Our hygienist and media manager Amanda welcomed a new baby into the world. Adeline Joyce was born in October. She was 6lbs 5oz and 19 inches long. She is sweet as can be and the family is so in love! Check out her shirt!
Elmbrook Family Dental Blog
Welcome Adeline!
January 13, 2016
Make 2016 the year you visit the cosmetic dentist in Brookfield!
January 12, 2016
Now that we’re now solidly into the first month of 2016, we want to ask how you’re doing on those new year’s resolutions. We know in our last post we asked you to consider brushing and flossing more… but what about your smile’s appearance? We want you to consider that, too. The team at Elmbrook Family Dental wants you to know we’re your cosmetic dentists in Brookfield, WI, too. Keep reading to learn more about the services we provide, and make this the year you finally do something about your smile!
2016 Resolution
December 30, 2015
Many of us use January 1st as a starting date for a resolution that results in a better “you”. We eat better, we exercise, swear less or read more. Why limit yourself? Consider adding “floss more” or “bush at night” to your resolutions! It’s important to make every goal a realistic one so that it lasts ALL year. Here are some tips to help you with those goals:
Be honest with yourself. You are the only one who knows what you can be successful at. If this means you will increase your flossing frequency to 1x weekly and succeed at that, then this should be your starting goal! Focus a short period of time on a small, attainable goal.
Don’t stop moving forward with your goal. If at the end of a 2 month time you have succeeded at flossing 1x weekly, increase that goal to 2 or 3 times weekly. Focus on that goal for another 2-3 months. Once you have created a routine of that, then increase it again while keeping in mind that your ultimate goal is to floss daily.
Set reminders and notes of encouragement. Sometimes we don’t follow through with our goals simply because we just forget! Set a reminder on your smart phone, in your e-mail or even leave notes on your bathroom mirror. It is helpful to have a schedule for this to keep you on track. Remind yourself every Wednesday and Friday (or any other days you choose).
The key to starting small and increasing slowly is to stay honest and stay positive. You don’t start sprinting when you’re going to run a marathon, right? So don’t start too fast with an un-realistic goal that you need to last your lifetime! Your teeth and your dental hygienist will thank you!
Holiday recipes
December 21, 2015
We always like to share some of our favorite recipes during the holiday season. Check these out if you’re still looking for ideas. Enjoy!
Beer cheese dip (this has been a fav at our office for years!) http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beer-dip
Filet of beef: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/filet-of-beef-recipe.html
No-bake chocolate hazelnut cheesecake: http://www.eatwisconsincheese.com/recipes/article?rid=3471
Give yourself the gift of Brookfield teeth whitening
December 3, 2015
Dingy, stained teeth dampen anyone’s holiday spirits. Give yourself a bright smile with teeth whitening from Elmbrook Family Dental in Brookfield, WI.
Time and lifestyle change tooth color. If you are dissatisfied with your healthy, but dull, smile, learn about teeth whitening at Brookfield’s premier dental practice: Elmbrook Family Dental.
Giving for Joanne
December 1, 2015
Thank you so much to everyone who shared the photo of our docs with their tu-tu’s and ‘liked’ it. The doctors will be wearing their new skirts to work on December 8th, but more importantly, they will be writing a check for Joanne’s daughter Megan that will go toward her Leukemia and Lymphoma Society race and fundraiser. She is still working toward her goal of $2,900 and would love to see some of her moms favorite patient’s donate! So, if you’re trying to decide how you can reach out and give back this holiday season, consider donating to her cause. Read her story and make a donation of any amount.
Megan has currently raised 45% of her goal and will be racing her first marathon in honor of her mom Joanne next year. Follow the link below if you’d like to read Joanne’s story donate to her daughter’s cause.
http://pages.teamintraining.org/vtnt/prtorico16/MJohnson
At Thanksgiving, Your Family Dentist in Brookfield Are Thankful for You!
November 13, 2015
At Elmbrook Family Dental, we pride ourselves on offering patients state-of-the-art dental care in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Every single patient we see matters to us. During the holiday season, Drs. Brunner, Taibl, and Tack would like to take this opportunity to express their gratitude for the support of our patients, and the Brookfield, Wisconsin community. The reason we come in and turn the lights on every morning, is to have the opportunity to see your smiling faces. If you’ve already been in to see us twice this year, thank you for continuing your commitment to maintaining the optimum level of oral health, and for letting us be a part of your dental health care routine. If you haven’t been in twice this year for preventive checkups and teeth cleanings, you still have time to start 2016 off with a smile. Call to schedule an appointment today.
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November fund raiser-in honor of Joanne
November 3, 2015
As many of you may know, our beloved hygienist of 10 years, Joanne passed away in October from AML Leukemia, a form of blood cancer. Her battle with this cancer has touched us and we miss her deeply. Through all of her journey, she maintained a positive and uplifting attitude, reassuring the people around her that things would be fine because she would be “going to a better place.” During a time that it is so easy to mourn the loss of someone we love, we are choosing to come together and celebrate the blessings of her life instead. Through this celebration, we have decided to host a fund raiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) in her honor.
Her daughter Megan is training for a marathon that will take place March of 2016 in Puerto Rico. All of the money raised for this race will go to the LLS. She has never run a marathon before and is certainly worried about all of the work that will go into training for it, but she humbly knows that her battle to train for this will be minor compared to the battles her mom fought. And of course nothing compared to the battles other patients deal with after being diagnosed with blood cancer. Please take the time to read her story. She is excited to be raising money and awareness for this cause. Her good friend is running alongside her for the same cause. Their goal between the two of them is to raise $5,800.
We are proud of Megan, and we know Joanne would be too! So, in honor of Joanne and in support of Megan’s cause, we have decided to dedicate the entire month of November to raising money for her race and to raise awareness for the LLS. We will be posting the photo above of our 3 dentists with tutu’s on our facebook page. If the photo reaches 200 likes, each ‘like’ will be matched with a $1 donation toward Megan’s race up to the amount of $1000, and the docs will wear these tutu’s to work on December 8th. So, visit our page, like our photo, share the photo and encourage your friends and family to do the same! You can also donate to the cause directly in our office. For every dollar donation, you will receive an entry into a drawing for free custom whitening and a Sonicare toothbrush. If you can’t make it in to the office (no appointment necessary to donate and enter), you can donate on Megan’s web site directly. Only entries made inside the office will qualify you for the special drawing. Our staff will be sharing her story and wearing orange ribbons all month long. Follow the links below to Megan’s fund raising page and our facebook page. Thank you for supporting this cause!
http://pages.teamintraining.org/vtnt/prtorico16/MJohnson
https://www.facebook.com/elmbrookfamilydental/?ref=hl
Farewell Joanne
October 15, 2015
As many of you have known, our hygienist Joanne had been battling AML Leukemia. Today we are sad to announce that she has lost her battle. On the morning of October 14th, Joanne passed away at AngelsGrace Hospice in the presence of her family. Her battle with Leukemia began just over a year and a half ago and included many treatments, one of which was a bone marrow transplant from her son Patrick. Sadly the transplant was not a success and it became clear that her battle would be lost. She was then moved to hospice care. She was sure to keep a positive attitude and enjoy every moment she had with her family.
Although the last year and a half did not allow Joanne to work, over 10 years with our team made it easy for the staff to keep in touch. We still enjoyed her company at team gatherings and missed her bold personality, infectious laugh and awesome bakery around the office! She was always honest with her patients and their needs. She was meticulous and detailed in her cleanings and exams. She enjoyed getting to know more about each and every one of her patients. We are confident that if she were here and still working hard for all of you, that she would want to remind you to floss every day! After all, you are the only one responsible for YOU!
Carrie G. was able to visit her the week before she passed. Joanne shared some comforting words for those she was leaving behind. She said: “I don’t know why everyone is so sad. I am going to a better place.”
Joanne: Indeed we know that you are now in the arms of your Lord and no longer suffering. You will be forever in our hearts and we will not forget you. Thank you for your great hard work while you were a part of our team. Thank you for being a great friend to all of us. Don’t worry, we will keep taking great care of your patients for you. We love you and miss you.
A memorial gathering will take place at the Brookfield Krause funeral home this Sunday, October 18th from 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations for AngelsGrace Hospice as well as the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. And because we don’t want others in the future to suffer from AML or other forms of Leukemia, Elmbrook will be hosting a pretty awesome fund raiser in Joanne’s name during the month of November. Stay tuned for details!
The Dentist Elmbrook, WI, Trusts Wants You to Floss Well
October 2, 2015
We understand that in the morning at the start of the day you’re in a hurry to get out the door and at the end of the day when you’re tired, you’re in a hurry to get to bed. Nevertheless, a good oral hygiene routine is critically important to your oral health as well as your overall health. And while it may be tempting to save time and only brush your teeth, the benefits of flossing each night are very real.
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