit as a special treat for our youngest patients. Parents and guardians, don't forget to have your child pick one out of our "treasure chest" after their appointment! :)
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Have a safe, happy and fun July 4th!
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