Elite Smiles June 2018

DENTAL IMPLANTS The Affordable, Smart Choice

DEDUCT ING Adven ture WAYS TO WRITE OFF YOUR FUN

Whether you are preparing for or are currently in retirement, managing your spending can be difficult. On one hand, you’re supposed to save money to ensure that your nest egg lasts. At the same time, you should make the most of life by enjoying the activities and adventures you never had time for in your working years. For those willing to put in the effort, there are ways of making your dreams more affordable. Boats and RVs Whether you love taking a trip out on the water or into the wilderness, doing it in comfort is always a plus. While boats and RVs can have a high sticker price, there are tax deductions you can use to make the dream of ownership a reality. If the vehicle is equipped with sleeping, cooking, and toilet facilities, a boat or RV qualifies as a second home. You’ll be able to deduct the interest you pay on your loan, saving you plenty of money. Travel Seeing the world is a great way to enrich your life, but it can be tough on your bank account. However, under certain conditions, Uncle Sam may be willing to lend a hand. Most people think the only way to deduct travel expenses is by planning a business trip, but this is not the case. Write-offs also exist to help people who are traveling for knowledge or to do good in the world. If you write for a blog, need to do some regional research for a novel, or want to volunteer in a disadvantaged part of the world, your expenses incurred for these purposes can be deducted. Education For lifelong learners, continuing your education can be just as much of an adventure as sailing the open seas. Unfortunately, feeding your brain can cost an arm and a leg. Thankfully, the IRS offers a Lifetime Learning tax credit, which can take off as much as 20 percent of the first $10,000 you spend for education after high school. There is no age limit for this credit, so go learn the subjects you’ve always been passionate about!

ne of the best services we offer at Elite Smiles is top-notch and inexpensive dental implants. Not only do we offer excellent service and implants that will last, but we also offer them at $1,899 — the lowest combined price in Florida.

Missing one or more teeth can make you feel embarrassed or ashamed when you smile or talk. More importantly though, it can affect your dental health. When you’re missing a tooth, the surrounding teeth may start to move to try and replace the empty space. Plus, chewing becomes very difficult, and you’re put at a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease. This is where a dental implant can have a positive impact on your dental health. Unlike dentures, dental implants feel natural. An implant is essentially an artificial root made out of medical-grade titanium. There are three parts that make up an implant: an artificial-tooth root, an abutment, and a dental crown. When you get a dental implant, the artificial root goes directly into the tissue, taking up minimal space, and remains a sturdy fixture in your mouth. During the healing process, your bone will naturally heal around the implant. When this happens, the artificial root is attached to the abutment or post which is used to support a dental crown. A crown is then attached to the post, and your implant feels and looks just like a natural tooth. In this way, getting a dental implant can help boost your self-confidence. When you’re missing a tooth, it can look unattractive and leads to more problems down the road, namely with your bite. The tooth in front or behind a gap can tip or bow into the space, and the tooth above or below the space can drift down or up. This will cause you to bite on your teeth differently, causing pain or temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ). Dental implants in Saint Augustine, Florida, have been around for years. However, at Elite Smiles, we only use the latest, most innovative technology to give you the best experience in the whole state of Florida. If you’re ready to fill in the gaps in your teeth or replace your dentures, call our dental office today at 904.201.3806 to schedule an appointment with our dentists.

WIN A WEEKEND IN JEKYLL ISLAND Win a $500 gift card to the Jekyll Island Club Resort and a $100 gift card to purchase a boat tour of your choice!

WAYS TO ENTER

• •

Refer a friend — three entries

Review us on Google — two entries

FLY AWAY AND PLAY YEAR-END VACATION GIVAWAY Refer 3 friends or family members and be entered into our CONTEST ENDS JUNE 30, 2018 • “Check-In” or tag us in a post on Facebook — two entries

Your choice of Hawaii or Alaska

2

WWW. E L I T E SM I L E S D E N T I S T R Y. COM

9 0 4 . 2 0 1 . 3 8 0 6

Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online