Spring Break 2011

Its finally here, SPRING BREAK! Spring Break is a great time to get caught up on some of the outside things that have been neglected due to the cold weather. Spring Break is also a great time for the family to get away from the cold, dark days of winter and have some fun in the sun. Regardless of what you do, we hope you have a wonderful Spring Break.

Pay it forward

In honor of "Pay it Forward Day" on April 28, 2011, several team members of Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics will be donating their time at Kingsway Community Care Center. The staff will be assisting with new dental program they are providing. Staff members will be volunteering in the clinic, taking x-rays as needed and treatment planning.

Remember when you do something nice for someone they are more inclined to do something nice for someone else. If not, you can at least know you brightened up someones day. You can do something as simple as pay for a cup of coffee or the next person's food in line. It can be as little or as much as you want. No one needs to know!

Big Ten Tournament

Basketball is in the AIR!! It is that time of year here in Indianapolis, Big Ten Tournament time. The 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament begins today at 2:30 pm at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The first match-up puts Northwestern against Minnesota. The second game has Michigan State facing Iowa, while the nightcap, on the Big Ten Network, has Indiana battling Penn State. Who do you think the final two teams will be on Sunday?

Have you heard of...

Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-on-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This Saturday March 5, 2011, Dr. Biggs, his wife and several Sondhi Biggs staff members will be showing their support by attending the Best Buddies Mardi Gras Ball. Sondhi Biggs Orthodontics is a proud sponsor of this event.

The earlier the better!

Though an Orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is an optimal time period to begin treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that the initial orthodontic evaluation should occur at the first sign of orthodontic problems or no later than age 7.

Advantages of Interceptive treatment can include but are not limited to: Creating more room for crowded and erupting teeth. Creating facial symmetry through influencing jaw growth. Reducing the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth. Preserving space for unerupted teeth. Reducing the need for teeth removal. Reducing treatment time with braces.

Children's Dental Health Month

Every February, the ADA sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. The information has reached millions of people in communities across the country. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. For more information, please feel free to click on the Title of this Blog.

Think "Scholarship"

It's never to early to start thinking of college. There are all kinds of available scholarships out there. Make sure you are taking the time to explore all different avenues. The American Association of Orthodontists is sponsoring the "How Orthodontics Changed My Life" video contest. There will be two winners; each winner will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship. You can find scholarships for just about everything. Talk to your school counselor to see what all different scholarships they may have more information about.