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President’s Day Fun Facts!
February 17th, 2012
Monday, Feb. 20 marks Presidents’ Day, a day known for celebrating of both George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s combined Birthdays. Presidents’ Day was created in 1971, when President Richard Nixon combined the birthdays of two of our most well-known presidents into one single federal holiday. Presidents’ Day also marks a hard-earned day off from work and school for a lot of our patients at Marris Orthodontics.
Here are a few fun facts about our nation’s presidents:
*Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, carried letters, bills and notes in his tall stovepipe hat.
*George Washington is the first president to be featured on a postage stamp.
*Ronald Reagan, our 40th president, broke the so-called “20-year curse,” in which every president elected in a year ending in zero died in office.
*Abraham Lincoln was the tallest of the U.S. presidents, measuring 6’ 4” tall.
*Virginia is the birthplace of more United States presidents than any other state, followed by Ohio and Massachusetts.
*Harry S. Truman was the first president to have his Inauguration and speeches televised.
What is National Children’s Dental Health Month?
February 10th, 2012
Each February for the past 62 years, the American Dental Association (ADA) has sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
For kids wearing braces, brushing and flossing can become more difficult, requiring extra time and vigilance to remove food particles that accumulate on and between the teeth and in braces. New options for braces such as Invisalign Teen, which is removable, make it easier for kids to maintain good oral health during orthodontic treatment.
If the health of your teeth is ignored during treatment with braces, the results can be significantly compromised. Dr. Kary Marris is available and happy to explain why effective brushing and flossing is one of the most critical actions needed from patients during orthodontic treatment. Have you visited us lately? Give us a call and schedule an appointment!
Celebrate National Dental Health Month with Marris Orthodontics!
February 1st, 2012
February is National Dental Health Month! In addition to good brushing and flossing habits, using a prescription strength, high fluoride toothpaste while you are in braces will help protect your teeth from white spots. Avoid drinks that are high in sodium or sugar like juice, soda, sports drinks and unfriendly foods for those with braces.
Brushing and flossing can become more difficult for patients wearing braces, requiring extra time and vigilance to remove food particles that accumulate on and between the teeth and in braces.
If the health of your teeth is ignored during treatment with braces, the results can be significantly compromised. Dr. Marris is available and happy to explain why effective brushing and flossing is one of the most critical actions needed from patients during orthodontic treatment.
Continue the great work and keep those teeth clean!
3rd Annual Deerwood Elementary 5K Run/Walk
January 24th, 2012
Come out to join us or cheer on Dr. Marris and the Marris Orthodontics team as we participate in our 3rd Annual Deerwood Elementary 5K Run/Walk! It is this Saturday, January 28th at J. Blanchard Park, and it is benefiting a wonderful cause.
This fun event is to promote physical activity while raising funds to support Deerwood Elementary School. It aims to bring awareness and help find ways to reduce incidence of childhood and adult obesity in our community. All of the proceeds will support the educational programs of Deerwood Elementary School and provide funding for school improvement projects.
The 5K also includes a free Kids’ Fun Run for children under age 12. All of the children who participate will receive an award in recognition of their effort!
There is still time to register and support a great cause! Visit the Deerwood Elementary School website for more details on how to register. We hope to see you there!