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Why do I need a braces adjustment so often?

May 18th, 2012

When you have braces, your wires will need to be replaced with new ones regularly. It is the slow, steady pressure placed on your teeth that move them into their desired positions, so these adjustments are a vital aspect of your treatment. Your Doctor has set out a specific treatment plan to achieve your optimal results, and keeping up with your appointments will allow your treatment to be completed in the predicted amount of time.

Scheduling your adjustments sooner than planned may result in more pain and discomfort, because your teeth haven’t been allowed to settle into their new positions properly. Skipping appointments or scheduling them farther apart will result in a much longer treatment time. Visiting us every four to six weeks will also allow us to answer any questions you may have, check for damaged appliances, and monitor your progress.

May “Surviving Braces” Recipe – Spinach-Feta Frittata

May 10th, 2012


The weather is getting warmer, and we have the perfect recipe for a cool, spring morning: Spinach-Feta Frittata! Let us know what you think!

Spinach-Feta Frittata

• 5 eggs
• ¾ cup cottage cheese
• ¼ cup feta cheese
• 1 package of sliced portabella mushrooms
• ¼ or ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 tsp butter

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

In a skillet on med/high heat sauté onion in 1 tsp of butter. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. At the end, put in spinach and wilt it, about 2-3 minutes.

In a bowl, mix or whisk the eggs, cottage cheese and feta cheese together. Add in the spinach mixture and mix everything together.

Pour in a greased pie pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top starts to brown.

May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month!

May 4th, 2012


At our office, we know image can be everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having braces may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today’s teens. Well, May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are encouraged to act as positive role models, help stop negative self-images, and improve confidence and security among teenagers.

One of the great ways to improve your confidence is to improve your smile. And that begins with a consultation at our office. After all, what better time to avoid having crooked teeth in your adulthood than coming in for a consultation?

We invite you to give us a call to schedule a consultation or ask us on Facebook!

Doing Our Part to Help the Planet!

April 27th, 2012

We are living in an age with a renewed commitment to conservation, and are frequently reminded to recycle, reduce and reuse. Last Sunday marked Earth Day, so today we thought we would discuss some of the things we do to conserve our natural resources and the environment.

Our office is digitalized, which means we can operate without the use of large amounts of paper and printing materials. The information in our office can be sent and processed digitally, which is also more efficient. We take all of the steps possible to be a ‘green’ office, making us better for the planet and more convenient for our patients.

We would love to hear how you minimize your impact on the environment. Leave us a comment below or post on our Facebook page!