Not Sure What to Cook this Year? Try One of These 250 Awesome Recipes!
November 20, 2011
Whether you’re trying to find something special or just want to try something different this year for Thanksgiving, here are 250 recipes to ‘wet your whistle”.
Thanksgiving Recipe V4 (Compiled by Elizabeth Corbin-Prior)
Cheers
Liz Prior
“SWEET SWAP” Success
October 18, 2011
Just a quick note to thank everyone who came out to SWAP their SWEETS for Operation Gratitude.
Some of you may have known that we were collecting candy in conjunction with the City Of Clearwater-Long Center, for OPERATION GRATITUDE who will in turn send the candy in care packages to our troops who are stationed overseas.
As of 7p.m. yesterday we collectively collected over 600lbs of candy! (minus a few reeses cups that followed me back to my office, via my pocket!)
A big thank you to all my patients who brought candy and spread the word to their friends and family.
Baynews 9 came out and did a story about the Sweet Swap on Monday and it was featured in the news as well as on their website. You can also see the clip on our Facebook page.
Cheers!
Dr Greg Prior
The Sahara Desert and Your Mouth
June 8, 2011
Do you ever feel like your mouth and The Sahara Desert have something in common? If so, you are not alone. Over 25 million Americans suffer from dry mouth. And it’s not just the discomfort of dry mouth (called “xerostomia” by dentists) that is the problem; it is often accompanied by trouble chewing and swallowing, difficulty in speaking, a rise in dental cavities and gum disease. And, most noticeably to some, bad breath. If people act like there is a fire drill taking place every time you open your mouth, this could be the culprit!
So why do so many of us have what is often referred to as “cottonmouth”?
According to The Food and Drug Administration, over 400 medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, can lead to dry mouth. It’s also caused by mouth breathing, dehydration (drink your water!!) and lack of salivary flow due to aging. In rare instances, dry mouth may be caused by an underlying serious disease so it is not something to take lightly.
Of course, our good old friends (actually enemies) excessive alcohol consumption and smoking are among the leading causes of this problem. So if you need another reason to put away the cigarettes for good and cut down on the booze, now is a great time!
There are several things you can do to help reduce the symptoms of dry mouth, including:
- Chewing a sugar-free gum containing Xylitol.
- Drinking plenty of water.
- Breathing through your nose instead of your mouth (easier said than done!)
- Frequent brushing and rinsing with a good toothpaste and mouth rinse
- Using a room vaporizer to humidify the air in your home
- Using an over-the-counter saliva substitute
Since dry mouth can also be a sign of a serious illness AND a cause and increase in cavities and gum disease, excellent oral hygiene and regular dental visits are a must. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please call us immediately at 727-796-1713 or set an appointment. Your health is important to us and we are here to help you!
Dr Greg Prior
May “Care To Share” Referral Rewards Programme
May 8, 2011
Want a BIG 42 inch Flat Screen TV?!?
We are celebrating Baileys Prior’s 15th Birthday in a BIG way!
All our existing patients who refer a patient into the Practice during the month of May will be entered into our weekly drawing.
Week 1: Win 15lbs of Coffee
Week 2: Win 15 Gallons of Gas
Week 3: $150 worth of services at Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
What’s more????
Enter the BIGGEST DRAWING OF THE MONTH!!!!
Week 4: All our referrers enter the drawing for BIG 42″ Flat Screen TV…
Let the Madness Begin!!!
It’s a BIG way to show our patients that we appreciate them in a BIG way!
Call our office and request that referral cards to be sent to you or just give our number to your friends, family or co-workers. Make sure they give your name to the office so you are given credit for the referral.
Offer ends May 31, 2011.
Get The Birthday Gift Like Never Before!
She Won…and So Can You!
April 24, 2011
March Maddness Winner Marilyn G
And what did she win you may ask, She won a 42″ Flat Screen TV. She was so happy….and so were we!
The biggest compliment that we receive are your kind referrals of new patients to our practice. We THANK YOU for that vote of confidence.
April is almost over and another winner will be announced soon.
MAY Is upon us and stay tuned for a very special promotion.
I’ll be honoring my daughter who is turning 15 during the month of May. I plan on giving away a very special prize for the patient who refers us the most new patients during the month of MAY. Watch for Details!!!!!
Thanks to all the patients who participated.
Best Regards,
Dr Prior, Ileana, Liz, Bobbie, Kelly and Bailey
April “New Patient” Extravaganza!
April 17, 2011
Want a BIG 42 inch Flat Screen TV?!?
Dr. Prior, your Clearwater Dentist, is rolling into April in a BIG way!
All our existing patients who refer a patient into the Practice during the month of April will be entered into our drawing.
It’s a BIG way to show our patients that we appreciate them in a BIG way!
Let the Madness Begin!!!
Call our office and request that referral cards to be sent to you or just give our number to your friends, family or co-workers. Make sure they give your name to the office so you are given credit for the referral.
Offer ends April 30, 2011
Clearwater Dentist offers Dental Assistance Discount Plan
March 6, 2011
We are pleased to announce that we are offering a Dental Assistance Discount Plan for those patients who do not currently have Dental Insurance.
This plan is NOT Dental Insurance, however, this plan was designed to provide greater access to quality, preventative dental care at an affordable cost. Unlike traditional Insurance, this plan has:
NO yearly maximums
NO Deductible
NO Claims Forms
NO Pre-authorization requirements
NO Pre-existing condition Limitations
NO Waiting Periods
NO Membership Cards
In addition to preventative care, members will enjoy substantial savings on any restorative or other dental work that they may need.
If you are interested in obtaining more information regarding this Discount Plan. Please call the office and I will be more than happy to discuss this plan with you. If you are planning a visit to the office soon, we have written material that outlines the program.
We are happy to provide this program as a way to assist our patients obtain needed preventative dentistry.
Best Regards,
Liz Prior
Practice Manager
If I had Dental Insurance, I Would Go To the Dentist
March 4, 2011
“If I had Dental Insurance, I would go to the dentist” … “If I had Dental Insurance, I would have all my dental work done” …
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard those two statements, I would be RICH! Every time I hear someone make those statements, I feel compelled to stop and explain that while having dental insurance is a good resource, but it’s not the total answer to your dental needs.
Dental Insurance is a mixed bag. I have patients who have always had dental insurance and now find themselves without and they will say it’s no big loss. It only covers certain procedures and even then, they don’t always pay and the yearly maximum benefit has remained the same for the last upmteen years they’ve carried the policy.
Then on the other hand, I have patients who have never had dental coverage, who seem to be under the impression that the lack of dental coverage is the biggest obstacle standing between them and their needed dental work.
Bad Economy + Lost Jobs + Lost Benefits = Neglected, Broken Teeth and Costly Dental Emergencies
With the recent downturn in the economy, more and more patients have lost benefits such as dental insurance and some patients who are retired have lost dental coverage as a benefit completely. So is there a viable solution to this problem?
YES!
Stay tuned for a Big Announcement From Prior Cosmetic & Family Dentistry n March 4, 2011…
Best Regards,
Liz Prior
Practice Manager
March “New Patient” Madness
March 3, 2011
Want a BIG 42 inch Flat Screen TV?!?
Dr. Prior is rolling into March in a BIG way!
All our existing patients who refer a patient into the Practice during the month of March will be entered into our drawing.
It’s a BIG way to show our patients that we appreciate them in a BIG way!
Let the Madness Begin!!!
Call our office and request that referral cards to be sent to you or just give our number to your friends, family or co-workers. Make sure they give your name to the office so you are given credit for the referral.
Offer ends March 31, 2011
Dr. Greg Prior and Care-to-Share iPad Winner, January 2011
January 18, 2011
This is Evelyn Flam, long-standing patient. She referred over 15 people to our practice from October 1 to December 30, 2010.