Thursday, March 26, 2009

How to Stay Young and Healthy from McClellan Orthodontics

Whether you’re 5 or 50, your health depends on your awareness of what’s good for you. But in a world filled with fad diets, blaring advertisements, and unintelligible ingredient lists, it’s often difficult to determine exactly what is good for you – and what’s not.

For straightforward guidance on how to live a long, healthy life, we at McClellan Orthodontics recommend Brush Your Teeth! And Other Simple Ways to Stay Young and Healthy by Dr. David Ostreicher. The book sums up good health in six fundamental principles: hygiene, diet, attitude, exercise, sleep and personal safety.

Drawing on nearly three decades of experience as an orthodontist and professor of health and nutrition, Dr. Ostreicher definitively answers age-old debates, like the best way to prevent colds and flu (your mom was right: wash your hands). He provides straight talk on a variety of diet choices including salt, fats, carbs and organic food, and he documents the importance of regular sleep, stress reduction and positive thinking to your overall health. His suggestions throughout are simple, clear, and inexpensive.

Dr. Ostreicher advocates a back-to-basics, common-sense approach to staying young and healthy. We couldn’t agree more at McClellan Orthodontics, and we’d like to repeat the title of his book as our favorite piece of advice: don’t forget to Brush Your Teeth!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

McClellan Ortho March Madness

It is the end of the college basketball season and March Madness is upon us. We are having a contest to see who can pick the most winners in the NCAA tournament. McClellan Orthodontics will give the winner a prize OR donate money to the charity of your choice. To sign up, go to www.yahoo.com in the Sports section and click on Join a Group. Our group number is #72397 and the password is ortho.

Good Luck from McClellan Orthodontics!!!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

A Beautiful Smile Is the Best Gift You Can Give Anyone -- McClellan Orthodontics

One of the best things you can give to anyone is a smile.

Next to your own, the best is the smile your friend gives back to you! As patients of McClellan Orthodontics, you learn the value of a healthy beautiful smile. Indeed, research shows that after orthodontics, patients have better long term dental health, in part because of this "extra education" in care of their teeth. We appreciate you giving your friends the opportunity for a healthy beautiful smile through orthodontic care by referring them to our office. With new, high technology treatment options, a good looking smile is available at any age. Give us a call at McClellan Orthodontics to schedule a consultation to get that smile you deserve.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Certain Medications Can Affect Your Teeth! -- McClellan Orthodontics Explains

Some medications given by mouth affect dental and orthodontic procedures. Recent dental and medical literature has focused on new research involving bisphosphonate drug regimens. These regimens are used to strengthen bone for those with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Patients who are taking (or have taken) bisphosphonates may have difficulties with certain dental procedures, and specifically orthodontic treatment. Their use can significantly increase treatment times. Always advise your dentist or orthodontist about any medications you are taking or a change in your medical care.

Specific to this newest medical news, if you have EVER taken a bisphosphonate medication, please let your dental healthcare professional know. Some examples of this type of medication include: zolendroic acid (Zometa), ibandroate (Boniva), alendronate (Fosamax), risedronate (Actonel) and ibandronate (Didronel.)

If you have any questions, please let us know at McClellan Orthodontics!