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iPad2 Contest Winner!
September 7th, 2011
Congratulations to Megan L. for winning an awesome iPad2!
Megan’s video was drawn from the top 5 videos chosen in our iPad2 YouTube video contest. You can view Megan’s winning video below:
Check out our blog for other upcoming contests at Kennell Orthodontics – maybe YOU will be the next winner!
When should you call Kennell Orthodontics?
August 30th, 2011
Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call Dr. Alan Kennell. Here are some early warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with us:
1. Early or late loss of baby teeth
2. Difficulty of chewing or biting
3. Mouth breathing
4. Finger sucking or other oral habits
5. Crowding, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
6. Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or retrude
7. Speech difficulty
8. Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth
9. Protruding teeth
10. Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all
11. Facial imbalance or asymmetry
12. Grinding or clenching of teeth
Do any of these warning signs fit you? If so, give us a call as soon as possible!
Hope this helps,
The team at Kennell Orthodontics
Ask Dr. Kennell: Now that I have braces, what can I eat?
August 23rd, 2011
You just got braces at Kennell Orthodontics and Dr. Alan Kennell has informed you that during your orthodontic treatment you will want to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Nothing?
Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, created a variety of “braces-friendly” recipes that will allow you to enjoy your favorite treats without interfering with your orthodontic care!
Recipes include main dishes, side dishes and even yummy desserts! After all, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps the patient achieve the best possible results from orthodontic treatment.
If you have any questions about the recipes listed or about the foods you should be avoiding during your orthodontic treatment, please give us a call or ask us on Facebook!
Enjoy!
There is still time to enter our iPad2 Video Contest!
August 15th, 2011
At Kennell Orthodontics, we are always looking for ways to connect with our patients online. That’s why we wanted to remind everyone that our iPad 2 Video Contest is still going on at the office. The contest winner will be selected September 1st, so don’t delay in submitting your video entry! Just film a quick video about how much you love your new smile, why you chose Dr. Kennell’s office, your favorite thing about our office, or even what foods you can’t wait to eat after your braces come off!
You can film your video at Kennell Orthodontics using our Flip video camera, or email any video testimonials that are made at home to drkennell@site0486.sesamehost.com. Be sure to include your first and last name in the subject line of the email. We recommend that video entries are no longer than 2 minutes. By submitting your video, you are also giving us permission to share that video on our YouTube channel and other social networks.
We can’t wait to see all of your great videos! Remember to enter by September 1st. Good luck!
-Dr. Kennell & team
*One entry per person and you must be a patient of Kennell Orthodontics to enter.
