What is your New Year’s Resolution?

The 2010 holiday season is upon us, and our team at Flower Mound Orthodontics would like to wish all our patients and their families the merriest of holidays and best wishes for the New Year.

We thought we’d ask: what was memorable about 2010 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2011? Do you have a new year's resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?

Have a safe and happy New Year, from all of us at Flower Mound Orthodontics!

Happy Holidays from Flower Mound Orthodontics

It's officially winter here at Flower Mound Orthodontics, a season given to tidings of comfort and joy.

Today, our team wanted to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love most about the holidays this year? Spending time with friends and family? Baking for the holidays? Opening presents by the fireplace?

We'd love to hear about all of the things that truly make your holidays special on our Facebook page. Our office will be open again on Monday, December 27 at 8am. Happy holidays, from all of us here at Flower Mound Orthodontics!

Regular checkups are essential in maintaining good oral health

Are you brushing and flossing daily properly during your orthodontic treatment? If yes, that’s great! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your general dentist every 3-to-6 months in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing (and visiting Dr. Sankey's office, of course). Regular dental checkups are important for maintaining good oral health, especially during orthodontic treatment.

Your general dentist can check for problems that might not be seen or felt, detect cavities and early signs of decay, treat oral health problems early and show you how to properly brush and floss your teeth.

During an oral exam your dentist can check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Checkups will also include a thorough teeth cleaning and polishing. If you have not been to the dentist in the last six months, let us know during your next visit and we will provide a few great references in the greater Flower Mound area!

Friday fun facts with Dr. Sankey

Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun! The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that our team at Flower Mound Orthodontics thought you might enjoy.

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.
• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.
• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.
• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.
• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.
• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.
• In addition to alleviating or preventing physical health problems, orthodontics can boost self-esteem as treatment aligns teeth, jaws and lips.
• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.

Guess the correct number of M&M's in our office container and you could win $100!

Dr. Sankey is excited to announce that we are currently hosting a Patient Appreciation contest at our office. This is your chance to win $100! During your next visit to Flower Mound Orthodontics look for our bowl of M&Ms, take a second, then try and guess how many M&Ms are in the container. The person who gets the closest to the actual number will win $100, just in time for the holiday season.

Give us a call today, so that you can schedule your next appointment and participate in the Flower Mound Orthodontics Patient Appreciation Contest. We look forward to seeing you!