“A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart.” ❤️
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Happy #nationaldaughtersday to Naomi! (It was this weekend) You inspire me daily, you keep me on my toes, you’re always down for a good time, and I love you so much!! 👧🏻
Not the same as 🍁 fall 🍂 back home in Michigan, but I’ll take it! Enjoying a nice run in this 80 degree weather. I have a love-dislike relationship with running. I love how I feel after the run, but sometimes I dislike the obstacles during the run—actually starting the run, the gnats flying, uneven pathways. . . you name it. But once I’m running and in tune with myself, it feels g r e a t.
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This quote sums it up: “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” -Fred Devito, fitness expert
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What challenges have you faced? What are you trying to overcome? The best advice I have for myself and you—just start! 😊
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Hope everyone enjoys the last bit of their weekend & enjoys some exercise! 🏃🏻♀️
Our Patient Spotlight this week is: Ashley! She was referred to our office from one of our valued patients. Again, I want to say THANK YOU to our patients for your reviews! They allow other potential patients to take that leap and call our office. ☎️
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Fun Fact: She has been to every state west of the Mississippi, except Alaska! But, it is on her bucket list. She has traveled the Route 66 and the Oregon Trail! * (Anyone remember playing The Oregon Trail computer game for social studies class? We dressed up, picked names, and some of us "passed away" due to dysentery.)
Ashley also loves Disney and camping. 🏕 Outside of the office we are both doing the #30dayslay so we see each other over Zoom a couple times a week! 💪🏼
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We are happy to have earned your trust and excited to be your new dental home! 🏡
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* My highschool friend Katrina Emery is the author of Oregon Trail Road Trip, just published July 2020! Check out her book! @katrinaemery
Who doesn't love a badminton break? All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! 🏸
Make sure to add some #selfcare into your day and take a break--whether it may be yoga, badminton, jumping jacks or burpees!
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Guess who won our challenge! 🏆
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#arcdentalhealth #westcovinadentist #covina #westcovina #baldwinpark #badminton #selfcare #selfcareawarenessmonth #takeabreak #happiness #dentalstartup #startup #dentalfamily
🚨 Alert: For all of you Amazon lovers out there, it's Amazon Prime Day! 🚨Before you press the CHECKOUT button, make sure to CHECKOUT this dental deal! Today you can score this @waterpik for 50% off! It’s the same one on display at our office. It comes in white, gray, burgundy, blue, or black (you can pay extra for the mint green or orchid).
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What a steal! It comes with 7 different tips. Who is the Waterpik for? It's great for people who have:
🦷 Crowns and dental work
🦷 Implants
🦷 Braces
🦷 Periodontal disease
🦷 Gingivitis
🦷 Those who have trouble with floss (we still love @getcocofloss !)
🦷 A healthy mouth, to make sure it stays healthy!
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Fun Fact about Dr. Rachel: she is the ultimate couponer. If there's a great deal, she's there!
Have a wonderful day, everyone! ✨
Today's patient spotlight comes right in time for GAME 5 of the NBA Finals! GO LAKERS! 🏀
Maria heard good things about our office from a family member, and decided to schedule an appointment. Thank you to our patients who have been a huge source of our growth---we couldn't have done it without you and your referrals! 🤗
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Fun Fact: Maria is a huge Lakers fan! Repping her Kobe jersey (may he rest in peace), it was obvious what her fun fact was going to be. She has been a Lakers fan for a long time and her OG player is Magic Johnson. ✨ Hopefully the Lakers drive to win, hard work, and their Mamba Mentality will lead them to victory! 🏆
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We are grateful to be your new dental home! 🏡 Have a wonderful weekend, everybody!
When patients become like family! Thank you @aashleyjimenez for the @disney suction cups figures! (those tiny things on the counter) Naomi has been collecting them and was so excited to play with them! FYI, if you spend $30 at @vons or @albertsons they will give you one (for any Disney collectors out there!)
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Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and stays cool in this 100 degree weather! 😎
New month, new goals! 🗓
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We took the plunge and invested in a piece of technology that I am super excited about! And it came right in time for National Orthodontic Health Month--a month that is devoted to celebrating healthy smiles, learning more about the benefits of straight teeth via ortho treatment, and the importance of good oral health. 😁
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What's the piece of technology, you ask? It is the: ✨ iTero Element 5D scanner! ✨ It is a game changer in dentistry, and we are so fortunate to be able to share it with our patients. @invisalign (clear Aligners to straighten your teeth) is one area of dentistry that we can use it for.
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So, the next time you're in our chair, you may just see this beauty right next to you! Looking for a healthier smile? Give our office a call, and we will show you the possibilities! ☎️
We hope you had a wonderful birthday, Linda! As her birthday treat, she picked out @getcocofloss Cara Cara Orange floss out of the birthday basket. 🍊
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Three birthday jokes, coming in hot:
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#1. Why couldn't the pony sing "Happy Birthday?" 🐴 Because she was a little hoarse!
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#2. Why couldn't the teddy bear finish his piece of birthday cake? 🐻 Because he was stuffed!
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#3. How do pickles celebrate their birthdays? 🥒 They relish the moment!
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Thank you for trusting us with your dental care! We are happy to be your new dental home. 🏡
This is your reminder to VOTE! 🗳 Your voice is powerful, use it! 📣
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This photo was from 4 years ago. Naomi was just 4 months old. We packed everything up in her stroller (moms, remember how much you packed just for a stroll around the block? must to be ready for blowouts, am I right?). I remember it was a nice sunny day, ☀️ and we took a stroll down to our local polling place. I voted and we both were given stickers! This year voting definitely looks different, but don't let that stop you! If you're voting in person, make sure to be ready for the lines, pack snacks and water, and get ready to have your vote count! 🇺🇸
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fyi: Californians can take advantage of SAME DAY voter registration at their local polling place!
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#arcdentalhealth #westcovina #covina #westcovinadentist #vote #vote2020 #todayistheday #votevotevote #voted #votewiesly #baldwinpark #lapuente #smiles #letyourvoicebeheard #selfcare #breathe #takecareofyourself
HAPPY 1st ANNIVERSARY! 🥂 Woohoo! We are super excited that we have hit the 1 year mark! It has been quite the year---starting from scratch, meeting and treating awesome patients, shutting down for a couple months due to covid, reopening and used to all the new PPE layers!
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We couldn't have done it without the love and support from God, our family, our friends, our staff, our dental team who helped with this start up, and of course YOU---our patients!
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November is the month of Gratitude, and throughout the month we will highlight several individuals who helped us on our journey. Enjoy this before and after photo taken from our consult room. Reminds us of where we started, and where we are now. We are definitely excited for what's to come! ✨
With the holidays coming up, sweets are going to be accumulating! Whether it's candy, pumpkin pie, or candy canes! Here are our tips & tricks to eating your sweets, while also taking care of your teeth!
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🍫 Eat your sweets at mealtimes
🍫 Choose chocolate/dark chocolate over sticky, hard candy
🍫 Avoid sipping sweet drinks/licking lollipops throughout the day.
🍫 Brush your teeth after you eat sweets! And if you can’t, at least rinse your mouth with water!
🍫 Our favorite candy: Dr. Rachel loves Twix, Sarah loves Recess Cups, and Dr. Alvin loves Snickers! What's your favorite candy?
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And for any #animalcrossing fans out there, last week we had an event passing out candy AND toothbrushes to the West Covina community in a socially distanced event. Our handmade Tom Nook hats were a hit. Some kid even asked me, "So, how many bells will that be?" 🔔 #iykyk
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Be sure to check out the full "blue moon" this weekend! Have a safe weekend everyone! 🌝
Today's patient spotlight is: Seth! A family member recommended our dental office to him. We are glad you called us, Seth! ☎️
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Fun fact: He is resilient! After having several surgeries, he has overcome the odds and actually works a physical job---building! 💪🏼 Persistence and a positive attitude can get you out of the harshest conditions. Very inspirational. ✨
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We are happy to be your new dental home! 🏡 Thanks for trusting us with your oral health! 🦷
Today's patient spotlight is: Sophia! ✨ She and Dr. Alvin have been friends for Y E A R S. Infact, all we heard was laughing during their appointment as they caught up with each other. 😂 Sophia also spilled some hilarious stories of Dr. Alvin which will remain in the office. 🤫
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Fun Fact: she has two adorable corgis! They are the cutest dogs, a boy and a girl, named Loki and Sigyn. One was a rescue, and one was purchased when Sophia lived in Japan. IMO, iPhone needs a corgi emoji!
For fun, the first person to comment which MOVIE Sophia's dogs' name(s) are in gets a @getcocofloss ! *must be able to pick it up at our office.
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We are happy to be your new dental home and can't wait for more embarrassing stories about Dr. Alvin! 😬
The votes are in! Thank you to everyone who donated a sweater to @julissaaa_dee Sweater Drive for our homeless community and a toy to our 2nd annual Toy Drive which will go to children on the Pediatric unit of @emanatehealth_ (previously known as Queen of the Valley!). We appreciate your donations!
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And the winner of the #TeethWhitening give away is: @thirtyonemoments ! Brighter smile for 2021! 😁
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And the winner of the #TasteoftheLakes Giveaway is . . . . . JJ @joannmarie_corpuz ! Please DM us or call our office to schedule a pick up!
You will receive a gift card to these awesome small businesses:
@trainwithanalise 🍽
@thesweetstickerspot 💫
@annas_pizza_ 🍕
@fareastjoint 🌯
@scoopstreet_wc 🍦
@bun_street 🍔
@tamalestreet 🫔
@arcdentalhealth 🦷
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Everyone who donated an item will receive a voucher from @coffeeholic.wc 🍵
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Thank you for your support! ❤️
All the gifts are in! 🎁 @emanatehealth_ will be picking them up!
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Thank you to everyone who participated in @julissaaa_dee ‘s sweater drive and our annual toy drive! Your generosity has made someone’s holiday a bit brighter and a bit warmer. Over 500 items were donated and distributed to our homeless community at Cortez Park, DTLA skid row, and a women’s homeless shelter.
The toys will be distributed throughout the year to the children on the pediatric floor at Queen of the Valley Hospital (now known as Emanate Health).
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My heart is full! ❤️ As crazy as 2020 was, there were many shining moments and these were some of them. Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year! ✨
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#arcdentalhealth #covina #westcovina @westcovinacity @westcovina626sgv #westcovinadentist #sweaterdrive #toydrive #gratitude #newyear #gentledentist #pearlywhites
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! ❤️
Thank you to everyone who has donated toys and sweaters! This Christmas tree is looking happier! Keep them coming!
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Everyone who donates will be placed in our Taste of the Lakes Giveaway—local small business gift cards from:
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@arcdentalhealth 🦷
@trainwithanalise 🍽
@thesweetstickerspot 🌟
@annas_pizza_ 🍕
@fareastjoint 🌯
@bun_street 🍔
@scoopstreet_wc 🍦
@tamalestreet 🫔
& a coupon from @coffeeholic.wc ☕️
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Looking for stocking stuffers that are practical and cute? We have @getcocofloss 2 months supply large flosses, @elementaoralcare large and travel size mouthwash & mints, and @opalescencewhitening whitening GO trays (for your busy lifestyle, whiten on the GO)! Stocking stuffers that are guaranteed to have glowing approval! ✨
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@charliemabaquiao has the right idea here. Treat yourself! #selfcare
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Stop on in for some goodies & schedule your last cleaning of 2020 before your insurance benefits run out!
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Also, don’t forget about our Toy Drive & Sweater Drive! 🧸
Swinging into the weekend like . . . 🙃
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! 😊
#arcdentalhealth #daddydentist #toddlerlife #weekend #westcovinadentist #westcovina #covina #baldwinpark #azusa #glendale #swinging #weekendvibes #funtimes #fundentist
"Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily." -Epictetus
Today's Monday Motivation is brought to you by Ashley & Johnny! Couples who straighten together, stay together! They are both smiling under their masks, wearing their @invisalign trays. Excited for the smile transformations for this happy couple before their big day! #weddingbells
Interested in a healthier, straighter smile? Straight teeth = healthier teeth. When your teeth are properly aligned, the health benefits are clear (like the Invisalign Aligners!):
-Healthier gums: it's easier to brush and floss around properly aligned teeth, you are less likely to have pockets between gums and teeth that trap bacteria.
-Improved hygiene: properly aligned teeth reduce plaque retention, tooth decay, and the risk of gum disease.
-Less wear and trauma: aligned teeth reduce the risk of tooth chipping, breaking, and wear, which can require expensive procedures to repair. Proper alignment also reduces stress on the jawbone and joints.
Ready for a smile transformation? See if Invisalign is right for you. Schedule your complimentary Invisalign consultation with us today!
#arcdentalhealth #westcovina #covina #westcovinadentist #invisalign #motivationmonday #couplegoals #couples #goals #dentalstartup #startup #straightteeth #whitening #invisalignsmiles #poweredbyinvisalign #noboneloss #noperio #progress #mommydentist #womendentist
What do today (St. Patty's Day!) and our patient spotlight have in common? Both are Irish! James was referred to our office from a "Healthy Smiles for Mommy and Me!" talk that I gave last year at Queen of the Valley Hospital. His mom still had my business card and decided to give us a call.
Fun Fact: James is half Irish & half Filipino. He loves saying the word "blue" and pointing to the blue things in our office--our ARC Dental Health logo & the light barriers. He has a handsome smile and is a toddler on the go!
Thank you for trusting us with your first ever dental visit! We had a lot of fun with our smallest patient today! I guess you could say we got . . . lucky! Hope everyone had a Happy St. Patty's Day!
#arcdentalhealth #westcovina #covina #westcovinadentist #kidswhobrush #firstdentalvisit #babyteeth #stpattysday #lucky #irish #mommydentist #dentalstartup #startup #selfcare #brushandfloss #happyteeth #patientspotlight
Today's Patient Spotlight is: Miranda! She was referred to us by her sister. Thank you for your referrals--they mean the world to us!
Miranda has 2 fun facts: She is a Disney fan and is excited that Disneyland is reopening hopefully late April! When the pandemic hit, Miranda got creative and started her own business--The Sweet Sticker Spot! Check her out at @thesweetstickerspot
There are cute stickers, water bottles, and she can personalize them! For Dental Assistant Week, we surprised Sarah with a water bottle featuring one of her favorites---The Little Green Men from Toy Story! Sarah loved it! Thanks, Miranda :)
Excited to see what new items you'll showcase. Swipe right for Sarah’s water bottle! Thank you for trusting us with your dental needs!
#arcdentalhealth #westcovina #covina #westcovinadentist #women #womenshistorymonth #celebratewomen #supportsmallbusinesses #anime #waterbottle #toystory #thegreenmen #feartheclaw #dentalassistantweek #selflove #selfcare #floss #teeth #dentalstartup #startup #happypatient #teethwhitening #floss #mommydentist #animalcrossing #etsy
Happy International Women's Day AND the start of Dental Assistant Week! We had a good day celebrating the Women and awesome Dental Assistant of our office!
Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all the amazing women who have gone before us, who are currently advocating for us, and for those to come! Today we celebrate YOU and your accomplishments that have paved the way for all of us today.
May we continue to make our voices heard, fight for equality, and to continue our upward progress. <3
Thank you Sarah for being an amazing dental assistant. We appreciate you and are blessed to have you as part of our dental team! Let the celebrations continue all week!
p.s. we are smiling 😁 under our mask 😷!
Scrub caps by Mama Yum @dr.graceyum 🦷
#arcdentalhealth #celebrate #dentalassistant #covina #westcovina #dentalassistantweek #womensday #celebratingwomen #advocates #fightforequality #equality #weareloud #wewillnotbesilent #selflove #selfcare #mommydentist #westcovinadentist #dentalstartup #startup #panera #cookies #DA #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen
Happy Dentist Day from your 2 favorite dentists at @arcdentalhealth ! 😉
Thank you to all the dentists & dental specialists who make this profession so special! We are so happy to be serving Westcovina & surrounding communities!
Wow, this was us 8 years ago getting our white coats from @lluschoolofdentistry ! We were months away from graduating. I was about to move back home to Michigan & start a GPR (general practice residency) at @uofmichigan . The future for us was uncertain, but one thing was for sure—we were going to be dentists soon!
And here we are now: married, living in Socal, and practicing dentistry together in our own office doing what we love! Thankful to God for leading us on this journey & can’t wait to see what the future holds! ❤️
#arcdentalhealth #westcovina #covina #lomalinda #westcovinadentist #istandwithasians #dentistday #celebrateyourself #dentalcouples #8yearsago #younglove #love
