My wife takes Yoga Journal magazine and here is a brief abstract of an article about mediation that we found useful.
First, sit comfortably in an upright but relaxed position. Close your eyes and bring your attention to your nostrils. As you breathe notice the subtle sensation of cool air passing out of, your nose. Maintain your attention to every breath. Stay relaxed but alert. If your mind runs away then simple return to your breath. You can notice the distraction and patiently return to the sensation of breathing. Your ability to stay present deepens by consistently returning to the current moment.
Do this exercise 10 minutes once or twice a day. You can gradually extend your sessions to 20 or 30 minutes each.
Mediation complements your overall physical and mental health.
Enjoy the sensation.
Dr. Michael Kirk
Grand Dental Studio
The importance of brushing your teeth, good nutrition, and regular dental visits are the focus of National Smile Month in June. This is the largest independent international dental campaign aimed at consumers of all ages. During June, Grand Dental Studio and Oral Health America, and participating sponsors, dental offices, community care providers, schools, camps, and oral health coalitions will be celebrating summertime and encouraging families not to forget their toothbrushes while on vacation.
As routines change for summer, this is a great time of year to focus on dental care habits, spend extra time with our children in teaching them to brush their teeth properly.
National Smile Month promotes the importance of:
1.Brushing teeth twice a day.
2.See your dentist on a schedule that he or she recommends.
3.Choosing healthy foods for a tooth-friendly and nutritious diet.
Remember, at Grand Dental Studio, we always offer a FREE First Visit. This includes an exam with the doctor and x-rays. Please come in today and visit Oklahoma City’s Best Dental Experience.
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael Kirk, Dr. Janice Henry, Dr. Kari Bender
www.dentistokc
In the current economy not everyone can do a total smile makeover, and truthfully a comprehensive cosmetic smile makeover is not always necessary for the patient. However, in this economy, a smile has never been more important when searching for a job. Whenever we can we work within our patients’ budget to give them the results they are looking for and keep dental care affordable. Most importantly we work to deliver you the highest level of dental care and customer service. We believe that communication is the key; therefore, we tell you everything that could benefit your overall health. You, as the patient, always have options with your dental treatment. In addition, Grand Dental Studio provides special dental financing through two great services: CareCredit and Citi Health Card. See affordable financing for dental treatments for more information about affordable dentistry.
We talk about teeth all day long and hear great stories from our patients at Grand Dental Studio. We overwhelmingly believe that taking care of dental health is good for your overall health and that having appropriate cosmetic dentistry is one of the most affordable things you can do to improve your overall appearance. A smile is the first thing that people notice about a person when an individual enters a room. If you are out looking for a job right now, you may want to consider doing a smile check up. Check out some of the treatments we have performed that have completely changed someone’s smile and their outlook on life. See our smile gallery.
Sincerely,
Michael Kirk DDS * Janice Henry DDS * Kari Bender DDS
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Grand Dental Studio — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. So many things to think about when caring for your small children. Some times, our #1 priority is getting them to sleep and getting ourselves to sleep each night. However, two health topics are important to mention in this blog.
First, start brushing teeth early. It is great habit and nothing is cuter than seeing your 11 month old walking around with a little tooth brush. Second, make brushing teeth fun. We sing a fun little song about brushing teeth to the “Jingle Bells” tune. It goes like this “Brush brush brush - brush brush brush - brush brush John’s teeth. Brush them right to make them white so they will shine so brightly.” Have your children’s teeth checked out by your dentist between the ages of 2 and 3 years old or earlier. Bring your children to the dentist with you so they get used to going. Always, make life fun and never scare your child. Going to the dentist can be very fun and it starts early. We have a treasure chest for our kids to take prizes from when they are at our office. It is a big hit.
Our second topic is eating right. It goes along with healthy bones and strong teeth, etc. We are really working on this one. I have no new news for you and I certainly don’t want to lecture. The best tips I have for toddlers is offer healthy first. Don’t keep unhealthy snacks in your house. Encourage fruit slices, veggie sticks, whole grains, and all natural cheeses for snack time. Stay away from snacks high in sugar. Avoid all soft drinks. Kids should really drink milk, water, and limited sugar juices. We recently bought a juice machine and making fresh juices has been a big hit with our toddler. The juice machine makes a loud noise as it is crushing the fruit. Yeh - the boys like the grinding part. Sneak in vegetables as much as you can. One of my wives favorites is the broccoli, pasta alfredo. This pasta dish is yummy and the broccoli is diced up so small the kids can not even see it. Supplement with a simple vitamin. Of course, you would defer to your pediatrian for all kid advice.
While there may be bumps along the way, making health food choices supports growing bodies, healthy teeth, and flexible minds now and in the future. Honestly, it is like a microscope for your own bad habits. Monkey see monkey do. Choose wisely yourself and get yourself to the dentist regularly. Eat healthy and excercise moderately. You are the role model for your kids. Yeh - I know this is hard because some days I can only think about getting those little fellas to sleep and having a cold beer - PLEASE.
Sincerely, Dr. Michael Kirk
Grand Dental Studio, Oklahoma City — Our patient promotions have been so successful. We have more patients than ever going to our web site for information. Several of you have won some pretty cool items including Lion King tickets and OKC Thunder tickets.
Our newest promotion is the Oklahoma City RedHawks ticket giveaway.
Yes, spring is here and the RedHawks are playing in the beautiful AT&T Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A baseball game is a perfect outing for the entire family. The fun continues all spring and summer.
Register here to win tickets to OKC RedHawks. On behalf of Grand Dental Studio - Oklahoma City’s Best Dental Experience, please enjoy the game!
Good luck. Have fun.
Your dentists at Grand Dental Studio,
Michael Kirk DDS
Janice Henry DDS
Kari Bender DDS
Step 1: Find a dentist that you can trust. Everyone is fearful of something different. Some people are fearful of the smell; for others it is sound; for others it may be a childhood memory. You really want a doctor who listens and can read your personal cues. So what to you do, go for a first visit. Ask questions. Communicate your needs. Then, stick with the dentist and team that is the best fit for you. Read more about our team.
Step 2: Come clean and come in and clean. As in a good relationship, honesty is the best policy. Be honest with your dentist about your health history and your fears. Whatever you do, don’t take pain relief into your own hands. It is not safe. Ask your dentist before you take anything. Keeping up with regular dental hygiene cleanings is very important to your overall health.
Step 3: Take advantage of new technology. Pain relief has come a long way since your first trip to the dentist chair. You can now choose from several pharmaceutical options such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to a mild sedatives or using sedation dentistry under the direction of a licensed anesthesiologist. See more on our web site about Sedation dentistry also known as sleep dentistry.
Step 4: Enjoy relaxing: A new breed of dentist’s office provides dental spa services. We are one of them. In front of each chair, you will find a television screen. We have satellite radio. We have automatic back massage chairs. See our entire list on our relaxation menu.
Step 5: Breath: The most important thing you can do for yourself is to practice slow, deep breathing through your diaphragm to counteract that fight-or-flight adrenaline reaction. AND smile. By getting to those dental hygiene and basic dental care appointments, you’re doing something great for your dental - and whole-body - health.
Sincerely, Grand Dental Studio team
