Coolsmiles “Flat Doc” Photo Contest
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The contest rules are simple to enter our "Flathead Contest"
Take flat Dr. David and/or Dr. Leon with you wherever you go and take a picture with your phone or camera and email it to us. Going on vacation, the beach or just hanging out with friends, take the flat docs with you.
The average American diet is loaded with sugar and a disturbing amount of it is of the processed variety. This does not bode well for our overall health, but of particular concern is the effect large amounts of sugar have on teeth causing tooth decay. Our goal at CoolSmiles Orthodontics is to create beautiful healthy smiles that last a lifetime. It would be a shame if all that time devoted to straightening teeth goes to waste because of a sweet tooth that destroys strong healthy teeth.
In order to fight the common sugar addiction, keeping track of the foods you eat every day would be enlightening. You may be surprised at how many foods commonly considered “healthy” are dangerously loaded with sugar. Here are examples of 7 foods to avoid, as well as some suggestions to keep your sweet tooth happy and all your teeth well to preserve your beautiful smile. Read More→
And You Thought Braces Were Expensive!
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I read an interesting article in the NY Times about the escalating costs of a college education. Mark Taylor is the chairman of Religion at Columbia University and warns of the impending meltdown of our higher education system.
At the current rate, the cost of a four-year undergraduate degree will be over $500,000 by 2028. With reductions in government subsidies and rapid increases in tuition, the public colleges may be just as unaffordable as the private ones. Add this to the fact that financial aid is decreasing resulting in more borrowing for students and families. As we enter a global economy and competition for jobs increases, it has never been more important to produce highly educated students.
So what’s the answer?
There are many ways you protect your teeth during your orthodontic treatment at Coolsmiles. Dr. Leon and Dr. David recommend you brush your teeth after meals and snacks, floss regularly, and protect your mouth and appliances from being damaged by watching foods you eat and wearing a mouth guard during contact sports . But did you know about fluoride to keep your teeth sparkling and healthy during orthodontic treatment to protect against tooth decay and white marks around your braces during treatment?
