Helpful Invisalign® tips from Dr. Tieken

The team at Tieken Smiles has blogged about the advantage of Invisalign treatment in the past, and today thought we'd share a few helpful Invisalign tips.

When wearing your Invisalign aligners, Dr. Tieken wants you to ask yourself the following questions:

1. Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.

2. Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not a necessity for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky a soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.

3. Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also easy: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits. If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment at our office, please feel free to give us a call!

Also, a quick reminder: we will be having another Invisalign Special Event in November. Dr. Tieken will be providing Invisalign treatment consultations to answer your questions about Invisalign treatment, the clear way to straighten teeth.

Dr. Tieken talks about the advantage of Perio Protect

Keeping your teeth clean and free of disease is a key part of maintaining your overall health, says Dr. Tieken. And that's why our office uses the Perio Tray®, a product marketed for the treatment of gum disease, and part of the Perio Protect System to help you achieve optimal health. The Perio Tray is used to administer the medicated solution Dr. Tieken prescribes for you, allowing it to reach deep crevices and pockets. Perio Tray has been approved by the FDA and is comfortable, convenient, and easy to use.

If Dr. Tieken feels the Perio Protect System is right for you, impressions will be made to ensure you receive customized trays that fit perfectly. Give us a call at (832) 769-4824 and ask for more information on the Perio Protect System.

Dr. Tieken and team want to know: What will you remember about 2009?

The year is almost over, and as Dr. Tieken and his team reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask all our patients: what was memorable about 2009 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2010? Do you have a New Year’s resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?

Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve, from Dr. Tieken and the rest of the team at Tieken Smiles!

Dr. Tieken is now on Twitter!

You probably already knew we have a Facebook fan page, but did you know Dr. Tieken and his team are now on Twitter?

We'll be tweeting as often as possible and would love if you'd "follow" us!

Happy Tuesday!

The Tieken team meets with author Gary Kadi

Recently, Dr. Tieken and his team attended a seminar with Gary Kadi, a respected adviser to dental team leaders around the world. Gary's ground-breaking, world renowned book, "Million Dollar Dentistry," is distributed in 37 countries with over 35,000 copies in 5 editions.

Gary, whose mission is to "enhance the quality of life for dentists, team members, and the patients they serve," had a lot of interesting things to say, and as a team, we love learning more about people and dentistry. We are also following Gary on our Twitter page (@tiekensmiles)

Tieken Smiles in the Community

Did you know Dr. Tieken and his team are involved in their community? Every November and December we donate toothbrushes and toothpaste to local churches for families in need of dental supplies.

Dr. Tieken is also involved with the Give Back a Smile program, a charitable foundation founded through the AACD that restores broken and damaged teeth of domestic violence survivors.

For a complete list of the programs the team at Tieken Smiles is involved with, you can visit our the "Giving Back to the Community" page on our web site. And be sure to keep checking our blog for new updates on what we're doing in the community!

Happy Friday!

Patient reviews for Dr. Tieken

J. Derek Tieken DDS, serving League City and surrounding areas, has been receiving some great patient reviews lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Dr. Tieken and his team!

"Skill, professionalism, office surroundings, staff, caring attitudes." ~ Jan S.

"Friendly and modern. It is unlike any other dentist office I have been to. Dr. Tieken took time with me... answered all my questions!" ~ Daniel P.

"Exceptional patient care. Always on time with my appointments. I do not have to wait." ~ Christopher M.

"He's very professional and I know that whatever he suggests is the truth. It is obvious he has a passion for what he does and the concern for the patient's outcome in dental health." ~ Linda M.