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National Mammography Day is October 21st
The third Friday in October each year is National Mammography Day, first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. On this day, or throughout the month, women are encouraged to make a mammography appointment. Encourage the women in your life to get regular...
World Smile Day – First Friday of October
World Smile Day Oct. 7, 2016 The first Friday of October each year marks World Smile Day, a day to do one act of kindness and make someone crack a smile! The day was founded in 1999 by Harvey Ball, creator of the now famous yellow smiley face, when he...
Is Your Child New To Braces?
Tips for Braces When living with braces, there is a large amount of extra oral hygiene and care involved for kids to keep their mouth healthy and clean. Braces can be uncomfortable at times, care can be time consuming, and kids may feel overwhelmed...
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Adult Orthodontics: Is It Too Late To Get Braces?
With developments in orthodontics in recent years, more and more adults are seeking treatment for oral difficulties they've been experiencing since childhood. There are significant differences between adult orthodontics and that of children and teens,...
It not just a cosmetic problem.
You've been thinking about straightening your teeth for quite a while. Maybe you put off a consultation with an orthodontist because you don't want to seem vain. Or, you think you've gone this long, maybe it's not that important. You've been feeling bad...
October Is National Orthodontic Health Month
With more than 1.2 million U.S. adults currently sporting braces, celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month by learning more about orthodontists and how they do more than give people a better-looking smile. According to MouthHealthy.com, orthodontics and...
Tips For Eating Halloween Candy With Braces
Tips for Eating Halloween Candy with Braces October is a month for trick-or-treats and candy, but eating Halloween candy with braces is tricky. There are many candies to avoid during orthodontic treatment. In honor of National Orthodontic Health Month,...
World Teachers’ Day
October 5 World Teachers' Day Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. Henry Adams Is there a special teacher that has made a difference in you life?
