Cold Season is upon us!!

It's that time of year again -- Cold and Flu season. The folks at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that a common cold usually includes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and coughing. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks.

To promote a healthy and clean environment, the entire Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics staff gives a great deal of attention to sanitation and sterilization in our office at all times. Remember to routinely wash your hands and avoid contact with those who are ill! Stay Healthy!

Fall Newsletter

Did you receive your Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics Fall Newsletter in your email this morning? If you didn't receive your newsletter you are probably not signed up for our email reminders. By signing up, you can receive email reminders for your appointments, and/or text reminders as well and view all of your photos and x-rays online. If you need help setting up your personal online profile, let any of our Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics staff members know. Have a great start to your Fall.

Change is Good!

We would like to take a minute to let everyone know that there will be some changes taking place at Sondhi-Biggs Orthodntics. During the month of October, we will be changing our computer system to a new, updated system. We would like to ask for your patience during this process, as our schedule will be modified, and some appointment times will be unavailable for a few weeks. If you have any questions, please call any one of our Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics staff members. Thank you for your understanding.

Go Horse

 

This week is the official start to a new Colts season. The balloons are up, Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics staff members are all in blue, and the banner is on the wall. Sunday is the first game of a new season. We would like for everyone to join us in supporting the Colts.

COMING SOON...

COMING SOON

Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics is developing a new Google Tour. Have you heard of Google Tour? It will give you a virtual tour of our office from the outside in. Check us out on the web at Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics to see our Google Map location, and keep checking back for the release of the Virtual Tour.

Mouth Guard Check!

School football programs, and other school sports are gearing up for practice, so before a referee calls a time out because you've had your bell rung, ensure that your mouth guard fits properly. Wearing a proper-fitting mouth guard is imperative while playing football, and could prevent:

• Chipped teeth
• Broken teeth
• Lip and cheek injuries
• Jaw fractures
• Joint injuries
• Concussions
• Tooth root damage
• Mouth lacerations (particularly for players who have braces)

It is important that people with braces on their teeth use mouth guards designed to protect the teeth and braces. Never use the form-fitting mouth guards with braces, because that could loosen or break brackets. Also, the continual tooth movement, from the braces, would cause it to no longer fit properly.

The American Dental Association estimates that a third of all dental injuries are sports related. Fifty-eight percent of game injuries are the result of player-to-player contact. If you have any questions about a mouth guard you are currently using, or are in need of a mouth guard, please contact any of our Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics staff members, who will assist you with the proper type of mouth guard.

Keeping your retainer clean

After your treatment is completed and your braces are removed, you will be fitted for a retainer to keep your teeth in their corrected positions. There are several different types of retainers, and they all have one thing in common -- they need to be kept clean. Along with brushing and flossing, wearing your retainer is an important step in maintaining your new smile. Be sure to clean your retainer and your teeth, to help to prevent any tartar build-up on both.

Here are a few helpful hints for keeping your retainer clean:

• Always rinse your retainer in water after you have removed it, as drying saliva can cause tartar build-up.
• Remember to clean your retainer case periodically.
• Brush your retainer with a toothbrush and toothpaste every night.
• Wash your hands before and after handling the retainer.
• Never use hot water to rinse or clean your retainer, as it will distort the retainer.

While most people are aware of good brushing and flossing habits, the care of removable appliances is often overlooked. Make it a priority to keep your retainer clean as a part of your daily routine. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact any of our Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics staff members.