Happy New Year

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

(Ralph Waldo Emerson) 

Happy New Year!!! 2013!

Dr. Scanlan & Team  

We Are Moving!

WE ARE MOVING!

Our new address is:

4 Vanderbilt Park Drive

Suite 110

Asheville, NC 28803

Our first official day at our new location is Wednesday, December 19th.

Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions & we look forward to seeing you soon!!

828-254-4602

Soles 4 Souls

Join us in giving back.

What can you do?

Bring gently used or new shoes of any size, style & color!

Collection will be through Friday, January 18, 2013!!

When you donate, you will be entered into a drawing for 4 movie passes!

Thanks for your help.

Soles 4 Souls

“There are 2.2 billion children in the world, and 1 billion live in poverty.” 

Dr. Scanlan and the TS Orthodontics Team are very excited to have the opportunity to volunteer for Soles 4 Souls™, an organization that “collects shoes and delivers them to people in need.”

HOW CAN YOU HELP???

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CLOSET FOR “GENTLY” USED SHOES, ALL SIZES AND TYPES, AND BRING THEM TO OUR OFFICE OR TO YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT!

WE WILL COLLECT THROUGH DECEMBER!!!

HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Thanks for your help,

Dr. Scanlan & Team

November Contest

"Picture Time"!

Get a creative picture of YOU in your TS ORTHODONTICS T-SHIRT somewhere in Asheville and post it to the TS Orthodontics FACEBOOK!

Search for: TS Orthodontics

Once your picture has been posted, you will be entered to win a $100 gift card for the most CREATIVE photo!

Good luck!!

facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/TS-Orthodontics/334715679955675?fref=ts

Pumpkin Contest Winners!

Here are the winners!

"Scariest"

by: Rebol Family Dentistry: the office of Dr. Christopher Rebol

"Goofiest"

by: Asheville Family Dentistry: the office of Dr. Callan White and Dr. Allison White

"Most Original"

by: Biltmore Dental Group: the office of Dr. Barry Duncan, Dr. Alexander Pence, and Dr. Poulos

Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners!!!

Dr. Scanlan's 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

It's time for Dr. Scanlan's 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest!

When you come in for your next appointment you will be able to vote for "Most Original", "Scariest", and "Goofiest"!!!

Thank you SO much to all of our referring Dentist Offices who participated!

Winner will be announced on November 1st!

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September Contest

Did you know that we have a Facebook?

Yes, TS Orthodontics has a Facebook!

Go to our Facebook page and "Like" us!!

Through Facebook, you will be able to keep up with monthly contests, events and the TS Orthodontic Team!

Search for: "TS Orthodontics."

"Like" us during the month of September and you will be entered into a drawing to win 4 movie passes!

Winner will be announced Monday, October 1st on Facebook!!

Our New Facebook!

Be sure to "Like" our NEW facebook page to stay up-to-date on everything that is going on at our office!!

Search for "TS Orthodontics"!

Back to School!

"You learn something every day if you pay attention."

- R. LeBlond

We hope that everyone had a great summer and has a great start to the new school year!

Here are a few things to remember as you head back to school...

-bring a travel toothbrush with you to keep in your backpack or locker

-make sure to brush after snacks and meals

-eat only braces-friendly foods

-wear your mouth guard when playing sports

-bring your rubber bands with you

-keep a retainer case in your backpack or wherever is most convenient for you

Study hard and we look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!



August Contest

When you come in for your appointment during the month of August, be sure to enter our contest!

The contest for this month is in honor of the summer Olympics and the winner will receive a $100 gift card to Dick's Sporting Goods!



We look forward to seeing you soon!

Happy 4th of July!

"Where liberty is, there is my country."

-Benjamin Franklin

We hope that everyone has a fun and safe 4th of July! 

Click on the links below for some fun 4th of July inspired recipes that are also braces-friendly!

Red, White and Blueberry Trifle

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/red-white-and-blueberry-trifle-recipe/index.html

Flag Cake

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/flag-cake-recipe/index.html

Red, White and Blue Fruit Cups

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/red-white-and-blue-fruit-cups-recipe/index.html

Patriotic Potato Salad

http://familyfun.go.com/4th-of-july/4th-of-july-recipes/patriotic-picnic-ideas/patriotic-potato-salad-684398/

Enjoy and we look forward to seeing you soon!!

Dr. Scanlan & Team

Summer Snack

We hope that everyone is having a great start to the summer!

Here is a fun, braces-friendly snack that we found on the SureSmile facebook page!! https://www.facebook.com/#!/SureSmile

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Summer Break!

"I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June." - L. M. Montgomery

Summer is almost here and we at TS Orthodontics want to make sure that you have a fun and safe summer, especially when it comes to your smile! :) 

Here are a few things to remember to pack as you are making your summer vacation plans...

-Wax

-Rubber bands

-Headgear

-Key to turn appliance

-Retainer

-Retainer case

-Mouth guard

-Toothbrush

-Toothpaste

-Floss

And don't forget to avoid foods that are sticky, chewy, hard, and crunchy!!

We hope that everyone has a great summer and feel free to call us with any questions!

Celebrate Mom!

Be sure and enter our Mother's Day Contest when you come in for your next appointment!

Submit your most creative photo of you & mom and win a spa day for two!!

Winner will be determined by most creativity.

Submit in person or via email to 1gr8smyle@gmail.com

All entries must be entered by Thursday, May 31st!

Have fun!!!

Recycled Toothbrush Bracelet

Earth Day is coming up this Sunday and here is a fun idea that we found from http://www.kaboose.com/ for recycling your old, plastic toothbrushes!

Make sure to have a parent or adult help with this craft and have fun!!

Turn your toothbrush into a unique recycled bracelet and watch your kids start a new fashion craze for Earth Day!

Please be sure to check out more of our recycled craft ideas and Earth Day crafts. Also visit our recipes and printables pages for additional fun. Take our quizzes to test your Earth Day IQ and find out if you are living green.

What you'll need:

Old toothbrush

Tweezers or pliers

Pot

Tongs

Large mug

Oven gloves

How to make it:

Remove all the bristles from the toothbrush with tweezers or pliers.

Boil water.

Keep water boiling, put toothbrush in water for five minutes.

Remove toothbrush with tongs, bend to desired shape.

If toothbrush doesn't bend enough, submerge again in water.

Remove brush and bend as much as possible.

Place bent toothbrush in bottom of mug to hold it's shape while it cools.

Pour cold water in mug and remove your new bracelet.

Tips:

This craft requires fishing the hot toothbrushes out of boiling water and bending them while they are still hot. Be sure to use a simple toothbrush for this, it seems the fancier, and more high tech the toothbrush the stronger, and more difficult to bend. We had luck with the classic REACH toothbrushes.

Original blog from http://crafts.kaboose.com/toothbrush-bracelets.html 

Are You Smarter Than An Orthodontist?

When you come in for your next appointment be sure and enter our Are You Smarter Than An Orthodontist contest. Answer all of the questions correctly and you will be entered in a drawing for a

$50

gift card!

Contest ends on Monday, April 30th and winner will be announced on Tuesday, May 1st!! All of the questions must be answered at the time of your appointment.

We look forward to seeing you soon and good luck!

March Maddness Contest Winner!

Congratulations, Markevis D., for winning our March Maddness Contest!!!

Markevis won a $75 gift card to Dick's Sporting Goods for guessing the correct NCAA Tournament Winner and total number of points scored by the winning team!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest and we look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!

Recycle Your Empty Toothpaste Tube

Here is fun blog from recyclebank.com about recycling your empty toothpaste tube!

Enjoy!!

Have you ever thought about repurposing an empty toothpaste tube? Me neither, until today. Now, if you’re thinking I’m going to provide you with a list chock full of brilliant ideas, well then you may be disappointed. After scouring the Net, I found only 3 truly useful (or at least creative) ideas for reusing a cleaned, empty toothpaste tube:

Knife and Scissors Protector
This would be useful for the one-off knives lying in your kitchen drawer (as opposed to the ones in your knife block, if you have one), and is especially handy if your kitchen drawers are prone to rummaging by little hands. To make your knife or scissors protector, cut off the cap end of your toothpaste tube. Wash and dry the tube completely. Place the open end of the tube over your knife and voilà — instant protection!

Pen Holder
Following the same instructions as above, you can turn a toothpaste tube into a pen holder that works well when tacked to a cork board in your office or a peg board in your garage.

Money Hider
This one gets the prize for most creative. The next time you have a need to hide a wad of cash, clean out an empty toothpaste tube (do not cut the tube — it must stay in tact). Once dry, roll up your bills and insert them into the empty tube and replace the cap. To retrieve your money, you’ll need to cut off the end of the tube. I’m thinking this would be useful for travel, keeping a rainy day stash or hiding money from your spouse (kidding on that one folks!).

Visit http://www.recyclebank.com/live-green/what-to-do-with-an-empty-toothpaste-tube for original blog.

March Madness Contest!

When you come in for your appointment during the month of March, make sure to enter our March Maddness Contest!

Name the NCAA Champion and total points scored and enter a drawing for a $75 Gift Certificate to Dick's Sporting Goods!!

We look forward to seeing you soon!!!

Dental Health Month

February is Dental Health Month and we would like to give you a few dental tips from the American Dental Association!

Brush your teeth twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. A worn toothbrush won't do a good job of cleaning your teeth.

Clean between teeth daily with floss or an interdental cleaner. Tooth decay–causing bacteria still linger between teeth where toothbrush bristles can’t reach. This helps remove the sticky film on teeth called plaque and food particles from between the teeth and under the gum line.

Eat a balanced diet and limit between-meal snacks.

Visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and oral exams.

For more information, visit www.ada.org

We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!

February Contest!

Be sure to enter our February contest at your next appointment for a chance to win a $40 gift certificate to Travinia's Italian Kitchen and 2 movie passes to Regal Cinema Theatres!

We look forward to seeing you soon!!

ABCCM Food Drive/Ingles Gift Card Winner!

Congratulations, Taylor H.!

Taylor donated canned food items for our ABCCM Food Drive and won the drawing for an Ingles Gift Card!!

Thank you to everyone who donated and we look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!