Are you happy with your new smile?

At TS Orthodontics, Dr. Scanlan and his team love to make you smile! That is why we encourage you to tell everyone about your experience with us!

Our goal is to give you the very best orthodontic treatment and we always appreciate your referrals!

As a patient of Dr. Scanlan’s, you will have the opportunity to participate in our token rewards program. By referring a friend, you can receive extra tokens!

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you very soon!

Fun Facts and Trivia About Braces and Teeth

Here are some fun facts and trivia from bracesinfo.com that we thought you might enjoy!

• Dr Charles Tweed was the first certified orthodontist in the US.

• The first "braces" were constructed by Pierre Fauchard in 1728. Fauchard's "braces" consisted of a flat strip of metal, which was connected to teeth by pieces of thread.

• Bands were invented by Schange in 1841. The first bands consisted of a strip of metal, with a screw to adjust their size.

• Orthodontic Brackets were invented by Edward Angle in 1915. The brackets consisted of little hooks of metal, which were attached to bands which went around your teeth.

• Dr Angle modified his design, producing the edgewise bracket in 1928. If you or your parents got braces before 1970, they probably got braces similar to those invented by Dr Angle

• If you are right handed, you will tend to chew your food on your right side. If you are left-handed, you will tend to chew your food on your left side.

• If one identical twin grows up without a given tooth coming in, the second identical twin will usually also grow up without the tooth

• If the roof of your mouth is narrow, you are more prone to snore since you are not getting enough oxygen through your nose.

• If your jaw is broken, they put it together with special screws.

• You will get fewer cavities if you eat a bag of candy in one sitting and then brush your teeth than if you slowly eat the candy a piece at a time all day.


(ttp://www.bracesinfo.com/bracfact.html)

SureSmile®

Here is a nice video that gives some great information about SureSmile®!

SureSmile®

“SureSmile® on average takes 34% less time than traditional braces.” (http://www.suresmile.com/)

Now you can have straight teeth in a shorter amount of time!

At TS Orthodontics, you can be sure that you will receive the most up-to-date treatment available. Dr. Scanlan specializes in SureSmile®, a revolutionary system that significantly decreases time spent in braces!
Over the next few weeks, we will be talking about all of the latest details regarding SureSmile®!

Time for school!

Dr. Scanlan wants to wish you the very best as you head back to school!
Although it may seem like the summer went by quickly, we hope that you had a great one!
Don't forget to take good care of your teeth and braces this year!

Here are just a few helpful hints to remember as you get back into the swing of 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 will see you at your next appointment!

Good Grades Contest

School is starting back and so is our Good Grades Contest!

Bring in your report card and enter to win movie tickets and dinner for two!

Winners will be drawn in January and June 2011!

Good Grade
Contest Winner!

We are proud to announce Robert B. and Ryan C. as our Good Grade Contest winners!

Robert and Ryan have won movie tickets and dinner for two!

Congratulations, Robert and Ryan!!!