Rock Star Goes to the Dentist!

CHUCK PROPHET in dental chair posing with Dr. Presley-Nelson and hygienist Kathleen O'Connor Hanley (left).  Chuck is an American singer/songwriter/guitarist whose music has been featured in films and TV shows.  His long career can be read about on Wikipedia.  He has produced numerous albums, and performed with several groups, as well as working with notable artists in the industry.  Chuck's band can be heard in clubs around San Francisco, as well as abroad when he is on tour.  He has been a patient of Dr. Presley-Nelson's for 25 years.  His music is enjoyed on the office iPod, and they just pre-ordered his upcoming album to be released in February.  He is an excellent dental patient and keeps the whole office entertained during his regular visits.  Dr. Presley-Nelson's Healthytoothteam LOVES all-around rock star CHUCK PROPHET!  Visit our website at www.healthytoothteam.com.

What is up in the New Year for Dr. Presley-Nelson's dental team?

We are all busy implementing new software in our office, and here you see Cipriano, one of our pre-dental students, helping Doc with a new website, and working on the yearly office newsletter.  It is Saturday and they are working all day at home.

We are especially excited about the new software that will make our appointments, and even remind patients of appointments via email if they so choose!  It will also allow us to run intra-oral cameras, and digital radiography.  What a lot of great positive growth and change for our office!  We are all working through the learning curve so have patience with us dear patients...it should all be smooth in a few months.

The yearly newsletter may be a little slow in coming out, as we are linking it to the new website.  Both will be ready near the end of January, hopefully.  We can't wait for you to read it.  Happy New Year!

Christmas Party!

Here we are at our annual office Christmas party across the street from us at
Eagle Pizza on Taraval. Amy and Ken were great hosts as they are every year. The
whole office staff enjoyed delivering their Secret Santa gifts and giving each
other humorous office awards while laughs and cheers filled the local pizzeria.
A good time was had by all and we wish a very happy holiday season to each and
every one of you cherished patients.

Remember during the upcoming weeks that plaque free teeth do not suffer from
sugar exposures... So keep brushing and flossing!! We look forward to seeing you
at your next visit or in the new year!

HALLOWEEN BLOG BY DR. PRESLEY-NELSON

Halloween Time is here and so therefore Candy Time is here.  As a dentist concerned about the oral health of our patients,  let’s talk about Halloween candy.

First of all, for those of you who have been through our free and very entertaining Plaque Control Instruction…you may remember this.  SUGAR DOES NOT HARM PLAQUE FREE TEETH!  Oh yes, now it is coming back to you.  Tooth decay occurs when a colony of bacteria, like a furry little moldy bio-film on your teeth, produces toxic acid waste and holds it in place until the acid dissolves tooth structure.  The germs that make up this plaque colony always produce acid, regardless of whether you eat anything or not…even candy.  So it is best to just get and stay plaque free with careful daily brushing and flossing and the use of other aids.  BUT IF YOU MISS SOME PLAQUE AND FEED IT SUGAR…it produces 3 times the acid for 20 minutes per sugar exposure.

SO GET THOSE KIDS PLAQUE FREE BEFORE they hit the Halloween goodies.  And maybe limit the exposures, in case they missed some plaque.  Gooey or sticky sweets hang around longer and really add up the exposure time.  But remember a plaque free tooth is safe from the ill effects of sugar…not the rest of the body mind you… but the teeth, if clean, do not suffer.  You might use a disclosing tablet and help your child check for missed areas right before the big night (consider the added effect of a scary red mouth…Boo!). Plaque re-grows about every 24 hours, so a once-a-day thoroughness is mandatory, all the time, aside from Halloween issues.

So how about this proposal?  Get the kids plaque free in the afternoon of the Big Night, then let them eat what they want of the treats when they get home from trick or treating.  After they are asleep, leave a small amount in their bag-under-the bed but go through it first, discarding questionable and low quality items.  Take the rest and divide it up into little plastic baggies, with just enough that you would allow in their school lunch in each bag, and freeze it.  That way you can grab a baggie and throw it in their lunch on certain days when you have deemed their morning oral hygiene better than usual.  Reward/Incentive.  It never hurts.

As for suggestions about handing out apples and nickels instead of candy (I’ve even tried brushes and toothpaste, mind you  :> ) I say DON’T.  Give the little Goblins what they want.  My attempts at saving the neighborhood kids from the Demon Decay only got my house egged and my pumpkins smashed.  Now I give them Snickers.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN,

Dr. Presley-Nelson

Welcome to Dr. Presley-Nelson, General Dentist

After graduation from University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1982, Dr. Presley-Nelson and her husband spent some time in Bejing, China, where he computerized China's major universities and she taught at Bejing Stomatological Hospital, the largest dental school there.

Dr. Presley-Nelson and Team's Philosophy of Dental Care
Dr. Beverly Presley-Nelson's first priority is to make it easy and comfortable for people to have dental care. Our office is relaxed, friendly, and sensitive to the fears of the public. We go out of our way to lessen discomfort and anxiety and to help everyone feel good about getting their teeth fixed. We treat everyone with gentle respect and a soft touch. No matter who you are, we know that you are nervous and we want you to come to us and let us make it easier for you. Kindness and a little bit of light-hearted humor, mixed with respect for how difficult it is to trust and receive care, go a long way in making it feel "ok" for you to come to the dentist.



Concerning patient comfort, we would like you to know that we do not use Nitrous Oxide due to the long-term effects. We use oral sedation, acupressure, and other gentle and caring techniques to help you have a pleasant experience. Did you know that humor and adventure audio tapes and CDs can make your dental experience something to look forward to?



We look forward to meeting your family and creating a long term relationship with you. We are known for our "TLC", tender loving care. We feed your parking meters, make you tea, and listen to your concerns. Come to us. You won't regret it.

For more information, visit our website

Call us at 415-753-0790

Address: 1749 Taraval St. San Francisco, CA 94116

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