Fall/Winter 2008 ~ Dr. Nasralla's Patient Newsletter

Another Year Gone By

As with years before, the Christmas season is upon us and we are counting down the days in a frantic rush to get all our shopping done. However, as I put these words to writing, I cannot help but think of Oprah and her mantra, "What are you grateful for?"

I am grateful for my wife and children. I am grateful for our health and our home. I am grateful for our friends and the opportunity to live in our beautiful valley that is part of our great nation. I am grateful for our business and the talented team who help run it; and of course I am grateful for you, our patients who have become part of our extended family. I thank you all for placing your trust and loyalty in our hands, we truly appreciate it. We look forward to serving your needs in 2009 but for now we wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year. 

Cheers and Keep Smiling,
Phil Nasralla

New Hours Beginning January 2009

Our office will be changing as of January 2009. We will be open Tuesday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and the door will be closed and locked from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm for lunch. We will schedule all large restorative, surgical, crown and bridge, root canal, and implant appointments in the morning and shorter appointments in the afternoon. These changes will help us schedule your appointments sooner with less delays and will allow Dr. Nasralla more time with you to focus on all your dental needs.

Accepting New Patients Like Yourselves

It has come to our attention that some of our patients are under the impression that we are a specialized office. We do general dentistry and focus on advanced cosmetic restorations. If you know of anyone who would benefit from the level of care that you have become accustomed to, please feel free to refer them to us as we are currently accepting New Patients at this time. If you would like, you could direct them to our new website at www.drphilthedentist.com where they can take a tour of the office and even follow the links to fill out the paper work required to become a patient in our office. Your referral is our greatest compliment.

Types of Toothbrushes

1. Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush: Also known as the "Power Toothbrush" is the kind that you plug into the wall to recharge. There are a variety of cleaning technologies used, such as oscillating-rotating or sonic.
2. Manual Toothbrush: The basic toothbrushes you're probably accustomed to, with a plastic handle and various nylon bristle designs on the brush head.
3. Battery Powered Toothbrush: A manual toothbrush with some vibration to add extra cleaning action.

Dr. Nasralla and Team are very excited to welcome Michelle Kirk as a New Team Member and Certified Dental Assistant. Michelle graduated from Vancouver Island University in June 2008. Michelle has lived in the Comox Valley for the last 25 years. She is married with three sons. In her spare time she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Joelle our other CDA is still here to make your visit as comfortable and stress free as possible. If you would like to watch TV or listen to an IPod during your appointment please ask her when she seats you.

Erin our Hygienist, is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to your oral health. She will be very happy to teach your proper at home techniques for healthy gums and teeth, as well as answer any questions you may have about products for at home use.