September 2006 Newsletter
What´s New at Savon
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In every newsletter you will find a secret word or phrase. When you locate the word or phrase, copy the entire paragraph and paste it into an email along with your Savon membership ID number and your name.
Send the email to customerservice@savondentalplan.com. The emails will be printed and the winning entry will be drawn on the 15th of the following month. All entries must be received by the 10th of the month (July 10th for Junes newsletter, etc.). The winning entry will receive a check from Savon for $25.00. Only one entry per family is allowed and you may only win once per 12 months. The secret phrase for September is civic
Quote of the Month: He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else. Benjamin Franklin
Cohen’s Corner - Straight talk from the Doctor:Cosmetic Veneers
Why do they always have 2 different prices?
Welcome to another article from Cohen’s corner. Before we get started with today’s topic, I just wanted to say thank-you for all of your wonderful e-mails and letters. Sometimes I research and write these articles thinking about who is reading them and wondering if they are enjoying them. From your responses, I know that you are reading and enjoying them and I just wanted to say thank-you! Keep those e-mails and letters coming and if there is any particular topic you would like covered, please don’t hesitate to send it to me. I can’t promise that I will cover all of the requests, but the ones that get requested the most number of times will certainly be covered!
Now on to today’s topic of cosmetic veneers: why do they always have 2 different prices? Veneers have two different prices because, even though you think you are getting the same product for a bargain basement price, you really aren't. There are two types of veneers recognized in the field of dentistry today: the porcelain veneer and the microfill composite veneer. Each veneer has a different price because each veneer is made completely different as far as material, texture, actual fabrication, stain-resistant ability, and longevity.
The more expensive of the two veneers is made out of porcelain, which is a melted glass material. This material is the same material that fine porcelain china is made of. This porcelain veneer has a glaze to it so as to be almost completely stain resistant.
The porcelain veneer is usually fabricated in the indirect method, which most often requires two appointments. The first appointment is for the preparation and impression of the teeth for the veneers (the impressions are sent off to the dental lab with a prescription from the dentist as to how to fabricate the porcelain veneers) after which a temporary of some sort is placed on the teeth. The second appointment about 1 ½ to 2 weeks later is for the fitting and placement of the veneers on the teeth. Again, the porcelain veneer is the more expensive of the two types of veneers and by far the better of the two. You will find that some dental offices will not do the less expensive veneers because of doctor and patient disappointment of the final product.
The less expensive veneers are made with a microfilled composite material that is usually done in one appointment. The teeth are prepped for the composite material and then the material is placed on the teeth for contour and shade. After the material is placed on the teeth, it is polished to a high luster and sealed. The drawback to this technique, in my opinion, is that there are always microscopic voids in this restoration and that is an opening where stain will get into and give a poor long-term esthetic prognosis for the restoration. (it will stain in a relativity short period of time)
Again, if you are looking for a good, long-term cosmetic result in the veneer restoration, spend a little extra money and get the porcelain veneer done. In my 30+ years of dentistry I have not come across any dental indemnity insurance that covers cosmetic veneers or, for that matter, any cosmetic dentistry at all.
Have a wonderful September
Congratulations to Mr. Frank Osborne: Winner of our August T. V. Drawing
Mr Frank Osborne of Peoria, Arizona was lasts months winner of a 20" flat screen television. We wish to thank everyone that entered the drawing, the response was terrific.
When Mr. Osborne picked up his new T.V., he told us that he really didn't need a T.V., he just enters every contest that he can. He said that this was the first contest that he had won and would probably give the T. V. to some charity or civic group.
Way to go Frank.
Savon Continues Moving to New States
Savon is continuing its move nationwide. We now have a strong Network Preferred Provider base in:
- Southern California
- Nevada
- New York
- Texas
We have a limited (but growing) Network Preferred Provider base in:
- Florida
- Illinois
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
Following the requests of current and perspective members, we are currently focusing our recruitment attention on the following states:
- All of California
- Colorado
- New Mexico
- Oregon
- Utah
- Washington
- West Virginia
Keep checking back on a monthly basis for more information on our growth.
Schools Back in Session
This is the time of year that kids dread and parents look forward to. SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION!! Please make sure that you are aware of the children walking or riding bikes to and from school and REMEMBER: THE SPEED LIMIT IN A SCHOOL ZONE IS 15 MPH
Now is also a good time to check out our Student Plan. This plan is great for the student in college. The cost is very reasonable and the benefits are the same as the Savon Basic Plan.
Savon Gift Certificates - A great holiday gift
As the year seems to fly by some of us forget about our dental needs. Most live by the old saying if it isn't broke don't fix it. In fact, in the long run that could end up costing you more. It is important to go at least once a year, (every six months would be better) for cleaning and checkups. It is similar on how we do the oil change in our cars just to keep the running smooth. We need to maintain our teeth to keep them in good condition.
With the holidays approaching what better gift to give to someone who may need dental work than a Savon Dental gift card. Purchase one for a friend or family member and as a way of saying “Thank You” for the referral we will add two free months to your account.
New Mapping Feature Makes It Easier To Find Your Provider
Have you seen the updates on our provider list yet? Savon Dental Plan has now given you the ability to not only find a provider for yourself, but you can click on ‘map it’ by the provider’s name and get a map with directions to the office. This is just another way we at Savon Dental Plan are trying to provide you with all the information we can to make dental health a simple and routine part of your family’s life.
Savon "Q" Print has Opens Printing Club to Savon Dental Plan Members
As a member of Savon Dental Plan you automatically receive a membership for FREE in Savon "Q" Print's discount printing club. Now you can get your printing needs taken care of at a 15-20% discount off your normal printing costs. Here is how it works: Simply send us a copy of what you need printed, how many copies and how much you paid to have it printed last time. If your printing job falls within the capacity of our equipment we will beat that price by 20%. If it is something that we have to send out to a "Wholesale Print Shop", we will beat the price by 15%.
Whatever your printing needs are, let us give you a bid. The bid is free and WE WILL save you money.
Call 602-841-3494 or 800-809-3494 for your FREE Club Card TODAY!!!
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