Scottsdale, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/29/2014 -- National Dental Hygiene month may be over, but Raintree Dental is reminding the public that dental hygiene is an investment in overall health. Dental health goes beyond the mouth, affecting the body in many ways.

Heart Health - Gum disease can lead to heart disease. Healthy gums, healthy heart!
Diabetes - Inflammation in the mouth including the gums can hurt the body's ability to regulate blood sugar.
Pregnancy - Gum disease can lead to premature birth and problems during fetal development.

Routine check-ups and at-home dental care in between those appointments are crucial. It's important not to skip annual exams. Teeth cleanings should be scheduled at least once a year, depending on a dentist's recommendation.

To schedule a dental check-up, call Raintree Dental. It's an investment for the future!

About Raintree Dental
Raintree Dental is the leader of health-focused dentistry in North Scottsdale, Arizona. They blend art and science to achieve beautiful results with restorative and cosmetic dentistry focusing on prevention and health management. They are committed to making every patient's visit a positive and healthy experience. Every appointment with Raintree Dental is a step towards a healthier, more vibrant smile.

Raintree Dental
9304 E Raintree Dr #130
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 551-9900
raintreedental.com

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Scottsdale, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/25/2014 -- Muneeza Khan, RDH, a laser certified, dental hygienist at Raintree Dental, was recently honored with the Phoenix Business Journal's 2014 Health Care Heroes award, which celebrates the "unsung heroes of the Valley's health care community."

Khan was one of twenty-six health care providers recognized for their dedication, passion and hard work. In particular, Khan's frank discussions about oral health and overall health inspired at least three patients to quit smoking.

Through her work, she learned about the dangers of chewing tobacco and smoking. Both her father and her husband died of lung cancer and were smokers. Since then, she's made it her mission to educate her patients about the connection between oral health and the rest of the body.

"I'm humbled to receive the hero award, but the real heroes are the ones who made changes in lives and changes in their loved ones," said Khan.

For more information about Muneeza Khan or her work at Raintree Dental, please call (480) 551-9900.

About Raintree Dental
Raintree Dental is the leader of health-focused dentistry in North Scottsdale, Arizona. They blend art and science to achieve beautiful results with restorative and cosmetic dentistry focusing on prevention and health management. They are committed to making every patient's visit a positive and healthy experience. Every appointment with Raintree Dental is a step towards a healthier, more vibrant smile.

Raintree Dental
9304 E Raintree Dr #130
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 551-9900
raintreedental.com

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Scottsdale, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/26/2014 -- Raintree Dental is pleased to announce that their very own Dr. Koerperick was recently named a 2014 Top Dentist by PHOENIX Magazine.

Dr. Koerperick was one of 171 dentists chosen for this prestigious honor. All practitioners that were chosen were peer-selected, meaning that they were deemed the best of the best strictly by those in their industry. PHOENIX magazine made the selection by mailing 1,600 surveys to random dentists throughout the Valley, with instructions to name three dentists whom they considered the best in nine different specialties. Votes were then tallied and the winners were notified.

As a family and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Koerperick believes in the power of education, both for himself and for his patients. He takes pride in staying up-to-date on the latest tools and technology in dental health and makes it a point to educate his patients about proper dental care.

For more information about Dr. Koerperick or to schedule an appointment, please call 480-551-9900.

About Raintree Dental
Raintree Dental is the leader of health-focused dentistry in North Scottsdale, Arizona. They blend art and science to achieve beautiful results with restorative and cosmetic dentistry focusing on prevention and health management. They are committed to making every patient's visit a positive and healthy experience. Every appointment with Raintree Dental is a step towards a healthier, more vibrant smile.

Raintree Dental
9304 E Raintree Dr #130
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-551-9900
http://www.raintreedental.com

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Scottsdale, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/31/2014 -- Most people associate digestion with the stomach and intestines, but Raintree Dental, the leader of health-focused dentistry in North Scottsdale, Arizona, is here to remind individuals that the digestive system actually begins in the mouth!

Human teeth play an important role in preparing food to enter the stomach for the main part of the digestive process. They are spaced, designed and shaped perfectly for this function.

Teeth come in several types, each of which is geared toward chewing a certain kind of food to prepare it for swallowing and digestion. Incisors are square and sharp-edged. They are primarily used for biting into food, while the long, sharp canines tear it. The bicuspids are flat to mash and grind food as you chew. The molars have points and grooves that make them efficient at vigorous chewing. If a person is missing any teeth, this will impact their ability to chew and digest food as designed.

Tooth loss affects digestion because people with missing teeth are unable to chew their food
properly. This can be corrected with bridges or implants to fill in the gaps or dentures to replace
an entire mouthful of missing teeth.

Raintree Dentals 3D technology allows them to confirm within a matter of minutes whether a patient is a candidate for dental implants.

To discuss your dental concerns, contact Raintree Dental at 480-725-2511 or visit them online.

About Raintree Dental
Raintree Dental is the leader of health-focused dentistry in North Scottsdale, Arizona. They blend art and science to achieve beautiful results with restorative and cosmetic dentistry focusing on prevention and health management. They are committed to making every patient's visit a positive and healthy experience. Every appointment with Raintree Dental is a step towards a healthier, more vibrant smile.

Raintree Dental
9304 E Raintree Dr #130
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-551-9900
raintreedental.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Scottsdale, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/06/2014 -- In life there are many reasons to smile: having healthy teeth and gums are just two. Raintree Dental, the leader of health-focused dentistry in North Scottsdale, Arizona, is committed to healthy smiles, especially during the month of June, which is National Smile Month. Originally started in the UK, National Smile Month is an oral health campaign which focuses on educating the public about the importance of having healthy teeth and gums. National Smile Month is founded on three main guiding principles to achieve a vibrant and glowing smile. They are:

-Brushing the teeth for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
-Cutting down on how often sugary foods and drinks are consumed
-Visiting the dentist regularly, as often as they recommend

Raintree Dental is celebrating National Smile Month by reminding patients about the value of using fluoride topically to prevent cavities and minimize root sensitivity. As an essential mineral, fluoride helps protect teeth by strengthening them against acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth, which weaken teeth's enamel layer overtime. Fluoride acts to reverse early decay and prevent it from progressing. Fluoride is especially important for children under 6 years old who are still developing their teeth as it makes the teeth more resistant to acid formations and demineralization.

Young or old, Raintree Dental encourages patients to make fluoride use a daily habit and protect their pearly whites all year long, not just during National Smile Month.

About Raintree Dental
Raintree Dental is the leader of health-focused dentistry in North Scottsdale, Arizona. They blend art and science to achieve beautiful results with restorative and cosmetic dentistry, focusing on prevention and health management. They are committed to making every patient's visit a positive and healthy experience. Every appointment with Raintree Dental is a step toward a healthier, more vibrant smile.

Raintree Dental
9304 E Raintree Dr #130
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 551-9900
raintreedental.com

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Scottsdale, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/12/2014 -- Recently, using advanced, state-of-the-art 3D technology, Raintree Dental of North Scottsdale was able to diagnose a patient's chronic sinus infection symptoms as tooth-related and take corrective action to bring the patient relief after four months of suffering. As the leader for health-focused dentistry in North Scottsdale, Raintree Dental's commitment to its patients goes beyond beautiful smiles.

3D technology, while relatively new to dentistry, has already radically transformed the way that dentists can gather information, with the result being an ability to diagnose and treat in a manner that previously could not even be imagined. The transformation from interpreting two-dimensional information to diagnosing using 3-D imaging, which allows for visualization of all structures in any given field, is a quantum leap ... and one that has forever altered the way dentistry is practiced.

For more information about Raintree Dental and its offerings, please contact Michael Bonanno at (480)-725-2511 or email Michael@raintreedental.com.

Raintree Dental
9304 E Raintree Dr #130
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-725-2511
http://www.raintreedental.com

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