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We hope you’re off to a great summer so far! If you are planning on traveling with family this summer or think you might not be able to make it to your scheduled adjustment appointment at our Pleasant Hills office, please let us know ahead of time so that we may be able to accommodate you, as well as schedule another patient with Dr. Jennifer Martin at that appointment time.

Also, we ask that you give us a call and let us know if you have any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed! Please call us with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so we may be able to reach you. Thank you! Enjoy the rest of your week!

What’s on your mind?

As the summer progresses, our team at Dr. Jennifer Martin’s office strive to continue writing about important topics related to orthodontics and your treatment at our office.

To help us continue doing that through the course of the summer, Dr. Martin and team would like to ask you, our readers: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the always-changing and exciting field of orthodontics? What would you like us to focus on our blog in the summer months? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask Dr. Martin for a while? Let us know by posting here or on our Facebook page!

We hope you’re having a great week!

Five reasons to visit Dr. Martin this summer

With the U.S. still mired in a recession, we know many folks around the country are putting off visiting the orthodontist for a consultation. We hear all the reasons - vacations, chores, emergencies, et cetera. Today, Dr. Jennifer Martin and our staff thought we'd give our prospective patients five reasons to visit our office this summer.

1. It's free!
2. Life is more flexible during the summer
3. Flex plan (HSA or MSA) planning
4. Patients can get used to their appliances before school starts
5. No need to miss school for an appointment

And here's another reason: Kids can reconnect with friends from school that they haven't seen for awhile - they are at the office having their braces checked too!

Lastly, did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven? Give us a call at 925-676-8485 to schedule a complimentary consultation!

Happy Birthday!

Congrats and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all of the following patients of Dr. Martin who are celebrating birthdays this week!!!

7/4
Sara C.
Sierra E.
Stephanie P.
Maddie S.

7/5
Rachael M.
Kyle S.
Peter T.

7/6
Molly D.


7/7
Gabriella W.


7/8
Kevin A.
Dylan F.
Mason L.

7/9
Graydon B.
Adriana C.
Sarah H.
Kevin S.

7/10
Julia M.
Madison O.

Brushing with Dr. Martin

Congratulations to all our patients who have done such a great job on the their brushing! We have few helpful hints to help everyone be great brushers:

- Use a timer - it should take at least 2 minutes to really brush your teeth well.
- Look in the mirror when you are finished. Pull your lip up or down so that you can really see below the brackets.
- Focus on brushing the gums, not just the teeth.
- Try Agent Cool Blue (by Listerine) to help the plaque show more.
- Change your toothbrush more frequently. When the bristles start to splay, it's time for a new brush.

Hope you find these tips helpful!

Share your summer adventures with Dr. Martin!

As the school year comes to an end for a lot of our patients at Dr. Jennifer Martin's office, the days get longer and the hot California sun begins to warm up, there’s no better way to beat the heat than jump into a pool or chill under the shade with a cool beverage.

For most of our patients, summer brings a chance to get away from it all and escape everyday life, if only for a week or two. For others, it means a season of relaxation and relief from homework and studying, among other activities.

How about you?

What are your summer plans? Do you have any interesting plans for a summer vacation? Our entire staff (as well as Dr. Martin) would be interested in how you are all spending your summer vacations. If you’re headed to an exotic destination, awesome! If you're going camping, we'd like to hear about it! Going to a Giants game? Tell us! Even if you're staying at home and hanging out here in Pleasant Hill, let us know!

Please feel free to share your summer plans and adventures on our Facebook page as the summer rolls along!

Smile wide! June marks National Smile Month!

Now that June is here, our team at the office of Dr. Jennifer Martin thought we’d tell you June is National Smile Month, and a good time to remind all our patients to practice good oral hygiene between your visits to our convenient Pleasant Hill office, as well as your general dentist to avoid cavities and gum disease, among other dental health issues.

That means you too, parents! After all, there's more and more evidence that suggests folks with gum disease are more at risk for serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and strokes.

Below are a few simple steps you can take to improve your oral health so that you may celebrate National Smile Month for many, many years to come:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
* Floss everyday to clean between your teeth and braces.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during your orthodontic treatment
* Visit your dentist regularly (every 6 months or as recommended by your dentist)!

If you have questions about any of these tips, we encourage you to give us a call, ask Dr. Martin during your next visit or ask us on Facebook!