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!

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!

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

"Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give."
-Eleanor Roosevelt

It's time for the ABCCM food drive! If you would like to participate, please bring canned goods with you to your next appointment.

Bring at least 5 canned goods and enter a drawing for an Ingles gift card!

We will be collection canned goods through the end of November and the winner of the drawing will be announced on December 1st.

Thank you for your help and we look forward to seeing you soon!!

Dr. Scanlan's 2nd Annual Pumpkin Contest 2011

It's time for Dr. Scanlan's 2nd Annual Pumpkin Contest! Be sure and come by the office during the month of October to vote for your favorite pumpkins! The pumpkins have all been created by our local dental offices!! There will be a winner from each of the following categories: "Most Original," "Scariest," and "Goofiest"! Winners will receive a gourmet catered lunch!!

Contest ends October 31st!!!
Check out our facebook page ("Scanlan Orthodontics") for pumpkin photos!

TS Orthodontics T-Shirt Photo Contest

Wear your TS Orthodontics t-shirt while you are doing something fun, take a picture of yourself or get someone to take a picture of you and email it to us!

The winner will receive a $50 Visa gift card!!

Our email is 1gr8smyle@gmail.com

Contest ends September 30th.

Remember to wear your TS Orthodontics t-shirts to your appointments to receive an extra token!

We look forward to seeing your photos soon!!!

July Contest

When you come in for your next appointment, you will have a chance to enter our contest for the month of July!

Can you guess how many home runs the Asheville Tourists will make in total the entire month of July? Make a guess and whoever gets the closest wins a day at McCormick Field for the entire family!

Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd;
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack,
I don't care if I never get back!

Mother's Day Contest Winner!

We are proud to announce Brandi E. as the winner of our Mother's Day Contest!

Brandi wrote about her mom and won a spa day for her!!

CONGRATS to Brandi and her mom!!!

Dr. Scanlan's 2nd Annual Mother's Day Contest

"All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother." -Abraham Lincoln

Tell us why your mom deserves the best and you could win a spa package for her!

Bring your response by the office or email it to gr8smyle@hotmail.com

Winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 1st!!

St. Patrick's Day Contest Winners!

We are proud to announce Zac W. and Hannah W. as the winners of our St. Patrick's Day Contest! Zac and Hannah have won Tourists Bucks for an Asheville Tourists game!! Congratulations, Zac and Hannah!!!

April/Teacher Appreciation Week Contest!

In honor of

Teacher Appreciation Week,

tell us why your teacher is the BEST!

Winning teacher will receive a

class pizza party!

Bring your response by the office or Email it to gr8smyle@hotmail.com

Winner will be announced on May 1st!

1st Annual Christmas Tree Contest Winner!

We are proud to announce

Dr. Scott Miller's office as the winner of

Dr. Scanlan's 1st Annual Christmas Tree Contest!

Thanks to all of the offices who participated in the contest! Everyone did a great job!!

Happy Veterans Day

"Courage is knowing what not to fear." -Plato

Thank you to all of our Veterans from TS Orthodontics!

Pumpkin Carving Contest Winners!!!

Thank you to all of the dentist offices who participated in Dr. Scanlan's 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! You all did a wonderful job!!

During the month of October, our patients voted for pumpkins in each of the three categories: Goofiest, Scariest and Most Original and we are happy to announce the winners!!!

Goofiest

by Dr. Rinehart's office

Scariest

by Dr. Lefburg's office

Most Original

by Dr. Hopper's office

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!

Dr. Scanlan's 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

During the month of September, dental offices in our area will have the opportunity to participate in Dr. Scanlan's 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest!

Offices will be provided with a pumpkin and can enter 1 of 3 categories; Most Original, Scariest or Goofiest!

During the month of October, Dr. Scanlan and his team need YOUR help! When you come in to our office, you will be able to vote for which pumpkin you think is most original, scariest and goofiest!

A winner from each category will be announced on Monday, November 1st and will win a gourmet, catered lunch for the entire office!

Thanks for your help and we can't wait to see you!!!

What's the Deal with Retainers?

A few weeks ago, we talked about the importance of wearing your retainers. Now we are going to give you some information regarding Essix, Hawley and permanent retainers.

Essix retainers are…

-clear and fit over the teeth.
-produced from impressions that are taken of the teeth.
-open across the roof of the mouth.
-can be easily removed for eating, brushing and flossing.
-function just like invisalign only the there is no tooth movement occuring
-can serve as aligners in the years to come after braces are removed. This means that if a tooth starts to move out of alignment, your Essix retainer will realign your teeth, provided it has not been too long since the aligners have been worn.


Hawley retainers include…

-a metal wire that fits around the teeth and holds them in place.
-an acrylic arch that sits in the roof of the mouth.
-can easily be removed for eating, brushing and flossing.

Permanent retainers are…

-bonded inconspicuously to the inside of the teeth
-can only be removed by your orthodontist

No matter which type of retainer you have, it is extremely important to wear your retainer as often as your orthodontist recommends. Always remember to...

-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