Latest Newsletter

And we have a WINNER!

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the Loaves & Fishes food drive! Because of YOU it was a huge success! Your donations of 13,902 food items will help many of those who are in need.

So with great joy we would like to congratulate Sharon Elementary School as the winner of a new Smart Board for collecting 5,301 food items!


One of Sharon Elementary's many donations!


Many thanks again to all for all your donations!

7 more days!

That's right, only 7 more days until our Food Drive with Loaves and Fishes comes to an end!



Sharon Elementary School and Carmel Middle School are still in our top spots, but Myers Park High School is running close behind, followed by Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School. The contest ends Thursday December 15th, 2011 so hurry and gather those non-perishable food items and bring them to us...for your chance to win a SMART BOARD for your school.

Smile more, Live Longer!

If you knew that by smiling more, you could live longer...Would you do it? In a new study that was published in 2010, researchers analyzed an old issue of the Baseball Register and its 230 players that were featured. They found that, based on average, the players with gleaming grins lived 4.9 years longer than players with only partial smiles and 7 years longer than those who showed no smile at all. Though we know we cannot solely link big, beautiful smiles to a long life span, we do know that a beautiful smile inspires self confidence and increases positive feelings. Moral of the story? Keep Smiling!

There's still time!

We have had such a great response to our school contest for a SMART BOARD that we have decided to extend it to December 15th!

Currently Sharon Elementary School and Carmel Middle School are in a close race, with others gaining on their lead! So now is the time- to start kicking it into high gear and get your school to gather items for Loaves and Fishes! Remember, the winning school will receive a SMART BOARD or $2500!

Why are Elastics necessary?

Elastics are often necessary to correct your bite during treatment.
Unless directed otherwise, elastics should be worn all the time. Since you can take them out to eat and to brush your teeth., this means we expect at least 20 hrs/day, 7 days/week. Consistency is the key to achieving the movement we are looking for.
It is also extremely important that you wear your elastics exactly as prescribed. You should never "double up" elastics and wear 2 at a time. This could actually cause damage to the roots of your teeth.
When you first begin wearing your elastics, soreness can be very common. Be sure to continue to wear your elastics and you should find that the discomfort should diminish within the next few days. If needed, you can take headache medication, such as Tylenol or Advil, while you are getting used to your new elastics.
While I know that wearing elastics can be a challenge, they are an important tool in helping you achieve your beautiful new smile.

We want CANDY!

It's that almost that time...for HALLOWEEN CANDY! That's right, we are partnering up with our friends at Operation Gratitude again this year. Bring in all your extra Halloween Candy on November 2nd and receive $1 per pound of donated candy. Not only will you have some extra cash in your pocket, but you'll be extending your thanks to all of our men and women serving our country overseas in our military as they will get all of your candy!

It's that almost that time...for HALLOWEEN CANDY!