New Sign of a Stroke

I've asked many a person to stick their tongue out in my office, but you also need to know the value of this in helping to diagnosis if someone has had a stroke. 

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

If you suspect a person might have had a stroke, ask the person to 'stick' out his/her tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is an indication of a stroke. Another thing to remember is the first three letters of stroke ..... S. T. R. 

S for ask the individual to smile.

T for ask the person to talk and speak a simple sentence (Coherently)

R for ask him/her to raise both arms.

If he/she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

EVERYONE AT OSMANSKI DENTAL WISHES YOU A SAFE AND FUN FILLED SUMMER!! 

Remember that Downtown Crystal Lake is having a Side Walk Sale, rain or shine, 7/19 (8 am to 8pm), 7/20 (9am to 6pm) and 7/21 (9am to 5pm). A bargain hunter's delight!

Diet Tips for a Pretty Smile

1) Yogurt - the lactic acid may ward off periodontal disease, but skip the sugary varieties

2) Sugar-free gum and hard candies - these promote saliva flow and also help fight cavities.  Xylitol-sweetned ones work best

3) Raw or firm veggies - these help "scrub" teeth.  The ones with vitamin C (broccoli and all color peppers) may also protect against gum disease.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY FROM ALL OF US AT 

RICHARD OSMANSKI'S DENTAL OFFICE!   

Oral Cancer Awareness

Congratulations to our "crew" for walking in the Northern Illinois Oral Cancer Awareness Walk. Over 500 participants, free oral cancer screenings and nearly $70,000 raised for the Oral Cancer Foundation. What a great day!

Brighten Your Smile This Summer!

So many people focus on getting their bodies in shape during the summer, but forget about their teeth. Brighten Your Smile this Summer by taking advantage of the 50% Discount on our custom take home tray whitening system (A $205 value).

Time for School Dental Exams

Summer is upon us. Time to get the local school district's requirement of a dental exam for students in grades kindergarten, second and sixth completed. If you don't have the school form for the exam, we do. 


It's also a good time to eat more carrots, cauliflower, celery and apples as they promote the flow of saliva, which prevents stains. Strawberries and oranges are also tooth polishers.

Sunscreen & Summer

Before you buy sunscreen this year, know that the FDA is standardizing the language on sunblock labels. "Broad Spectrum" means it will protect against UVB (those that burn) and UVA (those that cause skin cancer) AND pass a regulated broad-spectrum test to ensure that a minimum level of UVA protection is provided BEFORE a manufacturer can put the claim on its label. 


SPF's below 15 do NOT provide an adequate level of UVA blocking protection. Know that there is no such thing as "waterproof" or "sweatproof" products (all must be reapplied @ 40 to 80 minutes, depending on formula). 


The FDA says there is little evidence that SPFs above 50 provide a substantial level of protection and has proposed capping all SPFs @ 50+( SPF 15 filters out 93% of UV rays, SPF 50, 98% and SPF 100, 99%) Finally, remember that quantity counts: head to toe, use enough lotion to fill a shot glass; for foam, make the squirt the size of a tennis ball. 


Enjoy the sun, but safely!

Kids and Dental Cavities

Dental cavities remain on of the most common chronic childhood diseases - five times more common than asthma. Over 50% of pre-teen children and over 80% of adolescences, in America, have a cavity or filling. With warm weather approaching, sugary drinks and food will be consumed more often by kids, so PLEASE stress the importance of proper dental care and visit your dentist every 6 months. 

We have a variety of DENTAL HEALTH LINKS on our website should you have questions about many different subjects from Baby Teeth, and Prevention for ages 1-5 and 6-18 to Sealants, Thrush and Orthodontics. Visit us @ www.DrOsmanski.com