SureSmile Is a Sure Thing!

Recently there has been more and more information emerging about SureSmile technology. Since September 2008 we have been providing SureSmile treatments to our patients, and are currently hosting seminars to announce and teach the new SureSmile technology to our dental colleagues.

At our practice we will be treating almost every comprehensive orthodontic case with SureSmile, not to mention the ten SureSmile cases already in progress. Along with SureSmile technology we also use the new 3D Cone Beam CT scanner. This allows us to see 3D images of the patient’s jaw and mouth in order to more accurately monitor the progress of treatment as it is happening. We are able to catch and correct issues sooner and able to move the patient’s teeth to the idea position without making the treatment time any longer.

Patients and referring doctors love SureSmile, as it offers faster treatment times, more precise movement and placement of the teeth, and fewer office visits. To find out more about SureSmile please contact our practice to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wise.

Zippity Zip Line!

It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s your orthodontist? No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you! The team at Wise Orthodontics and Stonebridge Orthodontics was flying high in the sky, zipping between trees, and loving all the fresh air on our recent office zip-line adventure.

The zip-line was over 900 feet long, can you imagine the view?! Our hosts were amazing as they helped us gear-up for some flying fun! We’ve posted some pictures so you can see what a great time we all had; be sure and take a look at our MySpace page to see the full album!

Check Out the Winning Photos from Our Summer Photo Contest!

This summer we asked patients to participate in an office photo contest! Patients spent the summer taking pictures of the places they went and the exciting things they did. Then, in September, patients submitted their photos to our office for judging. The winning pictures were displayed around our office for all of our patients and their families to see.

Take a look at the winning pictures below and see just how fun the summer of ’08 was for our patients. Congratulations to the winners: Kyle at Yankee Stadium; Kaitlyn & Riley showing off their Wise Orthodontics T-Shirts; Connor & Katie white water rafting; Catherine and her giant sand castle; Garrison, Ethan, & Devin being eaten by a shark; and Laura keeping the Leaning Tower of Pisa from falling!

Your Wise Orthodontics Mock Election Results are in!

No more campaigning, no more political speculation, no more wondering who is going to win. The election is over, results are in, and we have a new president! So how did the patients at Wise Orthodontics vote?

Here are the results of the Wise Orthodontics Mock Election:

Frisco Votes

McCain: 305
Obama: 118

McKinney Votes

McCain: 119
Obama: 109

Totals

McCain: 424
Obama: 227

Two precincts, one outcome. Frisco and McKinney have spoken! By 197 votes John McCain is the winner in our Wise Orthodontics Mock Election. Thank you to everybody who voted, we appreciate you taking part in our official office election.

Your Halloween Candy Can Earn You Lonestar Bucks!

Looking for a way to earn a few extra Lonestar Bucks? Bring your leftover Halloween candy into Wise Orthodontics and we will buy it back from you! Every one pound of candy will earn you five Lonestar Bucks. To sweeten the deal, we will buy back up to five pounds! That’s 25 Lonestar Bucks to add to your wallet, and you know what that means – treating yourself to some great prizes!

Take an active role in your orthodontic treatment and be rewarded for being healthy this Halloween!

Want to keep some of your Halloween candy? Contact us to find out which sweets are safe for your teeth and which sweets to sell!

Baby Teeth – and Gums – Need Special Care!

One question we hear all the time is “When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?”

You should begin regular cleanings even before your baby has teeth. After each breast feeding – or bottle-feeding – use a clean, damp washcloth to gently rub your baby’s gum tissue. You can wrap the material around one finger to make it easier to remove any food bits from your baby’s mouth.

When your baby’s first tooth comes in switch to a baby toothbrush. Look for special baby toothbrushes in your drugstore – they have just a few bristles and are very soft. There are even brushes shaped like finger puppets that fit over the tip of your pointer finger! All you need at this point is water – no toothpaste yet.

After a few more teeth appear, you can start using toothpaste, but you only need a tiny bit, and make sure it doesn’t contain fluoride for the first three years. From the beginning, have your little one practice spitting the toothpaste out after brushing. That way, he or she will already have the good habit of spitting when you switch to fluoride toothpaste, which should never be swallowed.

If you have any questions about caring for your baby’s teeth, please contact Dr. Wise at 214-705-2602 in Frisco or 972-439-1391 in McKinney.

Ghosts, Goblins, and National Orthodontic Health Month!

Trick-Or-Treat! October is National Orthodontic Health Month! In honor of October’s sweet and spooky holiday, Halloween, the American Association of Orthodontists has provided trick-or-treaters with some tips and treats for a ghoulishly good time!

BOO! Spooky recipes for a “braces friendly” Halloween


Frightfully Fabulous Cupcake Sandwiches

Ingredients:
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 cup warm water
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup superfine sugar
2 cups cake flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can of chocolate frosting or store-bought chocolate mousse
1 container of whipped topping

Assorted “braces-friendly” candy pieces such as chopped peanut butter cups, chocolate bars and melt-in-your-mouth candies.


Halloween Safety Tips

* Young children should always be accompanied by an adult

* Carry a flashlight

* Wear a light-colored or reflective costume

* Choose face paint over masks for young ghosts and goblins

* Have an adult inspect all treats before the children dig in

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Fill a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners and set aside.

Combine cocoa powder, water, and mix until smooth. Fold in mayonnaise. (Make sure cocoa mixture is not to hot to prevent breaking of mayonnaise). Add vanilla and whisk until smooth.

In mixer, combine sugar, cake flour, baking soda and salt and mix slowly until well incorporated. Add wet cocoa mixture, mix on medium-high until well blended. Scrape down the sides and blend for 30 seconds.

Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 way full of batter. Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool on rack.

Slice each cupcake in half, horizontally, and serve the halves with chocolate mousse or frosting, whipped topping, and assorted candy pieces. Kids build the sandwiches by spreading one-half of a cupcake with mousse/frosting or whipped topping, sprinkling on candy pieces and placing the other half of cupcake on top.

Makes 12 sandwiches.


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