What are you reading this summer?


We would like to know what you are reading this summer! Whether you have a summer reading list or have just been reading for pleasure, we would like to hear all about the new, great (or not-so-great) books that you have been reading!


barnesandnoble.com gives some suggestions for summer reading…


Ages 9-12:


Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey (Mysterious Benedict Society Series #2) by Trenton Lee Stewart and Diana Sudyka
Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Journey to Change the World… One Child at a Time by Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin and Sarah Thomson
The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles Series #1) by Rick Riordan
Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary
Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving by Joseph Bruchac
Cool Mad Libs (Mad Libs Series) by Roger Price
The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series #5) by Rick Riodan
Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex (Artemis Fowl Series) by Eoin Colfer
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5 by Jeff Kinney
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes and Louis Slobodkin
(http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/Childrens-Books-Kids-Books/379001723/?cds2Pid=33383&linkid=1563994)

Revolutionary Changes in Braces

Dr. Scanlan and our office uses 3-D imaging technology through the SureSmile® treatment. SureSmile technology is revolutionizing the orthodontic industry because it orchestrates clearer patient diagnosis, allows doctors to specifically tailor appliances to a patient's individual needs, and it gives the patient the ability to see exactly what their mouth will look like post-treatment. The treatment is estimated to be almost 40% faster than conventional braces. This allows for overall fewer office visits, less discomfort, and higher quality results.

Our team at TS Orthodontics recently came across a very interesting New York Times article, which discusses the benefits of 3-D imaging technology. Check it out to learn more. Dr. Scanlan, trained at the world renowned Mayo Clinic is the first to introduce this and other technologies to western North Carolina and Asheville.

Once you talk to someone who has gone through the SureSmile experience or experience it for your self, you will know what the standard of care is for orthodontics. At TS Orthodontics in Asheville, NC you will be provided that standard of care.

Call today for your complimentary consultation to start your journey to a great smile

Summer Sports Are Here, Keep those Braced Teeth Safe and in the Clear

Keeping Asheville Braces Safe

With Summer in full swing it is easy to forget that school sports are right around the corner, some as early as August 1st.

• We want to provide the most pertinent and relavent information regarding the protection of teeth from trauma.
• Mouth guards are a MUST with sports, plain and simple. It does not matter if you have braces or not.
• Contrary to common belief, football is NOT the source of most dental injuries. While hockey runs a close second, the highest incidence of trauma to teeth from adolescent sporting activities is basketball.
• Now Moms, don't bubble wrap your tiny basketball players, just get them a mouth guard!
• We provide mouth guards for all our patients that are wearing braces. The mouth guards that are worn over braces are a little different than what you might be used to.
• Boil and bite is not right! The mouth guard should not form fit around the brackets

We have a winner!

We are proud to announce Bailey H. and Rebecca S. as the winners of our Father’s Day Contest!

Bailey's dad and Rebecca's dad both won a Lowes shopping spree!!

Congratulations, Bailey and Rebecca!!!

The Importance of Wearing Your Retainers

Congratulations on getting your braces off!

Unfortunately the “my teeth hurt a lot so I can only eat ice cream” excuse won’t work anymore, but now you’ve got that movie star smile you’ve always wanted!

Now it’s time to talk about retainers.
After your braces are removed, your teeth can begin to shift if they are not stabilized properly. Stabilization is what your retainers are all about! If you forget or refuse to wear you retainers, your teeth may end up shifting back to their previous position. Wearing your retainers around the clock is the very best way to insure that your teeth do not move back to the way they were before braces.

Here are a few things to remember when it comes to retainers…

-Brush your teeth after meals before putting your retainers back in.
-Brush your retainer every time you brush your teeth.
-Disinfect your retainer by soaking it in mouth wash.
-Keep your retainers in your retainer case when you are not wearing them.
-Never wrap your retainer in a napkin or paper towel because you might accidentally throw it away.
-Keep retainers out of reach of pets

Enjoy your smile and remember to wear your retainers!