SOS:Seal & Save Our Smiles Clinic, Free Dental Care! (English version)

SEAL & SAVE OUR SMILES CLINIC

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FAMILY CARE FAIR

FREE DENTAL CARE!

For students in kindergarten – 6^th grade who attend

Fresno, Central and Clovis Unified School Districts

• Dental Exams, Sealants, Cleanings, Fluoride Treatment, and Screening for restorative care at Fresno City College Dental Hygiene Clinic
  
• Crowns, White and Silver Fillings, Extractions and more off campus (transportation available)
  
• All provided by local dental providers at no cost!
  

Effective Jan. 1, 2007 AB 1433 went into effect requiring all children must have a dental exam before their first year in public school.

Please Note: Services will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 2009

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

WHERE: Fresno City College Dental Hygiene Clinic

Health Science Building

Corner of Weldon/Glenn

1101 E. University Ave.

Fresno, CA 93741

Educational Booths will be available as well as interpreters.

For More Information, call the Fresno-Madera Dental Society, 438-7284.

(Posted by Dr. Treva D. Lee, 226-3010, www.DrTrevaLee.com)

My New Smile Thanks to Dr. Treva D. Lee

Happy patient after his smile-makeover!

vitamin question

In response to a question on Centralvalleymoms.com:

hey ladies
i am using future formulations vitamins(way expensive,found them a little cheaper over the internet,"adrenal rebuilder,Adrenal c and super adrenal stress formula) supposidly because i have adrenal fatigue,who doesn't, any how was wondering what vitamins you all take?(if you do)
need to find some a little less costly
i also take a calcium supp,fish oil and magnesium supp
thanks for your input/advice...

Dr. Treva Diane Lee's response:

Howdy,
Like everything else, the human body was designed/evolved to respond to things in moderation: moderate levels of pleasure, stress, physical activity, mental activity, and to use a wide variety of food as sources of energy and nutrition. Tablet or liquid forms of various nutritional supplements can help out when our ability to ingest adequate amounts of certain vitamins and minerals is variable, or when we need higher levels to meet the body's demands to react to ever-changing challenges of living.

Moderation is key, too much of anything can be toxic (even water!), too little of something can also be harmful. Over-the-counter stuff can have very medicinal effects without the benefits of accurate doseage and monitoring. Just because you don't need a prescription doesn't mean it's beneficial effects aren't without risk!

That having been said, excepting previously diagnosed nutritional deficiency syndromes. Most people eating a well rounded diet and no chronic health conditions (smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) are fine with a multivitamin or vitamin combination containing essential minerals and vitamins and anti-oxidants. Searching the American Dietetics Association website will give you fact-based information without alot of emotional and anecdoctal hype. It's great that you are searching for answers to help you and your family!

...and if I sound like I'm lecturing, well, I do have a background in nutrition, food science & dietetics...

Pulling aside the curtain...

Here's link to see photos of members of my dental family in 2008
http://ping.fm/Bo5l6

Social Media: a new way to interact with others?

Give it a try and let's see who we know in common and learn abit more about each other. Please practice "safe" social media networking! : )

"friend" me on facebook at http://profile.to/drtrevalee-office/

Wandering Mind: To Chicago and back again

I'm sitting here in Chicago, sorta listening to the lecturer that's presenting to me and about 70 dentists and key staff members. There's snow all around and it's 18F outside. This is really different weather than what the Central Valley is experiencing right now. Having grown up in the Valley, it's so unusual to me to see snow at pretty much sea level. I'm used to having to travel up to 7000 to 8000 foot elevation before any snow stays around! Fortunately, I do have my down coat that only comes out of the closet when I have travel East of the Rockies during the wintertime!

All the Christmas lights and decorations are up and twinkle brilliantly at night with the reflected lights dancing off the snow. Last night, the hotel shuttle driver making the run between the hotel and the local outdoor mall (it's below freezing, and this Chicago suburban shopping mall is "outdoors". Funny that 100F+ weather warrants indoor shopping malls in the Valley, but not in blustery, ice-cold Chicago in December!)slowed down as we went past an ornately decorated home. The shuttle driver's country of origin is Senegal. He believes in the American Dream. He's living the American Dream. He was remarking on how his 4 year old daughter calls him every day to find out when he gets off work. She won't go to bed until he's home. To me, this is a real slice of what the United States represents. That you are given the opportunity to improve your circumstances. This is way different than just expecting to have your lot in life improve with little effort on your part.

I disagree with a recent politician's remarks that people around the world no longer respect us or that our aspirations are meaningless. We can choose to be successful...yes, we may fail in our attempts to succeed, but nobody is actively stopping us from trying. We have opposing groups and opinions, but the rule of law still plays an active role in this county. You only have to read about countries where there are warlords and tribes based on familial and religious ties and very few societal institutions that protect the less fortunate. Heck, in about 90% of the habitable areas on earth, someone such as myself, an educated, christian woman wouldn't even be allowed to exist!

So as my mind's wandering, I think: I really dislike how the media seems so eager to emphasize the negative. They so love bad news. Look how triumphant they sound the horn about increasing unemployment rates. Hey, newsflash, in our area, traditionally we have a higher unemployment rate due to less seasonal agriculturally based jobs anyway. So how valid is that statistic. How does it compare to previous years' rates? I remember a popular college textbook titled "How to Lie with Statistics". Yep, you can slant numbers anyway you want to support your opinion.

What's my point to my thoughts? 'Tis the season of goodwill. Remember and find the good in people. Seek the best out of the world and you'll attract and receive the best of what the world has to offer. Love your friends and family. Don't have any family or friends...then go make some! Read any of the books in the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series. Let's make 2009 meaningful and terrific...despite the media doom and gloom. Let's prove those talking heads on TV wrong! Power to the people...

How Can a Fresno-Madera County Resident Whiten a Smile?

Your high school reunion is coming up and you want your smile to be its brightest. Or maybe you have an important speaking engagement? Whatever the reason, tooth whitening isn’t just for movie star celebrities, and it isn’t just a temporary fad. Many people have had their teeth whitened or “bleached”, and probably hundreds more are thinking about doing it. Tooth whitening safely lightens the color of your teeth lasting for up to 5 years(depending on if you smoke, drink double espressos, etc). Many people feeling much more confident about themselves when their smile is no longer a source.

We are pleased to offer and in-office “power” whitening procedure, called Zoom!. You may have seen this system used on the TV show “Extreme Makeover”. Dr. Lee believes this system safely and effectively “jumpstarts” your whitening process. This greatly reduces the frequency you may need to wear custom made whitening or bleaching trays maintain Your new shade with “touch-up” gel applications that you do yourself. This is great for people on-the-go. We will continue to offer the traditional procedure that requires wearing custom made trays 45 minutes twice a day for 5 to 10 days. The non-ZOOM! system is better suited for people with sensitive teeth, ie many fillings or crowns, post-orthodontic treatment or receded gumline areas; or have deeper discoloration due to oral antibiotics.

Dr. Treva Diane Lee would be happy to determine whether you are a candidate for teeth whitening and which system would provide you the smile you’ve always wanted!