Putnam Dental May 2017

MAY 2017

CARL F. ERN, DDS VINCENT M. CAFARELLI, DMD GIANNA FERRANTI, DDS JEANNINE HOLZ, DDS

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PUTNAM DENTAL BATTLES CANCER OUR RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM: “THE TOOTH FAIRIES”

When I was in my early 20s, I was diagnosed with a precancerous condition that nearly caused me to have a hysterectomy, preventing me from ever having children. At such a young age, this was a tough pill to swallow. Thankfully, my doctors were able to treat my condition, and I now have three beautiful boys.

Ceremony when I was inducted into dental school. The man on the bottom left is my grandfather, Armand, who passed away from pancreatic cancer two months after the photo was taken. Sitting next to him is my grandmother, Lidia, who survived thyroid and colon cancer, but decades later, passed away from colostomy complications. I am racing for my grandparents, but I am also racing for anyone who has ever been affected by cancer. I would love for you to support us.”

TEAM CAPTAIN: SANDY LUNDY

If you or a loved one has been affected by cancer, please help our team in raising awareness and funds for research and treatment. If you want to donate to

I am not the first person in my family to have faced a cancer diagnosis. My father passed away from prostate cancer, which is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. My aunt passed away from lung cancer, my maternal grandfather died from colon cancer, and my paternal grandfather died from melanoma. My stepfather is currently being treated for bladder cancer, and my brother-in-law was treated for leukemia as a child. The drugs used in his treatment have continued to be the root of many of his health problems today. Cancer has ravaged my family, and I am taking a personal stance against it. On June 10, the team at Putnam Dental Associates will be joining together to participate in the inaugural Brewster Relay For Life will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight. Our team will be called “The Tooth Fairies,” and we would love for you to support us. Dr. Ferranti will also be racing with The Tooth Fairies. Here’s why: “Relay For Life is a celebration of life, both past and present. It represents all of our peers and family members who have fought against cancer. I have lost my grandmother and grandfather to cancer, and I am currently supporting friends and colleagues who are battling for their lives. Cancer does not discriminate against the old or the young, and together we must continue this fight. “The photo in this article was taken during my White Coat

our team, please feel free to call Sandy at the office at 1-855- 347-7476 or email [email protected] . We will also be organizing a fundraising event on May 11. Every member of our team will be participating for a different reason. Some are cancer survivors, some are caretakers, and all have been impacted in one way or another by this disease. With every penny received, we are not only one step closer to ending this horrible disease, but we are also showing those currently undergoing treatment that they are not alone.

Team CaptainSandy Lundy Marketing Director

Inside This Issue:

New: Family Savings Plan

Here’s What’s Happening at Putnam Dental

Save the Bees

A Chip Off the Old Tooth

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A CHIP OFF THE OLD TOOTH Chipped and Broken Teeth

A chipped tooth can happen in the blink of an eye. From biting into a piece of candy to taking a hockey puck to the mouth, teeth break for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes, you may not even know a tooth has been broken until someone else points it out. In the event that you do chip or crack a tooth, the first course of action you should take is to schedule a dental appointment. While chipped teeth may not be all that painful, they are uncomfortable and can cause tongue bleeding. Sometimes they even make eating difficult. Left untreated, a broken tooth can also lead to infection. Prior to your appointment, there are a few steps you can take to minimize discomfort. To limit pain, take acetaminophen or ibuprofen. A piece of wax paraffin or gum will help keep any sharp edges of your tooth from cutting your tongue. You should avoid eating, but if you can’t, stick to soft foods. You can also buy temporary dental cement if you’re on vacation and cannot get an appointment for an extended period of time. Once we take a look at the damage, we can make an assessment on the best course of treatment. If the breakage is caused by the decay of the tooth or an old filling, we might recommend upgrading to a modern filling or removing the tooth entirely. For breaks and cracks, treatment may not be required. Your tooth may simply need polishing or a basic cosmetic filling. Deeper cracks, however, where the nerve is exposed, will often require a root canal and a crown. If you want to avoid getting a broken tooth in the first place, there are a few precautions you can take. First, wear a mouthguard for any activity where your teeth may be in danger of forceful contact. Steer clear of hard foods, and do not chew ice. Many chips are avoidable with a little bit of care.

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www.TeethTomorrowWestchesterPutnam.com 845-582-0903 Call us today and schedule a complimentary consultation

Q: I’ve never heard of Teeth Tomorrow™. What is it, and who would benefit from it?* A: Teeth Tomorrow™ offers the best permanent tooth replacement solution and is ideal for anyone who has lost all or most of their teeth, for those who are fed up with chronic pain, or who are in need of crowns, root canal, or extractions. Teeth Tomorrow™ uses Prettau Zirconia, the most advanced dental technology on the market today, which offers unparalleled durability and comfort. Best of all, the patient gets a permanent restoration the next day. Teeth Tomorrow™ Westchester Putnam is the exclusive regional provider of this state-of-the art technology. If you would like to learn more, we recommend you come in for a complimentary consultation. Call us today at 845-582-0903.

Regardless of the severity of your break or chip, we can help. While a chipped tooth may feel like a big deal, modern dentistry is more than equipped to deal with it.

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HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT PUTNAM DENTAL

BREWSTER RELAY FOR LIFE Thanks to Dr. Ern, Putnam Dental Associates will be donating $25 to our Relay For Life team, (The Tooth Fairies), for every Invisalign procedure completed in the month of May. Thank you, Dr. Ern and the team at Putnam Dental for your generosity and commitment to the eradication of cancer! Call our office today at 1-855- 347-7476 to schedule your appointment and join us in our Relay For Life mission. GRADUATION PREPARATION Graduation is right around the corner. Parents, what could be a more perfect graduation present than the gift of a beautiful smile? To celebrate all of our graduates, Putnam Dental Associates will gift Smile So Bright teeth whitening for life to anyone who receives a full Invisalign treatment during the month of May. However, you must receive regular preventative care visits to qualify. Call our office to find out more! COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Dr. Ern has been awarded the 2017 Dr. Richard G. Spolzine Access to Care Humanitarian Award! The award is given by the Ninth District Dental Association and recognizes those who have gone above and beyond in serving the public. Dr. Ern and Putnam Dental Associates have been serving the community since 1984 by donating time, free dental care, and hundreds of thousands of dollars to those in need. Namely, Dr. Ern serves his community through

Dentistry From The Heart, an annual mission trip to the Dominican Republic, educational events and seminars, Rotary International, Putnam Dental Missions, and many more organizations. Congratulations, Dr. Ern, there is no one who deserves this award more than you. We are so thankful to have you as a friend and colleague. Putnam Dental Missions will have a table at the Stormville Flea Market on May 27. All proceeds from sales will go towards the Mission Team. If you have anything you would like to donate to be sold please contact Maryann or Toni at the office.

INTRODUCING PATIENT PORTAL Access Our Office Anytime!

We understand that life is hectic. That’s why we made it easy for you to access our front desk anytime, anywhere. Patient Portal can help you confirm and schedule appointments, send secure messages, pay bills online, and download patient forms. Patient Portal is even available as a downloadable app! Call our office at 1-855-347-7476 to receive temporary login information, and then register at smiledash.com/setupview.action.

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Carl F. Ern, DDS 2435 Route 6, Middlebranch Office Brewster, NY 10509

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Save the Bees

Spring is officially here. The grass is green again, trees have regrown their leaves, and flowers are emerging from the earth. Busy bees are ready to pollinate the new blossoms, but sadly, the rusty patched bumble bee may not be around to pollinate much longer. Bumble bees are a small species of bee native to much of the Northern Hemisphere. There are 250 species of bumble bees in the world, and the rusty patched bumble bee is one of 47 species native to North America. Most bumble bees have larger body sizes and denser hairs than other bees. This makes it possible for them to remain active in cool temperatures, low light levels, and high elevations. Rusty patched bumble bees are “buzz pollinators,” which means they cling tightly to their flowers and vibrate their flight muscles to collect pollen. In this way, the bees pollinate blueberries, cranberries, clover, and tomatoes. Once ranging from North Dakota to Maine and Quebec, and as far south as Georgia, the bee’s population has declined 87 percent since the 1990s. Experts now consider the rusty patched bumble bee to be on the brink of extinction.

Though it can take years to place an animal on the endangered species list, President Obama made the rusty patched bumble bee a priority by placing it on the list in January.

The reasons for the bee’s decline are not fully understood, but it is hypothesized that habitat loss, diseases, parasites, pesticides, pollution, and climate change may have something to do with it. Thankfully, not all hope is lost. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has some ideas about how the public can help stop the bee’s decline. Individuals can plant native flowers, limit their use of pesticides, and avoid cutting grass and garden plants after summer to provide a habitat for bees during the winter. This, along with the critically endangered species status, may prevent the bee from extinction, and even increase future populations.

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