There are many reasons why people want straight teeth. Not the least of these is the fact that crooked teeth are not the most attractive feature. While a nicely aligned smile can be the part of your looks that pulls everything else together, a crooked smile can draw attention away from an otherwise striking appearance. A great smile is vital to your self-confidence, which in turn can improve your outlook on life in general.
However, the benefits of straight teeth do not end with just your appearance.
• Crooked teeth can interfere with proper chewing, a problem which is with you at every meal if not confronted.
• Good oral hygiene (such as regular brushing and flossing) can be much more difficult and ineffective with crooked teeth. When your teeth are not straight and evenly spaced, there is a much higher likelihood that there will be hard-to-reach spaces that do not receive the proper treatment from your daily cleaning routine. As a result, unwanted plaque and tartar can build up unnoticed. Over time, this can lead to such serious consequences as tooth decay, gum disease, or even tooth loss. Since no one enjoys spending time in the dentist’s chair having root canals, fillings, and oral surgery, it is important to stay on top of your oral hygiene.
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Can you guess whats inside santa's bag?
For the December contest, we want all of you to guess what is inside Dr. D's santa bag! Each clue represents one item inside the bag, there is a total of 6 items in the bag, that you need to guess. The person that guesses all of the answers correct will keep all the items! In the event of a tie, there will be a drawing to decide the winner.
Here are the rules:
1. There are six items in the bag *hint hint* one of them might be an iPad2
2. We have provided a small clue for each item in the bag
3. Please be as specific as possible with your answer, including amount/size/color/flavor for each item
Enter your answer in the comment box below with your first name. Only one guess per patient is allowed!
Remember: To enter the contest and be eligible to win the iPad you must
-Be an active patient in braces
Contest closes December 31st, 2011. Good Luck to all of our patients!
Thank you everyone that participated in the November iPad contest! The jar of candy had 636 pieces, Alejandro Romero is our lucky winner with a guess of 627. Congratulations Alejandro! Please contact our office to claim your iPad!
REMEMBER: We will have an iPad contest every month! Please do not get discouraged if you do not win, just keep trying!
To enter this months contest click here: http://miamiorthodontist.com/2011/12/01/guess-whats-inside-santas-bag/
