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Orthodontic
Summer Reminders
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 *Your retainer will not float!
If you wear it while swimming it could be lost. Dr. Becker
recommends leaving your retainer in the case while swimming at the pool,
beach or lake.
*Please do not leave your removable retainers in the
car. The temperature can reach high enough levels to warp the
acrylic in a short period of time.
*Be sure to pack your orthodontic supplies
(proxi-brush, floss threaders, rubber bands, wax, tweezers,
fingernail clippers) when going on vacation. Also, don't forget to
pack your ABO t-shirt. See "Traveling T's Adventure" article
for information so that you can earn Swipe 'n Smile points while on
vacation!
*It would be a good idea to print the "Comfort
Instructions" page of our website to send with your child to camp or
on vacation. Comfort instructions can be found by going to
angelabecker.com and clicking on "Owners Manual".
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Traveling
T's Adventure
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 We would love it if you would send in a
photo of your child wearing their ABO t-shirt while on vacation.
Drop off or mail your 3"x5" photo with their
name and location where the photo was taken on the back of it. Adult
patients are encouraged to participate as well. We will be posting
the photos in our lobby from June through the end of August. You
will receive 10 Swipe 'n Smile points for your photo from June
through August. (This is double the amount of points
normally given for having your picture taken while wearing an ABO
t-shirt! ) Remember that you can send in two photos a year
to earn Swipe 'n Smile points, however, you will only receive the double
points for one photo this summer.
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Successful
Clothing Drive
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 We would like to thank all of you who
contributed to the clothing drive for the Foster Association. We
had an amazing response and sincerely appreciate your generosity.
Congratulations to Jordan A. (FW) and Brooke P.(Hntg) for winning the
$50.00 gift cards to Jefferson Pointe when their names were drawn from
the names of contributors.
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Mouth
Guards...Necessary Sports Gear
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 The wearing of a mouth guard of any kind
cannot prevent all injuries from occuring. However, in many cases
it may help reduce the degree of severity of injuries. It can take only a
matter of seconds for someone to suffer a sports injury to the face or
mouth. A recent survey from the American Association of
Orthodontists shows that two out of three parents say their child does
NOT wear a mouth guard. A good mouth guard will be comfortable and
thick enough to protect the teeth. Mouth guards can be purchased
from any sporting goods or retail store for a very inexpensive price and
can be easily custom fitted. Some mouth guards will need to be
re-fitted during orthodontic treatment as the alignment will change
as teeth move. Doctors say mouth guards should be worn for all
contact sports, such as football, hockey, soccer, wrestling, and basketball
as well as softball and baseball. We encourage all of our patients
who participate in these activities to wear a mouth guard.
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Treasure
Hunt Winners
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 Go to "Fun Focus" on our
website, angelabecker.com, and find out what the "treasure" is
for the month and then go on a hunt to find it! Once you find it,
click on it and enter your information. You will automatically be
entered into a drawing to earn an extra 5 points on your Swipe 'n
Smile card. Tommie M. found the Easter egg and won for April.
Kristin S. found the daffodil and won for May. Be sure to play every
month for your chance to win!
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Wedding Bells
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 Congratulations to Ally ,
one of our outstanding orthodontic techicians, and her new husband
Jeremy. We celebrated their new life together with them on May 9th,
2009. We wish them a very happy future together!
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Tools
for Schools
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 We
will be collecting school supplies at both of the skating parties that
will be donated to "Tools for School." They are in need
of pens, pencils, crayons, markers, colored pencils, erasers, paper,
rulers, and scissors. While out stocking up on supplies to send
with your child please consider purchasing an extra item or two to
donate. Thank you!
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Summer
Skating Patient Appreciation Party
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 What do "big hair", Thriller,
mullets, shoulder pads, Miami Vice, and roller skating have in common?
Why that would be our spectacular 1980's themed skating party, of
course. Come dress up in the 80's style and join the fun on Thursday,
August 6th at West Park Skate Center (Hyw 24 W and St. Rd. 9 –
behind the Huntinton BMV) from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. or
Thursday, August 13th at the Roller Dome North (444 W.
Coliseum Blvd. in Ft. Wayne) from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
for a fabulous time rockin' out to the tunes of the 80's while you
enjoy an evening of skating. Be sure to bring your Swipe
'n Smile card and earn a point for attending and another point for
dressing up in your best 80's attire. Plus, if
you bring a donation for Tools for Schools (school supplies) you will
earn an additional swipe point. We hope you can all come
out and join us! This is our way of saying that we appreciate
you! Friends and family are welcome too.
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