Smile, Everyday!

Smile, everyday!  Smile, and you could live longer!  Studies have shown that smiling has positive benefits for both your physical and mental health; that smiling releases endorphins and serotonin – which will naturally help to reduce inflammation and pain.  In fact, smiling is a powerful immune booster and mood stabilizer.   Happy people live longer! 

Here are 10 reasons why you should SMILE everyday:

1. Smiling relieves stress
2. Smiling makes us look younger
3. Smiling elevates our mood
4. Smiling helps us stay positive
5. Smiling makes us attractive
6. Smiling is contagious
7. Smiling lowers our blood pressure
8. Smiling makes us feel good
9. Smiling boosts our immune system
10. Smiling makes us seem successful

A research team led by Elizabeth Lawrence of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill published a study documenting, the happier you are, the better your chances of living a longer life.  Happiness appears to be inversely related to perceived stress and may protect against illness through better immune response.  

Bottom line, keep smiling – it’s good for you.  And if you are looking to improve your smile, call us at 812-332-9269 or 800-595-9269 to schedule your Complimentary Consultation and Create your Healthy Hoosier Smile! :)

Safeguarding Your Smile! :)

In our office, we are ALL about safeguarding your smile, and keeping our patients' smiles healthy!  We believe in providing the highest-quality of care to our patients and we are committed to using the highest-quality treatment options to ensure healthy smiles.  That's why we use Opal Seal.  

Opal Seal is an advanced bond enhancing primer from Opal Orthodontics and is much like the protective dental sealant used by your general dentist, acting as a barrier to plaque.   It is used to prepare the teeth before we put your braces on and has the ability to deliver a constant, safe, low dose of fluoride to the enamel throughout your orthodontic treatment.  Along with excellent oral hygiene, Opal Seal will effectively improve your enamel health.

Here are 5 important ways Opal Seal helps to safeguard healthy smiles:

• Fluoride Releasing
• Maintaining Enamel Hardness
• Nonporous Barrier between plaque and enamel
• Esthetic Appearance since it is nearly invisible
• Fluorescence with a black light, which makes it easy to see during routine checkups

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We encourage all of our patients to ask questions about how to keep your teeth clean and your mouth healthy during your orthodontic treatment.  We want to protect against decalcification (unsightly, white stains from poor oral hygiene) marks and Safeguard your Smile!! :)

New Year, New Smile

New Year! New Smile! New You!

2016

It is a new year and time for new beginnings. Many of us make New Year's resolutions to with the intention of improving our lives. Put Coghlan Orthodontics on the list. This is a wonderful time to take the first steps to a new smile. We offer many options to improve your smile and give you more confidence for the coming year. Even if you think that traditional braces may not be the route for you we have a variety of options for you including Invisalign, braces, or removable retainers. Our new patient exams are complimentary, so do not hesitate to call and schedule an appointment today at 812-332-9269. Let us be a part of your New Year and your New Smile.

Here are a few of our New Year's Resolutions for a Healthy Smile:

• Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables ~ Eating well is important for your dental health!
• Quit Smoking or Using Other Tobacco Products ~ Tobacco use can can cause tooth discolaration, cavities, gum disease, oral and lung cancer, gum recession and tooth loss!
• Limit Your Alcohol Intake ~ Excessive alcohol intake may also contribute to increased gum recession!
• Brush at Least Twice a Day & Floss at Least Once a Day ~ Without proper brushing & flossing, you may develop red, swollen, bleeding gums, which will lead to gum disease!
• See Your Dentist for Regular Checkups ~ By visiting your dentist at least twice a year, you can prevent any dental health problems before they cause discomfort and expensive treatment!  

Be Thankful!

On the fourth Thursday of November, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day!  November is a month for Giving Thanks!  Giving thanks takes practice, however, we can get better at it over time.  November is a month to make gratitude our discipline; take things with gratitude & don't take things for granted. 

Here are a few simple ways to give "Thanks" (not only for November, but all year long):

• Be grateful
• Thank others for what they do
• Pray
• Give a sincere thank you
• Volunteer
• Give a genuine smile or a heartfelt hug
• Be kind & lend a helping hand
• Pay it forward
• Give praise
• Share what you have with others
• Give compliments

CAUTION! Halloween Treats Ahead

Halloween Treats

Don't be TRICKED into eating the forbidden TREATS. 

Halloween is a time for many to indulge in scrumptious treats, although with braces or an orthodontic appliance one must be cautious. Eating incorrect foods can cause breakage of your brackets or appliances and can extend your overall treatment time. Don't be TRICKED into eating the forbidden TREATS.  Here are some examples of treats that are excessively sticky or chewy and should be avoided:  Tootsie Rolls,Taffy, Starburst, Gummies, Bubble Gum,Twizzlers, Skittles, and Caramels, however Sugarless Gum is allowed.

We also encourage avoiding hard candies, such as Jolly Ranchers, Suckers, and Caramel Apples as they will stick to your brackets or appliances and can also cause breakage.

So please be safe while Trick or Treating this year and be selective when choosing  treats to eat!

For alternative treats and Halloween recipes visit our Coghlan Orthodontics Pinterst page:     https://www.pinterest.com/coghlanorthodon/

Orthodontic Health Month

October is National Orthodontic Health Month

WE ARE CELEBRATING!!

In honor of National Orthodontic Health Month we are having a month long celebration!

We are going to provide you with guidelines on appropriate Halloween treats, recipes for alternatives to the sticky, chewy treats, coloring contest, costume photos, guess the candy corn contest, and special treats for all!!

Print off a copy of our coloring page and bring it with you to your next appointment to be entered in our contest. There are three age groups: 3-7, 8-11, and 12+ with prizes awarded to each winner.

Come in to the office, visit us on our Facebook page:
 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coghlan-Orthodontics/246058248741283?sk=wall
and follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/coghlanorthodon/
to join in all of the fun all month long!!

We are seeing PINK

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

We are seeing PINK!!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness and early detection of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families and individuals to get involved.

We are raising awareness this month by wearing pink gloves in our office. A portion of the proceeds from the purchase goes to fund breast cancer research and outreach programs. 

So let's take a moment to support those who are battling and to remember those who have lost their courageous battle with the disease.