Office Food Drive for Anna's House

Starting November 1st until mid-December, Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics will be having a non-perishable food drive. We are asking patients and their families to help by bringing their items to our office. Items collected may include non-perishable foods such as jelly, peanut butter, canned fruits, vegetables, soups, crackers, beans, cereal, etc., as well as toiletry items (i.e. toilet paper, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, etc.). Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics will match all donations made to our office. We would like to thank you in advance for your support.

2011 Superbowl for Saturday's Kids

On Monday, October 17th, Dr. Biggs & Amy Biggs, along with their friends Randy & Angie, attended the fifth anual Superbowl for Saturday's Kids. This charity fund-raiser supports the People's Burn Foundation and Kids' Voice of Indiana. Our Doctors and staff support many local organizations and charities as a means to give back to the community. Just another reason why Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics is "Smiles above the Rest".

October is the start of flu season

It's hard to believe, but October is the start of the flu season. It is recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get a yearly flu vaccine. The timing of the flu is very unpredictable and can vary from season to season. Flu activity most commonly peaks in January and February; however, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue to occur as late as May. Try to avoid the flu by making sure you are washing your hands several times a day, and keeping your hands away from your mouth and eyes. The Doctors and Staff at Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics follow universal precautions to help protect you from the possibility of getting the flu.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you are not a breast cancer survivor, chances are you know someone who has had breast cancer. No one (including men, although breast cancer in men is still considered quite rare) is immune to breast cancer. You dont have to have a family history to get breast cancer. Please join Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics in supporting the efforts in finding a cure for brest cancer.

National Orthodontic Health Month

Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics recognizes that October is National Orthodontic Health Month. Many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are in active orthodontic treatment. These treats can potentially cause damage that may prolong treatment time. The American Association of Orthodontists is providing tips and recipes this Halloween season for orthodontic patients.

Football Season is in full swing!

Injuries to the face and mouth are one of the top sports injuries. Please remember that a dental injury is painful, permanent and costly. Fortunately, most injuries can be prevented by wearing an athletic mouthguard. A mouthguard is a soft, plastic appliance that fits over the teeth and can fit around your braces. When a properly designed mouthguard is worn, the teeth, lips, cheek and jaws are protected. The American Dental Association estimates that mouthguards prevent nearly 200,000 injuries each year in high school and college sports alone. Sports mouthguards are required for high-contact sports such as football, baseball and hockey. But what many people don't realize is that the majority of mouth injuries occur in children between the ages of 7 and 14, often while participating in common activities such as rollerblading, skate boarding or bike riding. Mouthguards should be worn in all activities where there is a risk of falling or head contact.

Remembering 9/11

Though the tragic events of September 11, 2001, are well behind us, the people of the City of New York, the United States, and indeed the world, are still mourning the effects of the shock remaining as if the horrors occurred just yesterday, and for the victim's families, the pain will last a lifetime.

The rubble has been cleared away, and the ashes washed clean by the rain, but the memories will never fade away from our hearts and minds. The world lost much more than buildings on September 11, and even more than lives, but one positive effect that has risen from the tragedy is that we as Americans now treat our firefighters and police officers with a new found respect. Please take a moment on Sunday to stop and remember all that was lost, and all that were affected on that day.