Some Fun Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Your Toothpaste

• Polishes silver coffee servers or jewellery (remove tarnish)

• Fills nail holes in the walls without damage (white toothpaste)

•  Adheres posters to walls without damage.

• Adheres bow to baby’s hair (gel toothpaste).It washes out and it doesn’t pull out baby hair

•  Takes the sting and itch out of bug bites with one dab

•  Removes crayons from walls—rub white toothpaste on marks with a damp cloth, rinse cloth and  remove

•  Cleans under fingernails with a dab on a nail brush or old toothbrush

•  Cleans running shoes (white toothpaste)

•  Gives a mirror finish when grinding steel or aluminum

•  Clears up zit with just a dab at night

•  Brushes your teeth –as a last resort :)

Quote of the Week

Here is our Quote of the Week

Something you should know

If you or anyone you know are seeking orthodontic treatment from someone other than an Orthodontist, watch this video.

http://globalnews.ca/news/624775/watch-dentists-moonlighting-as-orthodontists-can-make-for-costly-smile/

COCONUT OIL could benefit your SMILE

Can you believe it? Coconut oil cold have more than taste benefits when if comes to your mouth.  Recent research from the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland found that coconut oil has antibacterial properties that could mean fantastic news for your smile as well as help avoid cavities.

According to research presented at the Society of general microbiology  Conference last year, coconut oil, when in contact with certain enzymes in the mouth that are used for the digestive process, showed a reduction of growth of several strains of Streptococcus bacteria, including a strain that is linked to tooth decay.

More research will be done to uncover more about the interaction of  enzyme-modified coconut oil and bacteria, but these preliminary findings could lead to the development of  the use of coconut oil in oral health products to fight against cavities

Guess The Word Contest

Our pictures for Week 2 of our Guess the Word Contest are up
Below is the link:  

http://www.discoverortho.ca/fun-stuff/contest.aspx

Don't forget to get your entry in for this week (April 15-22, 2013). The next series of pictures will be posted on April 22nd

 Good Luck!

 

Smile it's Contagious :)

DISCOVER ORTHO’S

GUESS THE

CONTEST

Guess what the 4 pictures have in common by unscrambling the given letters to make a word for a chance to

WIN one of 2 $50.00 iTunes Gift Cards

• Each week there will be new pictures posted in office and on Facebook, Twitter, Blog, and Discover Orthodontics website

•  Make sure to keep checking in each week to enter your guess.  The more entries you submit, the better your chances of winning.  One entry per person per week

• Correct answers will be entered into the draw

• Contest starts April 10, 2013 and closes May 15, 2013 at 5:00pm

• Winners will be notified on or by May 17, 2013

Happy Monday

Here's something we hope will help to kick start you week :)

Have a Great Week

Thursday's Quote of the Day

Enjoy the Snow!

Common Questions about Orthodontics

Did you know that there are over 4 Million people who are currently receiving orthodontic treatment from an Orthodontist in Canada and the US?  Many parents already know that orthodontic treatment results in a healthy beautiful smile but many of them do not realize the long term benefits.

So Why Orthodontics?
Orthodontic treatment improves your smile; a healthy smile that will last a lifetime.  Having straighter teeth that are easier to clean and less prone to injury can improve your gum health and reduce the chance of trauma to your teeth.  Having a healthy, beautiful smile with straight teeth and properly aligned jaws can also help to boost self image and confidence as well as contribute to good oral health and physical health.  If you are not able to chew your food properly, the rest of your digestive system will have to work harder to break down your food.

As a parent, how do you know when to seek orthodontic treatment for your child or yourself?
The best way to know is by visiting an orthodontist.  The Canadian Association of Orthodontist recommends that all children receive their first orthodontic check up with an orthodontic around age 7, even if your child still has baby teeth.  By age 7 enough permanent teeth have grown in for an orthodontist to evaluate how your child's teeth and jaws meet and will be able to identify current or developing problems.

If you are considering orthodontics or know someone who is, The Discover Ortho Team would be happy to answer any further question you may have.