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Braces-Friendly Halloween Treat!

Halloween is a tempting time of year for sticky, chewy and crunchy candy.
Dr. Scanlan and his team want to remind you to stay away from foods that might break or damage your braces. We also want to help you out a little by sharing a tasty, creepy Halloween treat that is most definitely braces-friendly! Enjoy!!

PEANUT BUTTER EYEBALLS*

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter, completely softened
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups toasted rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
12 ounces of white chocolate
1 tablespoon vegetable oil Food coloring - two colors

Directions: Combine the butter, powdered sugar, and peanut butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until well combined. (If you have no mixer, this can be done by hand). Then mix in the toasted rice cereal. Using your hands, form into 1/2-ounce balls (the size of a large marble) and refrigerate until firm (about 1 hour). Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt, adding vegetable oil partway through. After all chocolate is melted, stir until smooth. Dip the balls, one at a time into the melted white chocolate mix, using a fork to roll them around so they are entirely coated then remove them from the chocolate and set on a waxed paper lined sheet pan. Chill to set up about 30 minutes. Separate remaining white chocolate into two bowls and add 1-2 drops of food coloring each to tint each bowl a different color. Reheat chocolate if necessary and, using a small spoon, place a dollop of the colored chocolate on the eyeball to make an iris. Use a smaller drop of the contrasting color for the pupil. Let the chocolate set, place balls in individual mini muffin papers and serve. Makes 36 balls.

*Courtesy of Celebrity Pastry Chef Gale Gand

Orthodontic Heath Month 2010~

October symbolizes the transition into the Fall season and of course, Halloween! For our team at TS Orthodontics, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), and orthodontic patients around the country, October also marks the National Orthodontic Health Month. This month is a great time to remind patients of the importance of strong oral hygiene and a braces-friendly diet, especially since many of the sticky and sweet Halloween treats can be harmful to braces and other orthodontic appliances.

Candy remains a huge part of Halloween for tens of millions of American kids each year. The National Confectioners Association says 93 percent of children in the United States go trick-or-treating, and estimates candy sales will be higher this year than ever. Candy is not all bad in moderation, but can lead to big problems in excess! It can lead to tooth decay, broken or chipped teeth, and delayed orthodontic treatment time due to broken or loose appliances and braces. Get the facts about Halloween candy and orthodontics by asking us! You can also learn more on the AAO’s National Orthodontic Health Month website. We also appreciate your help in spreading the word!

Back to School Commercial Contest Winner!

We are happy to announce Evan C. as the winner of our

Back to School Commercial Contest!

Evan entered his commercial and won a Dell netbook!!!

Congratulations, Evan!!!

ABCCM Crisis Ministries Food Drive

Dr. Scanlan will be participating in the ABCCM Crisis Ministries food drive and we need your help!
There is a serious need for the following items:

• Cereals (hot and cold)
• Canned fruit
• Quick Grits®
• Jellies
• Canned juices
• Canned meats (Spam, tuna, etc.)
• Peanut butter
• Spaghetti sauces
• Powdered milk
• Vegetable oil

Please bring your canned items into the 131 McDowell Street office and you can enter to win a drawing for a $50.00 Ingles gift card!

1st Annual Pumpkin Carvning Contest Photos

Here are the photos of the pumpkins that have been submitted by our local dentists for our 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest!

Come by our 131 McDowell Street office and cast your vote!

159 votes have been cast as of noon today!!

Happy Halloween from TS Orthodontics!

Halloween is just around the corner and that means lots of CANDY!!!

Dr. Scanlan and his team want to make sure you have a fun and safe Halloween and that you know the difference between braces-safe and non-braces-safe candy. Sticky, chewy or hard candy can cause a great deal of damage to your brackets and wires, which can lead to more time spent in braces.

Here are some candies to avoid this year, if you are in braces.

Starburst®, Tootsie Roll®, Laffy Taffy®, salt water taffy, Jolly Rancher®, bubble and chewing gum, Air Heads®, Skittles®, Peanut M&M’s®, Snickers®, caramels and caramel and candy apples, jelly beans, Blow Pops®, Twizzlers®, Sugar Daddies®, Almond Joy®, Mike and Ike® and any other candies that are sticky, chewy, or hard.

Be safe and have fun!