Happy Holidays!

We wish our patients and their families a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Very Happy New Year! 2014 has been a big year for our practice as we celebrated 20 years of caring for the community. This year we visited over 900 local pre-school and school age children to teach them how to have a healthy smile and gave out gift bags filled with a toothbrush and a prize, members of our team traveled to Guatemala and Haiti on service trips, and Dr. Tracy Reinhart was honored as one of '50 Finest' by Montgomery County Community College. And on a summer evening in August we celebrated our 20th anniversary with over 700 patients and their families at Souderton Community Park. What a night! Remember singing all the words to Frozen's "Let it Go" together?We do! Thank you for a wonderful year!

We hope you enjoy these slideshows:
Annual Patient Appreciation Movie Night
Looking back on 20 years

Just a Reminder:

All offices will be closed on December 25 and January 1. We will be open from 8am to noon on December 24, and from 8am to 3pm on December 31.

Celebrating Rhonda Souder-Ruth's
20th Anniversary at Weaver Reckner Reinhart!

Rhonda was our first hygienist in 1994! We are so lucky to have worked alongside Rhonda for all of these years. She is kind, wonderful with patients, extremely skilled and knowledgeable, and a true pleasure to have on our dental team. Congratulations Rhonda on this joyful milestone! (left to right) Dr. Tracy Reinhart, F.A.G.D., Dr. Todd Weaver, F.A.G.D.; Rhonda Souder-Ruth, R.D.H., Dr. John Reckner, F.A.G.D., and Dr. David Guengerich.

The Oral Health Connection: Assessing The Health of Your Gums for Periodontal Disease

Watch Dr. Todd Weaver's video about the risks of periodontal disease.

Half of adults age 30 and older suffer from some form of gum disease*. Gum disease, an inflammation of the tissues that surround and support your teeth, is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. Plaque that is not removed with thorough daily brushing and cleaning between teeth can eventually harden into tartar causing gingivitis. When caught early gingivitis can often be treated by a dental cleaning, and a commitment to thorough home care. There are other factors that can contribute to gum disease including hormonal changes, diet, medications, illness and stress, Many patients may not realized they have the beginning stages of gum disease because they may not have any symptoms, however some patients do notice early warning signs which include bleeding, swollen or tender gums, bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth.

At our practice, we screen patients regularly for periodontal disease and other mouth disease. "Diagnosis is paramount. Our patients have their gums checked regularly with instruments that measure gum pockets, and regular x-rays are used to see what cannot be seen in the oral exam. ," says Dr. Todd Weaver, "We have patient education videos called Guru to watch at our office or online, and we use mouth cameras to help educate as well. With good diagnosis, education, and patient commitment to treatment, we can plan for a healthier future for our patients." Learn more on our Oral Health Connection page.

*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Keystone Opportunity Center Food Pantry

We are now a drop off point for collecting donations for the Keystone Opportunity Center Food Pantry. Consider donating peanut butter, soups, canned meat or fish, oatmeal, cereal, fresh produce-apples oranges bananas, carrots, potatoes, onions, pancake mix (complete), pancake syrup, granola bars, cereal bars, spaghetti sauce
and canned fruit. Personal care items would be greatly appreciated including, shampoo, razors, toothpaste, body wash, deodorants, feminine hygiene products, and laundry soap. The pantry serves over 200 families in need each and every month, and welcomes donations and volunteers throughout the year.

Enter Our Contest by December 30th

On December 30th each of our offices are giving away a $25 gift card to Moyer's Specialty Food Store in Souderton, which features delicious dried fruits, nuts, trail mixes, and gift baskets.

2 Ways To enter: Visit us on the web or enter at one of our offices during your next visit.

In Our Patients' Words

Reviews on RateADentist.com and Facebook

"My son is 8 years old and they are so great with him. He loves going to the dentist."

by Julie R. (on Nov. 19, 2014)

"I was treated like a queen at my appointment. The assistant gave

me a blanket and heated neck pad to wear so I would not be cold.

She also treated me with respect and understood my problems.

Thank you very much."

Jeanette C. (on Dec. 16, 2014)

Did You Know 50% of adults do not have a dentist?

Please consider referring your friends and family to our practice so we can help them improve their oral health.

Thank you for your feedback, it means a lot to us! And thanks to all of our patients whose reviews appears on our home page , Google Reviews, Rate a Dentist, and our facbook page. We truly appreciate it.

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