TAKING EXTRA PRECAUTIONS DURING COLD AND FLU SEASON

DO GERMS REALLY LIVE ON MY TOOTHBRUSH???

The dreaded cold and flu season is here again! After recovering from your cold, one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush!

Germs can linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by continuing to use the same toothbrush. Be smart – keep a spare, just in case! To protect your toothbrush from bacteria all year long, consider the following tips:

• Wash your hands before and after brushing
• Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen
• Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster
• Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Worn bristles are less effective in properly cleaning your teeth, and can actually be damaging to teeth if used too long!

We hope these tips help! Feel free to give us a call or ask us on Facebook

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Statler Orthodontics FEEDS BOCA 2012

Statler Orthodontics is hosting a FOOD DRIVE

 NOV. THRU DEC. 2012

(In Association with Boca Helping Hands)

Continuing our 'Tradition of Giving" within our great community, in 2012, Statler Orthodontics annual holiday food drive runs through the months of November and December. FEED BOCA was a concept that Dr. Statler and her Staff came up with to bring an even greater impact to the families in need within our community. Working closely with Boca Helping Hands, we are looking to make this annual event  Tremendous!!  We are inviting all of you to not only donate, but become involved with us. Together, we can all make a difference.

If You, Your School, Community Organization or Business would like to donate or get involved with FEED BOCA Call us at (561)368-3688

WHAT WE NEED

(Please donate no perishable items, regular sizes, no glass containers, or opened or expired items)

Tomato Products (ie: Soups, Sauce)

Boxes of Cereal and Cereal Bars

Canned Meat, Fish and Poultry

Canned or Dried Beans

Juice

Canned or Dry Milk

Peanut Butter

Rice, Pasta & Crackers

Canned or Dry Soup

Drop off Locations:

Statler Orthodontics- 7400 W. Camino Real #110, Boca Raton, FL 33433

or

Boca Helping Hands- 1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Statler Orthodontics Supports 'Making Strides'

Each of us know someone or have ourselves heard the doctor say the words 'YOU HAVE BREAST CANCER' It's devastating to everyone!
Participating in the 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk' will be a powerful and inspiring opportunity to unite our community to honor breast cancer survivors, and raise awareness about things that we ourselves can do to reduce our risk of getting this despicable disease!
The event helps raise money to aid the American Cancer Society to fight the disease with breast cancer research, information and services, and helps access mammograms for women who need them.

The Journey to end breast cancer starts with a single step! Join the Statler Orthodontic Team in the upcoming local event :    Mizner Park Amphitheater
                                     Saturday, October 27th, 2012
                                     7:30 am Registration
                                     Walk begins at 9:00 am

Together we can all make a difference. Together we can join the One Million volunteers across the country whose common purpose is to beat this disease and make a difference for those battling breast cancer. Without you, we can't do it!

To join our team, go to the website putonyourpinkbra.com. Sign up there and join our Statler Orthodontics team. We will be honored for you to walk with us! If you are unable to walk with us that day, maybe you will be able to make a general donation to the American Cancer Society to help fuel the fight!

    SEE YOU THERE!!!

There is NO substitute for keeping an eye on your children's teeth!

Cavities are on the rise again in young children, after decades of decreasing!
Wouldn't you be happy to keep your teeth as healthy as they can be forever? Technology in dentistry has evolved over several years to provide the products, practices, and services that now can make this happen.
Standard recommendations are still the best ones :
                    1. Brush after meals.
                    2. Floss once a day
                    3.Don't consume too much sugar.
                    4. See your dentist for cleanings twice a year. (more if you can afford it)
For some reason, not all of us follow these recommendations.. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, reported that in the United States, the first increase in 40 years in the number of preschoolers who have cavities, is making tooth decay the most pervasive chronic disease among children.
Cavities in baby teeth can cause premature loss, setting the stage for struggles for permanent teeth to erupt properly.
In young children sugary drinks, soda, and sticky candy are major contributors to the problem. The solution?
Limit the intake of these products to maintain healthy teeth and overall good health. Use products like MI paste to replenish minerals that are taken away from the sugary acids we consume. Using fluoride rinses, electric toothbrushes, and dental sealants are all great ways to help prevent tooth decay in our children (or anyone else for that matter). But the most important thing you can do as a parent, is to 'keep an eye on your child's teeth'
Statler Orthodontics provides a free Oral Hygiene program once a month to provide children in our community with the necessary educating tools to create good habits at a young age. We teach them what foods are good, and what ones are not so good. We educate them on good brushing skills, and send them home with a bag of tools to help get them started. If you are interested in coming to one of our programs, please call the office at (561) 368-3688. You do not need to be a regular patient, we welcome anyone! We also provide these programs for your community groups, schools, and more.