Calendar of Events for Valeriano Orthodontics

At Valeriano orthodontics we’re always looking for new ways to make our office a fun, inviting place for all of our patients. To keep things interesting, we have several different contests taking place right now!

Here is a list of our current contests:

• Second Harvest Food Drive – this is a great opportunity for everybody involved! Bring in non-perishable food items to our office now through December 31st and help support those in our community who are in need this holiday season. Your donation will automatically enter you to win a Target gift card.

• How many? – if you’ve been to our practice lately you will have noticed a giant jar of candy sitting on our front counter! All of our patients are invited to guess how many pieces of candy are in the jar. The patient with the closest guess will win the entire jar!

Ongoing Contests:

• Limo Party – we want to reward to your referring your friends and family members. Every time one of our patients refers a new patient to our practice, they are entered into a drawing for a pizza and limo party at Brixx Pizza. The winner gets to choose five friends for their personal limo party; so get out there and start spreading the word!

• V-Bucks – orthodontic treatment can be difficult; there are so many restrictions on what you can and can’t eat, how to brush your teeth, when to wear your appliances, and so on. Dr. Valeriano and his team want to reward patients for taking care of their appliances, being on-time for their appointments, and having good oral hygiene. We give out patients V-Bucks (monopoly money) that our patients can save and cash in for gift cards to Brixx, Target, Ben and Jerry’s, Abercrombie and Fitch, Dicks Sporting Goods, and many more.

• VIP Program – this is our program geared toward our patients who are not quite ready to start orthodontic treatment, but we are still watching them grow and develop to know when orthodontic treatment might be necessary. VIP members get to enter into our drawing for our “BIG prize!” VIP members be sure to bring your VIP cards to your next appointment. If you are part of our Growth and Development program and do not have a VIP card yet, please ask for one at your next visit!

Extra, Extra, Read all about it:

• Fall Newsletter – we just sent our fall newsletter last week! In the newsletter you will find information about our staff, new contests, and helpful information regarding insurance, healthcare savings, and more! If you have not received your newsletter through the mail, you may pick one up in our office or feel free to call us at (704) 364-6544 and we will mail you a copy!

We believe that orthodontics is more than just creating beautiful smiles; we want your time spent with us to be fun and rewarding!

Everybody Benefits from Braces!

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic care; whether it is correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Set up an appointment for a consultation and find out how adult orthodontics will transform your smile, and your life!

Mooooove Over Gum Disease!

Is dairy a major part of your diet? If not, it should be! A recent study from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has found that regular consumption of dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, can lower your chances of contracting periodontal disease (also known as gum disease).

Gum disease is caused by a bacterial infection in the mouth that affects the gums and jaw. Gum disease results in a loss of teeth and bone, and has been connected to certain cases of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease and osteoporosis.

Results of the study show that adults who consume at least 55 grams of lactic acid a day are less at risk for gum disease. Eating dairy is not just healthy for building strong bones, but is essential for maintaining a strong, healthy mouth. Next time you reach for a quick snack, choose some cheese, or a glass of milk, and remember with each bite, and every sip you are preserving your teeth for a lifetime of smiles and good oral health!

For more information about keeping your teeth healthy, call us at 704-364-6544 or visit www.valerianoorthodontics.com.