New Year's Resolution

A New Year's Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as adventurous. Some resolutions could refer to improved health, finances, career or education. Recent research shows that while 52% of participants in a resolution study were confident with success with their goals, yet only 12% actually achieved their goals. Happy New Year from Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics!

Holiday Candy Caution

You don't often think of candy caution with this time of year. Please remember when you are looking at all the wonderful cookies with nuts, candy canes and other hard/sticky items to be careful. Breaking brackets, retainers or causing arch wires to shift can prolong treatment times and cause other opportunities for problems within your treatment. Have a wonderful holiday season. Have a wonderful holiday season from your friends at Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics.

Facebook Contest

To show our appreciation for our Facebook friends, we have started a contest. When we reach 301 fans, we will hold a drawing and one lucky fan will win an Ipod Classic. Please join our other friends and staff by suggesting our Facebook page to your friends and family to be instantly entered to win.

It's easy! Simply log into your Facebook & go to our page. On the left side of the page you will see a link that says "Suggest to Friends". After selecting the people you would like to suggest us to, simply send the invitation. We will be sure to let you know who the lucky Fan is when we reach our goal!

Winter Necessities

It's finally here. Winter has peeked in and brought the start of snow with it. You may have found yourself digging to the back of your closet wondering "Where are my winter coat, gloves, scarves and hat?" Also, don't forget that it is a good idea to have some items in your vehicle for the "Just in Case" situation, such as: jumper cables, folding shovel, scraper, blanket, flash light, and a basic tool kit. You never know when you will need the 1 item you thought you never would. Have a safe Winter!

Happy Thanksgiving

We want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Here are some of the things that some of our staff members are thankful for this Thanksgiving:

"I am thankful for a wonderful, healthy family." -Kelly

"I am thankful for my children, husband and our dog." -Audrey

"What am I not thankful for!" -Sheri

"I am thankful for Lawrence Central making it to State in football." -Kristi

"I am thankful for the time I get to share with my kids." -Stephanie

"I am thankful for my new husband and in-laws." -Melissa

"We are thankful for our wonderful patients and their families" -Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics

The distance we make him travel...

Dr. Sondhi teaches courses to Orthodontists all over the world. A couple weeks ago, he taught a course for the Polish Society of Orthodontists in Krakow, Poland, and shared with them some of the advanced treatment techniques that we use in our office. Although these are techniques that we use routinely within the treatment of our own patients, much of this information is new to many orthodontists around the world.

Veterans Day

World War I started on July 28, 1914 and ended November 11, 1918. The total number of participating personnel is estimated by the Encyclopedia Britannica at 65,038,810 and there were 9,750,103 military deaths during the conflict.

The oldest verified World War I veteran is 109 year old Frank Buckles, born February 1, 1901. World War I veteran Emiliano Mercado del Toro of Puerto Rico, August 21, 1891 - January 24, 2007, who died at age 115 was the oldest authenticated veteran from any conflict to have ever lived. On May 27, 2008, the last Central Powers veteran Franz Kunstler of Austria-Hungary, died at the age of 107.