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February 14, 2011

Healthy Valentine’s Day Gifts

Filed under: Family Dentistry,Fun Dental Facts,Living It Up — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — dr_pate @ 5:04 pm

Valentine’s Day is often associated with chocolate and sweethearts. Why not shake things up this year and give your sweetheart a healthier gift that won’t land you in the doghouse?  Here are few suggestions:

Breakfast in Bed: You can prepare a love inspired breakfast with heart shaped toast, eggs and/or pancakes, ruby red grapefruit juice, a beautiful red rose, and fruit cut into flower shapes.

Day at the Spa: Instead of hyping your sweetheart up with sugar, soothe the nerves with a relaxing retreat to rejuvenate them.  If you are not sure which treatment your honey will prefer, opt for a gift certificate to a favorite spa. You could also purchase a couple’s massage for a romantic date.

Fruit Bouquet: If you are of the theory, “I don’t want to waste my money on flowers that will die,” consider sending your sweetie a tasty bouquet of fruit. Include oranges, cantaloupes, honeydew, grapes,  and strawberries.  For a touch of sweetness, include some dark chocolate-dipped fruits.

Home Spa: If you would prefer a quiet evening at home, buy a gift basket that includes aroma therapy products, bubble bath, and massage oils.  The scents of love and romance include: gardenia, jasmine, lavender, musk, rain, rose, and vanilla.

Weekend Getaway: If budget and time are of no concern, book a trip to a warm climate and enjoy walking on the beach, snorkeling, and swimming with your soulmate.

If you have any other great ideas for a healthy Valentine’s Day, let us know. Just post comments to this blog. And, of course, if you need a more kissable smile, be sure to book a visit with Dr. Peter Pate of Dentistry in Buckhead!

August 5, 2010

Buckhead Kids Should Be All Smiles for Back to School

Filed under: Family Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , — dr_pate @ 3:36 pm

It’s that time again! Kids everywhere are trying to deal with the pain of summer’s end and the excitement of seeing all their friends again at school. Parents across the nation are clearing the school supply shelves at Wal-Mart.

School is about to begin.

If your child needed vaccinations or an athletic physical, you probably made a trip to the family doctor’s office. But let me ask you, did you get to the dentist?

Firemen recommend that you change the batteries in your smoke detectors when daylight savings time starts and finishes each year. This habit ensures fresh batteries twice a year—and could save lives.

I recommend, if your kids aren’t already on a six-month dental checkup rotation that works for your family, you consider aligning dental checkups with school starting. If you get your kiddos on this schedule, they’ll visit the dentist in July/August and February/March (after the hectic holidays, but before spring break). (more…)

August 4, 2010

What Pregnant Moms Need to Know

Filed under: Family Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , — dr_pate @ 7:40 pm

Do you have a bundle of joy on the way? Congratulations! We’re so very happy for you!

I’m Dr. Peter Pate, a restorative and cosmetic family dentist in Buckhead Atlanta, GA. During pregnancy, women visit their OBGYN regularly.  But what about the dentist? Only 22 to 34% of women visit the dentist during pregnancy, and only half visit the dentist if they have an oral health problem.

It’s important that you understand, oral health has a great impact on overall health and the health of your baby. The American Academy of Family Physicians released these facts about pregnancy and oral health. Take a look. An informed patient is a wise patient! Besides, aren’t parents supposed to know everything?

  • Gum disease, or periodontitis, can contribute to a low birth weight.
  • A deep hygiene cleaning, with scaling and root planing, on pregnant women with gum disease can reduce the potential for low-weight birth.
  • In the third trimester, treating tooth decay with a topical antibacterial reduces the oral bacteria level in the pregnant mother. It also lowers the risk of transmitting bacteria to the baby. (more…)

Dedicated to Dental Education for Great Buckhead Dentistry

Filed under: The Team — Tags: , , , — dr_pate @ 7:11 pm

As a dentist, I hold myself and my team to high standards in education—because you deserve our very best. My name is Dr. Peter Pate, and my practice is Dentistry in Buckhead. While we have fun and sincerely enjoy serving patients, my team and I take professional growth seriously. I regularly invest in new technology and training, as well as continuing education.

Most recently, I received the prestigious Fellowship award in the Academy of General Dentistry. This particular designation requires 500 hours of approved continuing education, three years’ membership with the AGD, a dental license in good standing for at least five years, and passing the extensive AGD Fellowship Exam. About 7% of American dentists achieve fellowship with the AGD, and I’m proud to be in this number. You deserve it! I’m also undergoing a rigorous five-year program to earn mastership status with the AGD. The Mastership Program requires 1100 hours of approved continuing education. (more…)

July 29, 2010

Buckhead’s Family Dentist

Filed under: Family Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — dr_pate @ 12:36 am

With appointments as early as 7am, Dentistry in Buckhead makes dental visits convenient for the whole family. I’m Dr. Peter Pate, a restorative and cosmetic family dentist in the Buckhead  area of Atlanta. I designed my office to make patients of all ages—that’s you and your family–feel comfortable and welcome. As a husband and father, I’m sensitive to the importance of having reliable, trustworthy, and knowledgeable medical professionals to care for my family.

Each of my fabulous team members has a sincere dedication to excellence in patient care, customer service, and professional growth. You’ll also appreciate our state-of-the-art technology, which includes digital X-rays for significantly reduced radiation exposure—80% less than traditional radiographs. Patient safety and comfort are top priorities to us. If you’re nervous about dental visits, ask me about sedation dentistry. I offers a few options that have helped many people change the way they feel about going to the dentist. In fact, we need to talk about your goals, concerns, and anything that I can do to make your experience in my office more rewarding.

In addition to being a dentist, I’m a small business owner. To me, this means that I have to continually earn your business. At Dentistry in Buckhead, my team and I invest in people, not just teeth. We’re interested in your family’s total health. (more…)

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