Just a reminder that you can donate your candy to Reed Orthodontics and get some cash in return!
Dr. Charles Reed is working with Cody Dental Group, Channel 9 and Operation Gratitude by offering $1.00 per pound of trick-or-treat candy to local participants. You can donate up to 6 pounds per person.
Through Operation Gratitude, your candies will be sent overseas to bring some holiday cheer to our troops.
Be sure to visit Cody Dental Group or Reed Orthodontics' Aurora office November 2 and 3, from 1pm-5pm and November 4 and 5 from 9am-12pm to exchange your extra candy for cash.
It's getting closer to Halloween and trick-or-treating, and that means lots of CANDY! Dr. Charles Reed and our team at Reed Orthodontics thought that this would be a great time to remind you about our Cash for Candy program with Cody Dental Group.
The Cody Dental Group coordinates with Channel 9 and Operation Gratitude, and they are offering patients $1 per pound of candy (for up to 6 pounds per person)! Be sure to visit Cody Dental Group or Reed Orthodontics' Aurora office from 1pm-5pm on November 2nd and 3rd, and from 9am-12pm on November 4th and 5th to exchange your extra candy for cash.
At Reed Orthodontics, we know nobody likes getting plaque on their teeth. Here are five other ways you can avoid that dreaded enemy of the teeth during orthodontic treatment, courtesy of WebMD.
Let’s start with brushing regularly. Brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste is vital to a healthy mouth. Make sure you softly brush all the surfaces of your teeth.
Next on the list is flossing daily: a simple daily flossing between teeth clears away plaque before it can cause damage and can also clean plaque at the gum line. Plaque is known to reach the spaces between teeth.
Also, evading a trip to the dentist is probably not a great idea. Let’s say you brush and floss daily. You’re still at risk for plaque. With time, the plaque hardens and turns into tartar. Consider visiting your general dentist at least twice a year or as recommended by your dentist, and you have a lower chance of getting cavities or losing your teeth while wearing braces.
You’ll also want to stop avoiding those fruits and veggies. Believe it or not, there are foods out there that play a key role in keeping plaque off our teeth. They include apples, carrots, cucumbers and other raw fruits and vegetables. You can still eat these types of fruits and veggies if you have braces, but be sure to cut them up into bite sized pieces to avoid breaking off brackets.
Finally, before you pick up that candy bar, remember to not give in to your sweet tooth. Consuming sugary drinks or eating candy or other junk food allows sugar to stick to our teeth. The bacteria, then, becomes plaque, which turns into acid and damages our teeth. Avoiding these five bad habits keeps your plaque in check and your mouth as healthy as can be during your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Charles Reed. If you have any questions, give us a call or ask us on Facebook!
Happy October! For those who don't know, it’s National Orthodontic Health Month. This month-long event is organized by our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.
Dr. Reed and our team realize that this is a great opportunity for us to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene. National Orthodontic Health Month also aims to recognize the dedicated work of orthodontists like Dr. Reed and other dental professionals in Colorado.
The AAO recommends patients avoid the following Halloween treats, or recipes with these ingredients:
Just a reminder that you can donate your candy to Reed Orthodontics and get some cash in return!
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