Rich Dad’s
Conspiracy of the Rich Book

I know what you’re thinking…What does this have to do with dentistry?

You are my friends. I am a dentist and also a dental coach.  Your overall health is as important to me as it is to you.

These days plain survival can be a challenge for everyone.  The game of living has changed in many ways over the past 2 years.  However, if you know the new rules of the game you can come out on top.

It is for that reason that I just wanted to shoot you this quick review of Robert Kiyosaki’s book that I have read recently, “Rich Dad’s Conspiracy of the Rich”.

In this book Robert, gives a view of global economics and lays bare the events that created a domino effect of economic chaos and hardship for Americans.  He also provides solutions to these problems by educating us to turn what appears to be the worst of times into an opportunity in the making.

None of us were taught how to create wealth when we were in school.  I have found that this book and others by Robert fill that void  serving to raise my financial IQ.  This is important these days as knowledge is power.

If the rules of the game change then we better learn the rules fast.

Dr. Z

Dry Mouth
What You Can Do About It

Dry mouth is sometimes also called pasties, cottonmouth, doughmouth or des (like a desert).  It is common in smokers.

The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia (pronounced zero- stow-mia),  But we will call it dry mouth.

Dry mouth can cause difficulty in speech and eating.  It also leads to halitosis (bad breath) and a dramatic rise in the number of cavities.

The reason for the increase in bad breath and cavities is due to this fact:  your saliva has the protective effect of remineralizing the enamel of your teeth so when saliva amount is decreased that protection is no longer present or is diminished.

Dry mouth is also a common side-effect of various drugs such as cannabis, amphetamines, antihistamines, and some antidepressants.
Patients who have endured chemotherapy usually suffer from this after their treatment.

1. Sipping non-carbonated sugarless fluids frequently will help to keep your body well hydrated.  Eight 8 oz glasses of water a day has been suggested for good overall health for decades.

2. Chew gum containing xylitol.  You can only find it in Health Food Stores as far as I have seen.  Xylitol is the key ingredient.  It is a sweet white crystalline sugar substitute used in oral health products.  It is a natural substance and not harmful.  Below is a description of xylitol.

A sugar alcohol extracted from birch wood, corn cobs, and peanuts. It is used to make sugar-free sweets, such as chewing gums and mints. Xylitol does not cause dental cavities, in fact it actually inhibits the growth of bacteria which cause tooth decay. Although rich in calories, xylitol may have a small advantage over sugars in calorie controlled diets because it has a lower calorie yield and is more slowly absorbed. Its slow absorption also makes it more suitable for diabetics because it produces little or no stress on the pancreas.

3.  Visit your dentist regularly for cleanings to keep the bugs away.

Dr. Z

Dental work can be expensive and that can be part of the reason for people having a fear of going to the dentist.  However, there are three ways that you can drastically cut your dental costs. 1.   I know you have heard this before but I write it again because it’s true. Maintain a schedule of a dental exam every six months no fail. Come in when the staff of your dental office call you in for your routine check. The cost is minimal and a good dentist will be able to catch new cavities when they are small and inexpensive to handle.
2.   Keep a good diet going.  Teeth and gums are part of the overall living machine that is your body. That living machine needs real fuel, just like your car. If you put sugar into your car’s gas tank, it will stop working pretty quickly. If you load your body up on sugar (of all kinds) it will stop working correctly too.  So stay away from the cokes and candy bars and eat real food; vegetables, fruit, whole grains, clean meats, good water, vitamin supplements etc. And add exercise at least three times per week.

Dr. Z

Take the 1 to 10 Quiz
How do YOU Score?

As I was approaching 100 MPH on the 210 West the other day I was thinking about what home renovations experts do for a living.  It’s a 3 level approach.

1.  First they get in there and gut the place of old carpet and rotten wood getting rid of all of the disgusting bacteria and mold in the house.
2.  Then they look for faulty foundation, cracked support beams and holes where holes should not be and they restore everything to like-new again.
3.  Then they go outside and put the new paint on and the flowers and trees making the place inviting and pleasing to the eye.

This is exactly what I do for a living, but the “houses” I work on are your heads.  Bacteria is in the “carpet” in your mouth and it moves down into your blood stream and causes heart trouble and other diseases.  Getting rid of it every 6 months handles that.  While I am in there tearing out the “old carpet” I check for cracked support beams and faulty foundation (bone loss) and holes where there should not be any holes and I bring it all back to new again.  Then we do the 1 to 10 test. 1 is the lowest score.  You get a 1 if all living creatures run the other way when you crack a smile.  10 is the highest score.  You get a 10 if you are turning heads  with your dazzling perfect smile.

Depending on where you feel you land on that scale we can take a look at a fresh coat of “paint” and some well manicured shrubs for the front of your “property” if you would like.

The only difference here is that I use much smaller hammers and drills to do my work!

Oh yes!  There is ONE MORE HUGE difference.  My work is guaranteed for 10 years!

Dr. Z

What to Do if it Has Been YEARS  Since You Have Been to the Dentist.

Are you avoiding dental visits?  I know you are out there.  Every time you look in the mirror or every time you feel that pain again you think, ‘Yikes, I need to get to a dentist.’  Then you have this conversation with yourself that goes like this…’It’ll be a  cold day in Hell when I go to a dentist!’

But I know that what you are really saying is that you are afraid and embarrassed of what that visit will turn up and what it will cost you.

Well let me tell you…I don’t care how long it’s been, when you get into my office, you can be assured that you will get what you need from now on.  I won’t be your dentist, I will be your coach and together we will get you to where you need to be.

Let’s face it, good dental health means good overall health.  So come in and let me coach you to winning the Dental Patient World Cup.

A soccer midfielder, talks about US Soccer Coach Bob Bradley in a recent interview.  He says,  “There’s no stone left unturned. He’s thought everything through a hundred times. He’s very bright. He works really hard. And he cares. Those are four attributes that usually equal success.”

One of our patients says:  “He’s honest and taking care of his patients is far more important to him than the money he could make.  When my husband broke a tooth on a Friday night, we were able to reach him and get an emergency appointment, though Dr. Z didn’t charge us like other dentists would for such an urgent appointment.”  And from another patient, “Dr. Z is very bright, works hard and he cares.”

So I obviously qualify to be your coach.

Dr. Z

P.S.  And I won’t make you do 100 push ups and 100 squats.  (unless you give me a hard time)

“I don’t think so!

“But more on that in a minute.  First of all I promised to give you the secret of how you can maintain healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime and I will, but first I have to clear up this NO Pain NO Gain issue.  This is simply not true in our office.

My patients gain every day from the work done in our practice.  Dentistry does not have to be painful, in fact we use a successful system with our patients that reduces pain to the level of zero to very tolerable.   The best way to ensure an easy dental appointment is to take regular care of your teeth.

Look at it this way, you roll your car in for an oil change every 3000 miles.  Why?  Dirty oil circulating through your engine’s system is harmful to it.   They clean out the gunk and put in the clean oil to care for the engine and extend the life of your car’s overall ‘health’ and performance.   Often you can even drop your car off and come back to pick it up when it’s done.   This is a smart practice.

If you would roll your head into our practice every 1800 days (every 6 months) we will clean out all of the gunk and leave your teeth sparkling and clean.   We may even give you a new tooth brush if you behave yourself.  This simple and not painful action can add years to your life by enhancing your oral health and subsequently your overall physical  health and performance.    The only downside is that you can’t drop your head off and come back to pick it up when we are done.

We look forward to seeing you soon in our office for your 1800 day ‘oil change’.

By the way….I did not forget about my promise… The secret to how you maintain healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime is revealed in two paragraphs up!

Dr. Z

P.S.  And also, I want to thank you all for sending in so many new patients.  We appreciate that.

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