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Does My Child Need Early Treatment?

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Does My Child Need Early Treatment?

Are you wondering if your child needs braces or early treatment? It is a great idea to set up a consultation appointment with your orthodontist. Are you trying to figure out what age to set up an appointment for your child? The answer varies per child but the best age to have your child seen is 7. Most 7-year-olds have begun to grow some of their adult teeth. Does your child need to have all their adult teeth in before they are seen? No, most early treatment begins while they still have some of their baby teeth.

The goal of early treatment is to intercept any developing problems, eliminate the cause, guide the growth of facial and jaw bones, and provide adequate space for incoming permanent teeth. A patient may require a second course of treatment after all permanent teeth have come in to move those teeth into their best positions.

Early intervention of braces or other orthodontic care for children correct the following developmental issues:

Underbites – when the lower front teeth are ahead of the upper front teeth.
Crossbites – when the jaw shifts to one side.
Crowded teeth.
Excessive space between teeth.
Extra or missing teeth.
Teeth that meet abnormally, or do not at all.
Thumb-, finger-, or pacifier- sucking that is affecting the teeth or jaw growth.
Improve facial symmetry.
Speech obstruction resolution.

To give your child the best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile, visit your orthodontist. No referral needed! Your orthodontist can alert you to potential problems and recommend treatment when it is most appropriate for your child. Remember, timing is everything.

Pregnant? With Braces?

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Pregnant? With Braces?

Congratulations on the addition to your family! This is an exciting time for you and your new bundle of joy. Though, there can be some downsides; feet swelling, heart burn, cavities, and teeth shift. Now do not panic. This blog may not help with the feet welling or heart burn, though we can help and explain about your teeth changes.

You have probably noticed that your hormones are changing, from the moment you find out that you are expecting to after you have delivered your little angel. These changes increase the acidity in your mouth, leading to increased cavities. With the changes in your hormones, it can affect your sugar intake due to new cravings and decrease the attention to prevention to your dental care.

Once you are in your second and third trimester your body’s inflammatory response increases and your body begins to secrete Relaxin. Relaxin is a hormone produced to relaxes your ligaments prepare your body for childbirth. This great because you are about to bring a life into the world but it does mean the rest of your body’s ligaments are also loose which leads to your teeth shifting.

Your teeth shifting does not mean you are more likely loose your teeth, though you will have to keep up with your dental routine.

Limit sugary foods and drinks
Brush twice a day
Floss daily
Saltwater rinse (if you have irritated gums)
Continue to see your dentist and orthodontist.

Halloween TREATS

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Halloween TREATS

Are you worried that your braces are going to ruin your Halloween? What if I told you that that is simply not true and that you can still have a ghoulishly good time? There are some candies that you will want to trade with your friends or family because you need to avoid them, but you can swap those for ones that are safe for braces.

Candies to avoid:

Caramels
Taffy
Hard candy
Chewy candy
Jellybeans
Suckers
Sour candy
Caramel Popcorn
Nuts

Candies that you can eat:

Softer, melt-in-your-mouth candies tend to be less risky when it comes to keeping your braces intact.

Chocolate (without caramel or nuts)
Peanut butter cups
Kit-Kats
3 Musketeers
Marshmallows
Cookies

Once you have fully indulged on your candy stash make sure that you brush and floss. If a bracket does come loose be sure to call your orthodontist to make an appointment as soon as possible.

LABELS: HALLOWEEN TOOTHBRUSH BUDDY WILD LIGHTS

Surprising Facts about the Origins of Orthodontics

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Surprising Facts about the Origins of Orthodontics

Straighter teeth started in Egypt.
Traditional braces have been around for almost 300 years.
Braces used to have a whole lot more metal. They were custom to each person and wrapped around the entire tooth. They were then cemented in the mouth. Before the 1970’s, orthodontists hand anchor brackets to teeth by winding wires tightly around each individual tooth
The first book about dentistry was written in 1840.

Chapin A. Harris published his first book; “The Dental Art”. It describes practices about soldering knobs on bands to assist tooth rotation as well as applying gold caps to molars to open the dental bite.

November 2012

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November 2012

This is the month of thanks. Think about all the things that you hold special in your heart and be thankful that you are lucky enough to have them. November is always a good time to throw away your diet and pig out! Always avoid sticky and chewy things so that you won’t break your brackets.

Pumpkins

Do you have pumpkin leftovers ? So many of us carve our pumpkins, and once Halloween is over, we don’t know what to do with the leftovers. If you love to carve pumpkins but hate dealing with the mess, Michael’s Craft store sells hollow fake pumpkins that are great for carving.

Candy Buy Back

Remember to bring in Halloween candy to receive extra Century coins. We hope this will help prevent you from breaking brackets. You will receive 1 coin per pound up to 5lbs.

Shopping Reminder Day

For all of you holiday shoppers, November 25th is shopping reminder day. There is only one month left until Christmas, and Hanukkah begins on the 1st of December.

Leaves Falling

What a beautiful site to see all the different colors of autumn. This month is the perfect time to spend raking leaves into one enormous pile! Then take a great plunge into them, making an explosion of leaves all over the street. Then hurry to do it all over again.

Ice skating begins

Most ice skating begins in November. Are the kids hounding you to go ice skating? Well if so here are a few rinks you can go to:

Steinberg’s 314-367-7465

Ice Zone at the Mills 314-227-5288

Kirkwood 314-822-5825

Queeny Park 636-391-0900

Vegan Awareness Month

What is a Vegan? Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients. Many vegans also do not eat foods that are processed using animal products such as refined white sugar and some wines. Most vegans also avoid the use of all products tested on animals as well as animal-derived non-food products, such as leather, fur and wool.

Say No to Drunk Drivers

Each day drunk drivers are being arrested for driving after drinking too much. Drunk driving cost people $135 billion annually. With $51 billion is just due to the accidents that they are involved in. Drunk drivers are always at fault when they are in an accident even if the other driver caused the accident. The more that one drinks the higher the chance of them getting into an accident. For our patients that are 21 or older please drink responsibly. Remember to always have a designated driver to help keep you safe this holiday season. www.madd.org

November Month of Thanks

The month of November is a chance to enjoy the time that we have with our families. We give thanks that we have them. We give thanks that we can put food on our tables and love in our hearts. Almost every family in America celebrates Thanksgiving in some way. Many spend it with their families, but many people choose to spend their time helping the less fortunate. They celebrate by making and preparing food to give to the homeless and to those who do not have enough money to provide a thanksgiving dinner. This time of year, there are many food drives. Next time you go to the store remember to pick up a few extra canned goods. That way when the scouts stop by, or schools are asking you to make donations, you won’t have to make a trip out. This is also the month to start thinking about the winter holiday and buying things for your friends and loved ones. There are many places that you can donate gifts, new or used coats, shoes and toys to give to those who have little or nothing.

Wild Lights at St. Louis ZOO

Visit the St. Louis ZOO for WildLights . Walk through the Zoo's holiday wonderland of spectacular light displays and animals. This is a great event for the whole family. Weekends starting November 23rd-December 30th between 5:30-8:30pm. 314-781-0900

Social Media

Century Orthodontics participates in many of the social media that are available on the internet. We do this to stay up to date in our patient’s lives. This makes it easier for them to communicate with us and share ideas. If you would like to join us in any of our social media we work with please do. We offer extra coins and prizes through facebook , twitter , foursquare, pinterest and even our blog. If you don’t always get a chance to view our monthly newspaper it is always available on our blog and you can even see past newspapers. Our blog provides answers to questions that many of our patients have from “how long do I wear my retainer?” to “Should I wear a mouth guard?” This helps not only educate our patients but people all over the world. We love to answer questions.

If you have any questions on social media or anything orthodontic please ask one of our assistants and they can help you find the answer.

LABELS : 2012 ART FAIR BOOKS CANDY SALE FACEBOOK HALLOWEEN ICE SKATING LEAVES MADD SHOPPING REMINDER SOCIAL MEDIA THANKSGIVING TWITTER VEGAN AWARENESS WILD LIGHTS

October 2012

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Monthly News

Fall is in the air this month, and the trees will begin to change colors. Be prepared to see Century Orthodontics staff in their Halloween Garb. Remember to wear your costume this month and receive an extra coin and maybe even a photo on the wall of Fame. This month is our newspaper’s sixth birthday!! The statue of Liberty’s birthday is October 28th. Who could forget Halloween on the 31st?

Candy Buy Back

For our patients in braces Halloween isn’t always as fun as it used to be. Braces really do take the bite out of chewy candies. So if you bring in your sticky chewy candy from Halloween, we will give you extra coins.

Haunted Places

Missouri has lots of Haunted places. If you are interested in a scare visit: www.theshadowlands.net

This website has haunted places all over the United States and the rest of the world. So if you are looking for a good scary story or places to experience a fright, the shadow land is a great website.

Boss’ Day

Please remember your boss on October 16th. Let them know how much you appreciate working for them. Don’t forget to bring them something sweet to help seal the deal.

October Festivals

There are many ways to enjoy this harvest season. Here are some things to think about: Hayrides in Castlewood Park, Boo at the Zoo, and Twilight Tuesday.

Fire Month

October is fire prevention month. Please remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and plan a route out of the house and a safe location for the family to meet. Remember only you can prevent forest fires. www.sparky.org

Facebook

Please Like our facebook page and check out the winners of our Scavenger hunt!!!

Pumpkin Stencils

If you are looking for the perfect pumpkin stencil I have found a great spot to print out the stencil of your nightmares!

www.pumpkinlady.com

Costumes

Costumes are welcome the whole month of October. If you are wearing your Halloween costume, you will receive some extra coins. If you like, we can take your photo and add your Halloween look to our website or front wall of fame.

Halloween Safety

Century Orthodontics would like to remind everyone to be safe on Halloween and remember not to eat any candy that may break brackets or wires. For other safety tips visit www.halloween-safety.com

Trick-or-Treating safety

Children should be well supervised by an adult when trick-or-treating. Older children should trick-or-treat in large groups in well-known neighborhoods.
Carry a flashlight
Stick to well lit houses in familiar neighborhoods only
Follow traffic signals and rules of the road
Drive slowly
Avoid taking shortcuts across backyards. Stick to the sidewalks of well lit streets

Discounts

Here is a great spot to find all of St. Louis’ great free and discounted events and places to eat. www.stlmommy.com This site offers great places to eat and free places for kids to eat. Free events and places to be summer, spring, winter and fall.

Grant’s Farm

This month is the last month to visit Grant’s Farm. In the month of October, the Halloween décor is all around. There are many kid friendly spooky attractions that everyone can enjoy. Don’t forget to arrive early so you can find a good parking place.

MOTO Museum

This museum show cases a man’s motorcycle collection. There are motorcycles that range in age from as early as the 1900’s and new as 2000’s. That’s a century of creative design changes over the years. This would be a great place to visit on a early release day from school. They ask to call before going to make sure they are open for public viewing. Here is the website: www.themotomuseum.com

Eat Better, Eat Together Month

This month families are encouraged not only to eat healthier, but to eat with your family. They like having time to share, to find out what others have been doing, and to laugh.

Twitter

If you love to tweet follow us on twitter and tweet your #Centurysmile.

We love to see our patients smile share them with us!

@centuryortho

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September 2012

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Monthly News

September means being back to school and fall is knocking at your door. Read a new book this month and take part in the national reading month. Child safety week is the first week in September.

School Spirit

Please remember to wear your school colors the month of September to keep your school spirit at their highest. If we catch you wearing your school colors or school t-shirt, you will receive an extra coin. Bring your teacher an apple to observe Apple Month.

The first Monday in the Month of September is Labor Day. This day is a day of relaxation and used to mark the end of summer. Veterans Village in Forest Park is having a 3 day celebration Saturday-Monday. For more information please visit: www.vfstl.com

St. Louis Balloon Race

September 14 & 15th

Go downtown to Central Field to watch the balloons glow September 14th. This experience is one to enjoy with the whole family. Stay after dark to watch the balloons glow and take pictures of your favorite balloons. Wake up early to watch the Balloons take off on the morning of 15th. Wear your Century Orthodontic T-shirt in a photo and Tag us on Facebook for extra coins. Parking and Admission is Free

www.greatforestparkballoonrace.com

Coupon Month

Cutting coupons saves you money and allows you more of the things that you like and sometimes even the things you like for free.

Great Fire Engine Rally

Sept 8th

Fire engines are on parade, directly below the arch. This makes a great photo opportunity, and a learning experience, for young and old. If you plan on heading down to watch the parade everyone should bring their earplugs this will be a very loud event.

www.greatfirerally.com

Clayton Art Fair

Clayton will be hosting the annual Art Fair on September 7-9th. This is a FREE event with music, art, & other fun with the Clayton Community.

www.culturalfestivals.com

Grandparent’s Day is a day to remember how great it is to have grandparents and to remember all the great things that they do for us. This is a day to get to know them better and spend time learning about how their life is going. Grandparent’s Day is September 9th this year so please remember to give them a hug. If they don’t live close enough for a hug, give a phone call to brighten their day.

Talk like Pirate Day

September 19th is talk like a pirate day.

If you would like to participate in this holiday you can also dress like a pirate for added fun! If you happen to come to our office dressed like a pirate extra, loot will be yours for the taking.

Save the Koala

September is save the koala month. If you would like to donate to saving the koala’s habitat or sponsor a koala, you can visit www.savethekoala.com

Kids Take Over the Kitchen

On September 13th let your kids make their own meals. Let them choose what they want for dinner and help them cook their favorite dish for the family.

www.youngchefsacademy.com

Banned Book Week

Did you know that there are books that are banned from some schools and libraries around the United States and the world? These books are banned because of their content. Some of these books over the years have been changed so that they can be used in all areas. The last week in September is a banned book week. You may celebrate it however you’d like.

Turn Off Week

Turn off your electronics! The week of turning off the television and participating in time with your family friends and neighbors will help change the way you and your family look at the real world. It will help make the family dynamic change for the better. For ideas of what to do if you aren’t watching TV visit: www.turnoffyourtv.com

Hauntings

The time to be spooky is now!

St. Louis offers many fun places to get your scare on. If you are looking for a haunted house that will knock your socks off take a look at the websites that I have posted below.

www.scarefest.com

www.lempmansion.com

www.prairieghosts.com/stlouis

www.ghostridetours.com

www.stcharlesghosts.com

Costumes

Wear your Halloween costume in October. Receive extra coins for wearing an elaborate costume. If you bring in a picture of you on Halloween in your costume, we will also give you an extra coin.

Halloween Candy Sale

Bring in the candy you receive that you can’t eat with braces, and we will reward you with extra coins. For every pound an extra coin will be given. (no more then 3 extra)

Shaw Art Fair

October 1-2

St. Louis, MO

Historic Shaw Art Fair, 4100 & 4200 Blocks Flora Place. Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm

Presented by the Shaw Neighborhood

For more information: www.shawartfair.org/

FACEBOOK

Please LIKE our fan page!

There is always a better chance to win the contest if you like our Facebook page. We post contests, events and holidays so that everyone has a good chance of getting involved with Century Orthodontics. If you “like” Century Orthodontics’ business page also add Staff Century Orthodontics to your friends so that you can email and tag us.

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August 2012

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Monthly News

August is National Golf Month. Try to get back into the swing of things by going for a game of 18 holes. The second week in August is National Smile week. So show off your beautiful Century smile. If you don’t have a Century smile and would like one, remember Century Orthodontics offers complimentary consultations. Please just give us a call. August 1st is respect your parents day. Remember to wear your favorite sunglasses this August and receive extra coins. In September we are celebrating school pride so wear your school colors or logo and receive an extra coin.

Joy of summer

Celebrate your summer by bringing a disposable camera everywhere you go. This way you can snap a picture of the first day of camp, a funny face painting, or a fantastic firework display.

Did you know?

Our brains are cross-wired. The left hemisphere (right hand control) controls speech, language, writing, logic, mathematics, and science. It is the linear thinking mode. The right hemisphere (left hand control) controls music, art, creativity, perception, emotions, and genius. It is the holistic thinking mode. 10 to 15 percent of humankind is left-handed.

Share Your Ideas

Please share your stories of braces, vacations, or news. Good jokes are always welcome. Bring in photos showing off your Century smile.

Picnic Time Again!

August 31st is eat outside day. So take your meals outdoors and enjoy the sunlight and maybe even catch a few rays before you make your way back into work or school.

Grandparent’s Day

Grandparent’s Day is September 10th the first Sunday after Labor Day. What a great time to visit the Grandparents and show them what a beautiful Century smile you have.

Spicy Foods

This month is spicy food month. To help spice up September, we have some recipes with lots of bite! Find them in our recipe book in the waiting room.

August 12th is a day to give thanks. Please remember to thank all the people who were kind to you!

Toothbrush Buddy

Does a toddler you know not like to brush their teeth? Well, here is a great idea to help him/her get clean healthy teeth and gums. Have a sock puppet brush the toddler’s teeth for them. First, let the child brush the puppet’s teeth, and then its time for the puppet to brush the child’s teeth. This a great way to get a child interested in having good oral hygiene.

Summer Dental Work

If you are traveling out of the country, you should consider seeing your regular dentist to have a check up and a cleaning and to make sure all your dental work is up to date. While you are out of the country, you may have a hard time finding dental professional if you have a dental emergency. It may also be very expensive and limit your vacation experience.

Elvis

The 2nd week of August is Elvis week, the king of rock’n’roll. This king really knew how to shake his hips and wow a crowd of screaming beautiful girls. This crowd pleaser was known for his handsome looks and his way with music and dance style. Remember him this week by playing one of his songs.

So you wanna?

Would you like to know how to do something but you don’t know how to go about doing it? I found this wonderful website that can help with many things in your everyday life. It can tell you how to find a job, how to publish a book and even, how to buy a cell phone. Visit for great how to advice: www.soyouwanna.com

Family Fun

Century Orthodontics would like you to enjoy family fun all year long. We have found another website that has fun crafts for kids and adults. This is also a great place to find recipes and activities. www.familyfun.go.com

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Century Orthodontics is hosting a summer scavenger hunt to all of our patients. The hunt began May 1st and ends September 30th. All entries must be in before Sept. 30th. The entries can be mailed, e-mailed, face booked, or hand delivered at your appointment.

Century Orthodontics

410 Sovereign Ct Suite 19

Manchester, MO 63011

ATTN: Tara

Tara@centuryorthodontics.com

A scavenger list will be provided in each office

Rules as follows:

Photos must be your own photos.
Photos must be appropriate for all audiences.
Photos will be shared in office with our patients and parents.
Photos can be taken anywhere that you stayed over the summer.
An extra point will be awarded for ever photo of you in your Century T-shirt.

Prizes will be awarded to:

Most points
Most pictures

Best photo with Century T-Shirt

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National Pet Day! Adopt! Don't Shop!

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National Pet Day! Adopt! Don't Shop!
Rat Terrier Rescue

Please remember when you are thinking about adding a new pet to your family that there are so many pets out there just waiting to be rescued. Rescued pets may not be babies but they still need love and attention. These pets can be a great addition to your family and can already be potty trained.

LABELS : 11TH ADOPTIONS APRIL CATS DOG PET DAY RAT RESCUE TERRIER

April 2012

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April 2012

Quote of the Month

“There’s something to love in everyday.”

Spring Time

If you and your family are traveling to a place other than the backyard, send us a postcard of your springtime extravaganza and receive extra Coins from our staff. Spring is a great time to get away from all your school time worries, but this is not a time to forget about your braces. Please keep up good oral hygiene all year long.

What’s up St. Louis?

St. Louis has a lot going on this month and, many things have to do with Earth Day. For more information visit: www.stlouisearthday.org

Arbor Day

Arbor Day this year is the 28th of April. What is Arbor Day you ask? On this day we help to replenish one of our Earth’s natural resources by planting trees. This will help our environment and give a healthy supply of oxygen to our Earth. So remember to plant a tree. www.arborday.org

April Foolery

The month of April is a month of laughs and practical jokes. Maybe this is the reason so many of our famous comedians and funny people were born in this month. Some of the funny people are David Letterman, Eddie Murphy, George Lopez, Carol Barnett, Jay Leno, and Jerry Seinfeld.

Did you know?

Did you know during the day you swallow 2,000 times? This helps flush away bacteria. At night you swallow about 20 times, this is why it is so important to brush your teeth before you go to sleep. Braces straighten your teeth, but they can also help rid your face of wrinkles and trade them in for a beautiful smile. Did you know that teeth maybe considered feminine? Feminine teeth tend to be rounded and soft where as male teeth are more angular with straighter edges.

Scavenger Hunt

Century Orthodontics is hosting a summer vacation scavenger hunt for all of our patients. This photo scavenger hunt can be done in any location you visit this summer. Patients will be awarded prizes for the most points, the most pictures and the best use of their Century Orthodontic T-shirt. To find a list for the hunt check our Facebook or stop in any of our offices to pick one up. Extra coins will be rewarded for early entries.

Facebook

Do you have Facebook? If you love our office, please stop by our Facebook business page and like our page. This will give you reminders of any of our special events that our office is providing or participating in. Our Facebook page has staff photos and we like to share the fun times we have inside and outside the office. We would love to see your photos too, so please share them with us.

May

May is a month for celebration of spring. This month is national Barbeque month so spend time with loved ones and feast on friendship and food. May is a month for great smiles so put on a smile and keep it there. Don’t forget to get mom something special for mother’s day. The month of May is also Get Fit Fast month and bike month. There are so many great ways to get fit and stay healthy, in the spring and summer months. This month keep a log of all the fitness activities that you take part in. One-way to take part in two May observations are to ride your bike for health and for fun. Look on our website for some unique ideas for all of these May celebrations.

LABELS : 2012 APRIL ARBOR DAY FACEBOOKS LETTER MAY NEWSPAPER SCAVENGER HUNT SPRING

March 2012

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Monthly News

Don’t forget to wear as much green as you can this month and receive extra Ortho Coins. Be prepared to guess how many coins are in the pot of gold.

Spring Break

What are you doing for spring break? Going somewhere exciting for spring break? Mail us a post card.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Irish Dinner

Friday, March 16, 2012

6:00 PM

Downtown St. Louis

St. Patrick's Day Parade Run

Saturday, March 17, 2012

9am

43rd Annual

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Saturday, March 17, 2012

11am

Chicago Turns Their River Green

Every year Chicago turns their river green for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. They have been changing the color of the river every year for over 40 years. How is this possible? Visit this site: www.chicagostpatsparade.com

Facebook

Do you have Facebook? If you love our office, please stop by our facebook business page and like our page. This will give you reminders of any of our special events that our offices are providing or participating in. Our facebook page has staff photos and we like to share the fun times we have inside and outside the office. We would love to see your photos too so please share them with us on our staff page.

GREENIES

Century Orthodontics is supporting going green this month. If you wear green or recycle something into art and you take a picture of it, you will receive extra ortho coins. In the entry way there are some ideas on how to be greener in your home and how to give green gifts. This could be helpful when planning a party, buying a gift, buying groceries and driving your car.

Scavenger Hunt

Century Orthodontics is hosting the 2nd Annual Summer Vacation Scavenger Hunt for all of its patients. This photo scavenger hunt can be done in any location you may visit this summer break. Patients will be awarded prizes for the most points, the most pictures and the best use of their Century Orthodontic T-shirt. To find a list for the hunt check our Facebook or stop in any of our offices to pick one up. Extra coins will be rewarded for early entries.

Color Can Change the Mood

March is National Color Therapy Month.

Did you know that your favorite color really does say something about the way people think and feel? Colors can change the mood that you are in and even make you feel better about yourself. Warm colors are stimulating while cool colors are relaxing. Neutral colors are colors that blend you into the crowd and are less noticeable; they can have a calming effect on people. Learning the psychology of color can help bring you to a better mindset. For more information about learning what your favorite color says about you go to this link http://www.therapycolor.com/

Dr. Seuss Day

March 2nd marks the day when writer, poet and cartoonist, Theodor Seuss Geisel, was born. When you wake up have your green eggs and ham, and make sure the cat is not wearing a hat but most of all go see the Lorax movie it comes out March 2nd, 2012. This would have been Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday.

Read and Return

The second week in March is dedicated to reading and returning books back to the library. Make sure you search around the house to gather all of the books you have borrowed and return them. If you have any books that you are finished reading, bring them in to share with our patients. We love good books and so do our patients.

Day Light Savings Time

Day light savings time with when our clocks spring forward allowing us more day light. This was created so that farmers would have more time to tend to their crops in the summer months while the children were out of school.

Earth Hour

On the last day in March everyone around the world is suppose to turn off their lights off from 8:30pm-9:30 pm to save energy. The amount of power that will be saved in that hour will help conserve our Earth and be an environmentally safe way to do so. Here is a link for more information:

http://www.earthhour.org/

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FEB Monthly News Letter

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FEB Monthly News Letter

This month we will reward you for wearing red ! By wearing red you’ll get an extra coin. Remember to come join us at our annual Skating bash. February is also children’s dental health month. So please make sure your bi-yearly check ups have been made for this year. Dentist day is March 6th so give them a beautiful clean smile.

Ground Hog Day is February 2nd. This is the day when a ground hog does the weather forecasting. If he doesn’t see his shadow, 6 more weeks of winter; but if he sees his shadow, spring is on its way.

President’s Day

This is a day to honor our president and those of the past. This year their special day is celebrated on the 16th of February.

Share the love of Valentines with your sweetie pie on the 14th. Show off your beautiful Century Smile and take pictures. We will be happy to share them. Remember braces and Invisalign are beautiful.

Mardi Gras

February 18th St. Louis celebrates Mardi Gras with a parade in downtown Soulard. This parade takes place from 11am-2pm. St Louis hosts the second largest Mardi Gras celebration in the world. Please visit

www.stlmardigras.org

Update

Please remember to help us update our files. If you have moved, changed insurance or changed your phone number, please let one of our staff members know so that you can fill out a new history form. THANK YOU! J Please see your regular dentist every 6 months for a cleaning. Even if you have braces, you still need to have a dental cleaning.

St. Louis Mills

When it’s too cold to play outside, make a trip to the St. Louis Mills Mall. This mall offers more than just shopping. There are activities for young and old such as ice-skating, indoor playgrounds, a skateboarding park and a full size movie theatre. For more activities or information please visit the website. www.stlouismills.com

Indoor Winter Fun

During the winter it makes it hard to keep kids active and to have a good time. Please try these activities: Barnes & Noble has story times and book clubs for children and adults. Michael’s has arts and crafts for kids on Saturday’s, or you can also check out www.familyfun.go.com .

Book Crossing

Do you have books that you have read but don’t know where to keep them after they have been read? Book Crossing has the perfect idea. The first step is to read the book then after you have read the book, register the book at: www.bookcrossing.com and tag it with a BCID. After you have registered your book, release it into the wild or give it to a friend and watch where it goes forever. Book Crossing makes it fun to read and also helps bring books alive to those around the world. Watch your book travel for miles and see how many books you can release. Let’s try to see if we can make Missouri the top book exchange state in the USA.

Best Thing Ever!

The Best thing this season to get the person who you may have thought had everything is Rain Boots. You may have thought why would anyone ever wear these silly things. Here is the answer: Have you ever went to a Mardi Gras parade or St. Patrick’s Day parade and realized that it is raining or snowing and your shoes and feet are going to get wet? Well here is the answer if you have these wonderful Rain boots you can go to the parade without a care in the world about your feet getting wet. They are surprisingly comfortable and warm. They come in so many fun colors and styles. They range in prices so everyone can own a pair of these fun shoes!

Things to look forward to in St. Louis in the month of March:

March 13th at Union Station celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Don’t forget to wear all the green you can this month and receive extra Ortho lotto tickets.

Be prepared to guess how many coins are in the pot of gold.

This month sparks the start of our Scavenger Hunt. By participating you will get the chance to receive extra coins and get the chance to win a super prize at the end of the summer. Past winners received digital cameras or digital cam corders. This year will be giving away something super exciting.

Going Green

March is also a time to go GREEN another way. There are so many ways to help make this planet healthier and save it for the children of the future if we just give a little time to make better choices. I have found a few educational websites that I will post in the office to help make it easier to do a little good for our planet.

December 2011

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December

Welcome winter in December by warming your heart to friends and family. Don’t forget to feed your feathered friends and woodland creatures. The Farmer’s Almanac suggests that this winter could be the coldest St. Louis has seen in a very long time. December 3rd is Earmuff Day so fight the cold in your favorite pair of earmuffs.

Rising Star Month

This world wide month promotes personal life planning by encouraging people to celebrate their past success and reach for the stars, by looking at their future success in year long blocks. The first year they celebrate the month by developing a plan that considers family, friendships, work, faith, education, health, sports, and entertainment. Then every subsequent year they evaluate, modify, and institute their revised plan. So, every December people reach for the stars as they develop or revise their life plans.

Book Trade

In each waiting room feel free to take a book home to read. Bring it back or share your books with us. If you have books at home, please bring them in and share them with us. That way we will have a wide audience to swap books with.

Family Holiday Photos

Please send us your Holiday photos. We will share them with our patients and help show off your Century smiles.

Time of giving

In 1947, Toys for Tots organized its first toy drive for needy children. If you would like to volunteer, give a toy, use your business as a drop off location or would just like more information about toys for tots take a look at this website.

www.bridgeton-mo.toysfortots.org

Helmets and Mouth Guards

Sports safety is a very important thing to think about when getting involved with any sport. In the past it was seen as un- cool to wear a helmet when riding a bike, but in some cities in the US laws are passed to enforce the importance of wearing one for your safety. By spending $20 on a bike helmet, you could not only save yourself from a concussion but also your life. When playing any sports where you could get hit in the mouth a mouth guard is needed. People don’t realize that wearing a mouth guard decreases the odds of injury to your lips teeth and even your brain. When protective mouth wear is worn correctly, it can decrease the chance of getting a concussion. Mouth guards can range anywhere from $5-$150, but rehabilitation costs for a single tooth knocked out can surpass the price of a custom-made mouth guard by 20 times. For more information go to our website and check out our blog page.

Adult Orthodontics

Parents we didn’t forget about you. We offer adult orthodontics, too. We think everyone deserves a sparkling straight smile. A great smile offers improved self-esteem and makes it easier to smile. At Century Orthodontics we offer many different ways to straighten teeth, including clear braces and Invisalign. If you are considering making your smile straighter, please set up a New Patient Appointment today.

Don’t forget the Dentist

Even though you come to visit us, don’t forget to see your dentist. We want to remind everyone that bi-yearly cleanings are necessary to your orthodontic health.

Ninja Day

December 5th, is the Day of the Ninja. Lurking behind every mask on this day hides the face of a ninja. On this day we give thanks to these special masters of the art of sneak attack. To celebrate this special day, wear all black and make sure not to forget the mask. Hold a ninja themed party and make sure all of your guests know how to arrive stealth fully. Have ninja noodles and pose like a ninja for photos. Remind the photographer to be fast because it’s almost impossible to catch a ninja on film.

Bath Tub Party Day

Most people today don't have time for a leisurely bath. We barely have time for a quick shower! Well December 5th is different. "Bathtub Party Day" is a time to immerse yourself in a long leisurely bath.

Update

Please help us stay updated. Let a staff member know if your address, phone #, or insurance has changed.

Cold Season

As the weather gets colder, many of us experience the common cold and other illnesses. Please remember if you aren’t feeling your normal 100%, inform one of our staff members so that we can reschedule your appointment or take the proper precautions. We value your health and the health of our patients and staff.

Thank You Note Day

Dec 26th is Thank You Note Day. This day is a day to give thanks for all that you have received over the year. This day is also a day to remember all the good things that you have in your life and tell everyone how much you appreciate it.

Bacon Day

Dec 30th, we celebrate Bacon Day. This day we share our love of bacon with our friends, family and co-workers. People who participate in this holiday make sure that bacon is a part of every meal. For some great bacon recipes and ideas to celebrate with bacon go to this website: www.royalbaconsociety.com

Anne & Samantha Day

This day is dedicated to Anne Frank and Samantha Smith. Dec. 22nd is a day to help get these two young girls a stamp of their own. Almost everyone has heard of Anne Frank, but most have never heard of Samantha Smith. Both stories of their lives are shared on www.anneandsamantha.com . Samantha’s story is quite incredible for a 10yr old girl. Please go to the website and read about both these unbelievable young ladies.

November 2011

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November

Pumpkins

Do you have pumpkin leftovers? So many of us carve our pumpkins, and once Halloween is over, we don’t know what to do with the leftovers. If you love to carve pumpkins but hate dealing with the mess, Michael’s Craft store sells hollow fake pumpkins that are great for carving.

Candy Buy Back

Remember to bring in Halloween candy to receive extra Century coins. We hope this will help prevent you from breaking brackets.

Shopping Reminder Day

For all of you holiday shoppers, November 25th is shopping reminder day. There is only one month left until Christmas, and Hanukkah begins on the 1st of December.

Leaves Falling

Great American Smokeout

November 17th is America’s day for a better future. This is a day when people give up smoking for the day. This day was created to help people give up their nasty habit and also to help save the environment. This day also reminds people that smoking kills so many every year, and if you quit smoking right now, your body will thank you. www.preventionpartners.com

Ice skating begins

Most ice skating begins in November. Are the kids hounding you to go ice skating? Well if so here are a few rinks you can go to:

Steinberg’s 314-367-7465

Ice Zone at the Mills 314-227-5288

Kirkwood 314-822-5825

Queeny Park 636-391-0900

Say No to Drunk Drivers

November Month of Thanks

Young Readers Week

November 7-11, 2010

Young readers week is one of the most important weeks of the whole year. In 1989 Pizza Hut and Library of Congress got together to encourage kids to read. Reading is a unique skill to help improve the growth of learning. Read to your children or have them read to you. Books are always a great gift. (holiday hint)

Books

If you are looking for a “GOOD” book to read sometimes this can be very difficult. There is a great place online to help you keep track of the books you have read and the ones that you want to. You can type reviews of the books you’ve read to remind you how good or bad they were. You can see what friends are reading, their reviews, and what they plan on reading next. You can choose your favorite authors and the site will give you ideas for what to read next. You can even find the books you want to read by linking directly to Amazon.com. If you would like to sign up go to: www.goodreads.com .

Vegan Awareness Month

October 2011

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Monthly News

Fall is in the air this month, and the trees will begin to change colors. Be prepared to see Century Orthodontics staff in their Halloween Garb. Remember to wear your costume this month and receive an extra coin and maybe even a photo on the wall of Fame. This month is our newspaper’s fifth birthday!! The statue of Liberty’s birthday is October 28th. Who could forget Halloween on the 31st?

Candy Buy Back

Haunted Places

Missouri has lots of Haunted places. If you are interested in a scare visit: www.theshadowlands.net

This website has haunted places all over the United States and the rest of the world. So if you are looking for a good scary story or places to experience a shock of fright, the shadowlands is a great website.

Boss’ Day

Please remember your boss on October 16th. (If you have one.) Let them know how much you appreciate working for them. Don’t forget to bring them something sweet to help seal the deal.

October Festivals

There are many ways to enjoy this harvest season. Here are some things to think about: Hayrides in Castlewood park, Boo at the Zoo, and Twilight Tuesday.

Fire Month

Facebook

Please Like our facebook page and check out the winners of our Scavenger hunt!!!

Costumes

Halloween Safety

Century Orthodontics would like to remind everyone to be safe on Halloween and remember not to eat any candy that may break brackets or wires. For other safety tips visit www.halloween-safety.com

Trick-or-Treating safety

Children should be well supervised by an adult when trick-or-treating. Older children should trick-or-treat in large groups in well-known neighborhoods.
Carry a flashlight
Stick to well lit houses in familiar neighborhoods only
Follow traffic signals and rules of the road
Drive slowly
Avoid taking shortcuts across backyards. Stick to the sidewalks of well lit streets

Discounts

Kirkwood Harvest & Pumpkin Patch

During the month of October, Kirkwood Farmers' Market turns into a Pumpkin Patch and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. You will find more than ten varieties of pumpkins, cornstalks, gourds, fall decorations including mums, kale and pansies and a full line of fresh, homegrown produce. A Harvest Market is held in conjunction with the Pumpkin Patch on Saturdays in October and is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Harvest Market is located in the grassy area just west of the market. Plenty of activities are available for kids including Tractor Land, Fort Summit and needle in the haystack. Summit Farms currently operates the Pumpkin Patch and can be reached at 314-984-9496 for more information.

Pumpkin Stencils

If you are looking for the perfect pumpkin stencil I have found a great spot to print out the stencil of your nightmares!

www.pumpkinlady.com

September 2011

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Monthly News

September means going back to school for most, and fall is knocking at your door. Read a new book this month and take part in the national reading month. Child safety week is the first week in September.

September 5th is Labor Day! This day is a day of relaxation and used to mark the end of summer for students. Now students start school in the middle of August so that they will end school earlier in the springtime.

School Spirit

Please remember to wear your school colors the month of September to keep your school spirit at it’s highest. If we catch you wearing your school colors or school t-shirt, you will receive an extra coin.

St. Louis Balloon Race

September 17th-19th

Great Forest Park Balloon Glow

Central Field, Forest Park; 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Admission Free; September 17-19th

Great Forest Park Balloon Race

Admission Free

www.greatforestparkballoonrace.com

Great Fire Engine Rally

Sept 10th

Fire engines are on parade, directly below the arch. This makes a great photo opportunity, and a learning experience, for young and old.

www.greatfirerally.com

Clayton Art Fair

Clayton will be hosting an Art Fair on September 9th-11th . This is a FREE event with music, art, & other fun with the Clayton Community.

www.culturalfestivals.com

Elephant Appreciation Day

To celebrate elephant appreciation day on the 22nd, here are some fun facts about elephants: Elephants sleep standing up. They love to take mud bathes. They suck water threw their truck and then spray it into their mouth. Elephants can run 24 mph.

FACEBOOK

Please LIKE our fan page!

There is always a better chance to win the contest if you like our Facebook page because, we post the contest before during and after. Events and special offers will as be posted.

Grandparent’s Day is a day to remember how great it is to have grandparents and to remember all the great things that they do for us. This is a day to get to know them better and spend time learning about how their life is going. Grandparent’s Day is September 12th this year so please remember to give them a hug. If they don’t live close enough for a hug, give a phone call to brighten their day.

Hauntings

The time to be spooky is now!

St. Louis offers many fun places to get your scare on. This area has quite a few haunted hotels and buildings with tours. If you are looking for a ghost house that will knock your socks off take a look at the websites that I have posted below.

www.scarefest.com

www.lempmansion.com

www.prairieghosts.com/stlouis

www.ghostridetours.com

www.stcharlesghosts.com

Costumes

Please remember to wear your Halloween costume in October. If you are wearing your costume, you will receive extra coins. If you bring in a picture of you on Halloween in your costume, we will give you an extra coin.

Halloween Candy Sale

Bring in the candy you receive that you can’t eat with braces, and we will reward you with extra coins. For every pound an extra coin will be given.

Shaw Art Fair

October 1-2 St. Louis, MO

Historic Shaw Art Fair, 4100 & 4200 Blocks Flora Place. Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm

Presented by the Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Assoc. 135 Artists

For more information: www.shawartfair.org/

How do I clean my retainers?

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How do I clean my retainers?

Cleaning traditional retainers is very easy. When you are brushing your teeth, take your tooth brush and brush your retainer. For a more “deep” clean you may use a denture cleaner or Retainer Brite. This allows bubbles to clean particles away from your retainer. Follow the instructions on the box. If you have metal wires on your retainer, don’t leave your retainer in the cleaner for extended times because this can weaken the wires.

Cleaning Essix retainers or Invisalign type retainers can be very easy also. Clean your aligner prior to each insertion. First use a liquid soap to make a lather in your hand and place the aligner in hand. Then scrub aligner with hands. For a more accurate clean you may use a cue tip. We ask you to use a mild liquid soap. This liquid soap may be anti-bacterial if you wish. Some patients prefer liquid soaps that are scented. Do NOT use mouth wash. The coloring can stain your aligners and make them more visible. Toothpaste can be abrasive to the plastic in your aligners. The scratches can collect bacteria causing discoloration and an odor.

“Oops I dropped my retainer in the trash!”

Going into the trash can be the worst scenario for a retainer. Even if the retainer is found, many patients don’t want to put the retainer back in their mouth. The best way to really clean your retainer is to brush it with an old toothbrush and get rid of any particles. Then you can dip the retainer in peroxide or rubbing alcohol. If you want, you may bring it into us, and we will clean it for you. REMEMBER : if you lose your retainer or break it there is a charge.

July 2011

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July 2011

Monthly News

July is National Ice Cream Month, and with July being so hot let’s hope our icebox keeps on refrigerating. Please remember to wear your Red, White, & Blue (for 4th of July) in the month of July. Patients who wear these colors will receive an extra ortho coin. When your looking up at the stars this month man took his first steps on the moon on July 20th, 1969.

St. Louis Only

St. Louis is famous for many things that are only found in St. Louis. We have many foods that were created here and haven’t left. Toasted Ravioli were created in 1943 on accident and are ravioli that have been deep-fried and crusted. Dr. C’s favorite dessert is a St. Louis created dessert that you can’t find anywhere else, Gooey Butter Cake. Our Famous St. Louis style pizza is not only the thinnest crust but it also has a St. Louis style cheese Provel. Even Concretes from Ted Drewe’s are a St. Louis only.

Did You Know?

The most valuable tooth was the tooth of Sir Isaac Newton. His tooth was purchase for $4,560, by a nobleman for his wife whom wore it set in a ring. The Mexican version of the tooth fairy is the tooth mouse. A snail has 25,000 teeth on its tongue.

Century Spirit

Show your Century Spirit by participating in our post card contest and t-shirt photo contest and by wearing red white and blue in the month of July. By playing these fun contests, the staff will hand out lotto tickets just by bringing in a post card, a photo of you in your Century t-shirt, or wearing beach attire. In the post card contest those who bring in a card from the furthest location, most unusual design, and craziest place will receive a surprise gift at the end of the summer. Those who partake in the t-shirt photo contest will get a coin just for bringing in the photo, and at the end of the summer the patients with the most creative photos will also get a special surprise.

Music is Fun for Everyone

Have you ever wanted to know when your favorite band was coming to town? Well there is a great website that allows you to know when and where they are coming. Not only that you can watch videos you can listen to their music on your computer. Sign up today. www.last.fm Last.fm also has message boards so that you can chat with other music fans.

Live on the Levee

St. Louis’ Arch front hosts Live on the Levee, which is a summer long event on weekends in July and the first week in August. These events are FREE. There are fireworks, music and food. It is great fun for friends and family.

www.celebratestlouis.org

Sun Tan Lotion is a must!

Summer is a great time to get a tan. The summer sun feels great on your skin until a sunburn burns your spirits. Century Orthodontics wanted to remind all of our patients and their families to wear suntan lotion and reapply every two hours to protect your skin from a serious burn. Your skin is very important and even if your tan looks great now, you may not when you are older. UV rays that make you look tan can damage the elastic parts of your skin which intensifies wrinkles, and also can give you freckles and skin cancer. Wear a hat and keep the suntan lotion on to help prevent burns and skin damage. To get the most protection, experts recommend applying sunscreen 20 minutes before heading outdoors and 20 minutes after being outdoors and then reapplying every two until dark. Don’t forget important parts like scalp, ears, and tops of feet and back of your neck. To check the UV forecast visit:

www.wunderground.com

Why Do I Do This?

Many of our patients wear rubber bands. The question is why do you wear rubber bands? The answer is for many different reasons. Rubber bands can fix a patient’s bite, close spaces, and rotate teeth. Many people find these rubber bands very annoying, and they are but they are very important to help finish your treatment. Rubber bands can be worn in many different ways. So if the doctor says its time for rubber bands, please make sure you understand how to wear them properly and for the right amount of time. If you are wearing them full time, this means 24/7 except for eating and brushing. Also remember to change the rubber bands 3-4 times daily.

May 2011

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May 2011

May is a month for celebration of spring. This month is national Barbeque month so spend time with loved ones and feast on friendship and food. May is a month for great smiles so put on a smile and keep it there. Don’t forget to get mom something special for Mother’s Day. The month of May is also Get Fit Fast month and bike month, too. There are so many great ways to get fit and stay healthy, in the spring and summer months. This month keep a log of all the fitness activities that you take part in. One-way to take part in two May observations is to ride your bike for health and for fun. Look on our website for some unique ideas for all of these May celebrations.

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo on Cherokee Street. May 7th11am-9:30pm. Be prepared for a great time of music, food and even a parade. For more info visit: www.cincodemayostl.com

Post Card time

If you and your family are traveling to a place other than the backyard, send us a postcard of your summertime extravaganza and receive extra Ortho coins from our staff.

St. Louis Renaissance Faire

Wentzville’s Rotary Park is hosting the Renaissance Faire May 14-June 5. This event is great for families. There are food, crafts, children activities, Jousting Knights and Gypsy dancing. There is Live music. The Gates of Petite Lyon are open from 10am-6pm. www.stlrenfaire.com

America’s Teeth

The teeth of American’s can differ from the areas that they live and also by the habits that they have. Cities that made the top 100 were cities that had a high level of fluoride in the water. These patients see the dentist on a regular 6 month basis, and that floss on a regular basis. It is very important to use the fluoride rinse that we provide and to also not only brush your teeth but floss for good oral hygiene.

Scavenger Hunt

Century Orthodontics is hosting a summer scavenger hunt for all our patients. The hunt begins May 1st and ends September 30th. All entries must be in before the 30th. The entries can be mailed, e-mailed, facebooked, or hand delivered at your appointment. Prizes will be awarded to patient with the most points, best use of the Century T-shirt, and most pictures. Please pick up a scavenger hunt list at the front desk when you are in visiting or on our event page on the website.

Rules as follows:

Photos must be your own photos.
Photos must be appropriate for all audiences.
Photos will be shared in office with our patients and parents.
Photos can be taken anywhere that you stayed over the summer.
An extra point will be awarded for ever photo of you in your Century T-shirt.

Party on Art Hill

The Party on Art Hill starts with cocktails and a seated dinner under a tent in the St. Louis Statue Plaza in front of the Saint Louis Art Museum. Along with a spectacular view of the Grand Basin, guests will enjoy complimentary reserved parking at the Shakespeare Festival and reserved VIP seating for the performance of Shakespeare’s sizzling comedy, The Taming of the Shrew. This is sure to be a night to remember with dinner and Shakespeare al fresco. The party starts Sunday, June 5, 2011 -from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Update

Please help us stay updated. Let a staff member know if your address, phone number, insurance, or important information has changed.

Smile

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been. -Mark Twain

A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks. -Charles Gordy

Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. -Mother Teresa

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. -Phyllis Diller

If you see a friend without a smile; give him one of yours. -Proverb

No Socks Day

Kick of your shoes, paint your toes, get the flip-flops out, and take your socks off because it is No Socks Day! May 8th

Babysitting

National babysitting day is May 7th. If you are old enough to babysit, St. Louis offers quite a few places to pick up on some babysitting 101. Please check out the note posted on our Century Orthodontic facebook page for more information about these classes.

Get Caught Reading Month

This month get caught reading your favorite book. Reading promotes knowledge and expands the imagination. When you are finished reading, your books, share them by bringing them into our office for our book swap. You can then pick up a few new ones while you are here. Reading is fun so enjoy a good book today.

April 2011

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Quote of the Month

“There’s something to love in everyday.”

Spring Time

If you and your family are traveling to a place other than the backyard, send us a postcard of your springtime extravaganza and receive extra Ortho lotto tickets from our staff. Spring is a great time to get away from all your school time worries, but this is not a time to forget about your braces. Please keep up good oral hygiene all year long.

Update

Please help us stay updated. Let a staff member know if your address, phone number, insurance, or important information has changed.

Arbor Day

Arbor day this year is the 28th of April. What is Arbor Day you ask? On this day we help to replenish our Earth of its natural resources by planting trees. This will help our environment and give a healthy supply of oxygen to our Earth. So remember to plant a tree today. www.arborday.org

April Foolery

What’s up St. Louis?

St. Louis has a lot going on this month and, many things have to do with Earth Day. For more information visit: www.stlouisearthday.org

Did you know?

Did you know during the day you swallow 2,000 times? This helps flush away bacteria. At nighttime you only swallow about 20 times, this is why it is so important to brush your teeth before you go to sleep. Braces straighten your teeth, but they can also help rid your face of wrinkles and trade them in for a beautiful smile. Did you know that teeth can be feminine? Feminine teeth tend to be rounded and soft where as male teeth are more angular with straighter edges.

May is a month for celebration of spring. This month is national Barbeque month so spend time with loved ones and feast on friendship and food. May is a month for great smiles so put on a smile and keep it there. Don’t forget to get mom something special for mother’s day. The month of May is also Get Fit Fast month and bike month, too. There are so many great ways to get fit and stay healthy, in the spring and summer months. This month keep a log of all the fitness activities that you take part in. One-way to take part in two May observations are to ride your bike for health and for fun. Look on our website for some unique ideas for all of these May celebrations.

Scavenger Hunt

Century Orthodontics is hosting a Summer vacation scavenger hunt for all of its patients. This photo scavenger hunt can be done in any location you visit this summer break. Patients will be awarded prizes for the most points, the most pictures and the best use of their Century Orthodontic T-shirt. To find a list for the hunt check our Facebook or stop in any of our offices to pick one up. Extra coins will be rewarded for early entries.

Facebook

Do you have Facebook? If you love our office, please stop by our Facebook business page and like our page. This will give you reminders of any of our special events that our office is providing or participating in. Our Facebook page has staff photos and we like to share the fun times we have inside and outside the office. We would love to see your photos too so please share them with us.

Smile

She smiled at the sorrowful stranger.

The smile seemed to make him feel better.

He remembered the past kindness of a friend

and wrote him a thank-you letter.

The friend was so pleased with the thank-you

that he left a large tip after lunch.

The waitress, surprised by the size of the tip,

bet the whole thing on a hunch.

The next day she picked up the winnings.

and gave part to a man on the street.

The man on the street was grateful;

for two days he'd had nothing to eat.

After he finished his dinner,

he left for his small dingy room.

(He didn't know at the moment that

that he might be facing his doom.)

On the way he picked up a shivering puppy

and took him home to get warm.

The puppy was very grateful

to be in out of the storm.

That night the house caught on fire.

The puppy barked the alarm.

He barked 'til he woke the whole household

and saved everyone from harm.

One of the boys that he rescued

grew up to become the president.

All this because of a simple smile

that hadn't cost a cent.

~Anonymous~

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