Where in the world is Doctor Bedont??

Our summer game is going to be a lot of fun!  If you don't have one yet, come by the office and pick up a flat Dr. Bedont or download it, then give him some color and take a picture somewhere fun and unique this summer.  Post it to our facebook page in the album or email it to us.  We will choose prizes based on the great entries we get back.  Have fun!  Game ends September 15th.

Mother's Day and Father's Day Contests

Congratulations to the winner of our Mother's Day and Father's Day Contests!

Kendra and Julie won a relaxation basket

Camille and Gerald won a $50 Lowes Gift Card

St. Patrick's Day Contest

Try your luck in our St. Patrick's Day Game.  Guess how many Andes chocolates are in the jar and you could win it all.  Give us your best guess at your next appointment!

3/22/2012 - The game has concluded and we have counted the chocolate.  There are 98 Andes in the jar!  Congratulations to Cole who guessed the exact amount!  Don't eat all of them in one day!

Valentine's Day Contest

Guess how many Hershey Kisses are in the vase and you could win it!  Don't forget to play when you come by our office.  The game ends on Valentine's Day.

Congrats Sarah for guessing the exact number of kisses...258.  

Jack-O-Lantern Contest

If you haven't made it into our office in October to vote for your favorite jack-o-lantern, then you can vote by email (info@bedontortho.com) anytime up until October 31st.  Thanks to our referring dentists who came up with all the creative pumpkins!

Refer-A-Friend Contest Winner - Apple iPad 2

Congratulations Nataliey! She won an iPad II for referring a friend to our office. Thanks everyone for all your referrals. Our next drawing will be for another iPad, so get your name in the drawing by telling your friends about us!

Play It Safe With a Mouthguard

The damage caused by a ball, knee, or elbow to the face can be devastating for a child – often resulting in serious injury and a lifetime of oral health issues. In fact, sports-related injuries are the leading cause of emergency room visits in 12- to 17- year-olds according to the Centers for Disease Control. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is currently running a campaign to help make “Play It Safe” a mantra of youth sports.

According to the AAO, children are at risk on the playing field while many coaches and parents stand by on sidelines. In a recent survey, the AAO discovered that 76 percent of parents said their biggest fear is that their child will get hurt while playing organized sports, yet only 33 percent reported that their children wear mouth guards during organized sports including football, basketball, soccer and lacrosse.

Mouthguards are one of the least expensive pieces of protective equipment available. Over-the-counter versions may cost as little as five dollars, although custom-fit mouth guards offer greater protection. The “boil-and-bite” type of mouthguard won’t work if you are wearing braces, but other options are available that you can get from your orthodontist, local sporting goods store, or online retailer.

Not only do mouth guards save teeth, they may protect the jaws, lips/cheeks, and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Regardless of what your sport is, play it safe and wear one!