Dr. Webster and team would like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
It's a big food holiday, so be careful what you eat! If you have any stories or pictures to share with us, we'd encourage you to post them to our Facebook page or call our office and ask how.
Gobble Gobble!
Dr. Mark Webster will tell you that keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during treatment, you'll experience better results and could possibly reduce your treatment time.
Here is a very concise video explaining the proper way to floss your teeth with braces. Give Webster Orthodontics a call if you have more questions about flossing. Enjoy!
Happy Veteran's Day! Today is a day to thank all military veterans and the men and women currently on active duty that put their lives on the line for the freedoms we all enjoy.
In celebration of Veteran’s Day, Dr. Mark Webster and our team would like to share a few fun facts about our flag, this national holiday, and our country’s history!
-Veterans Day, a day that was originally called Armistice Day, is a time to thank and honor the men and women who have served in our military.
- President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the official legislation for Veterans Day on June 1, 1954, changing the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day
-There are 23.2 million veterans in the U.S.
-The flag was first approved by Congress on June 14, 1777
-Each of the flag’s colors signify different American values- red is for valor and zeal, white is for hope, purity, and cleanliness of life, and blue is for heaven, loyalty, sincerity, justice, and truth
-Research by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) helped develop the CAT Scan, the cardiac pacemaker, and the “Seattle Foot” to give those hurt the ability to run and jump
-When the flag is displayed next to another flag against a wall, the U.S. flag should be on its own right (on the left side when facing the wall).
-Veterans Day is often confused with Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time for remembering and honoring the men and women who died while serving our country, or as a result of injuries that incurred in battle. Veterans Day honors and gives thanks to all veterans who served in our military.
-There are five states with over 1 million veterans in their population – California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania
We are so thankful for all who have and are currently serving in the U.S. and overseas!
Dr. Mark Webster and all of us at Webster Orthodontics love celebrating Halloween and hope you all had a great evening of trick-or-treating and spooky fun!
Don't forget to drop by our office and register your guess in our Money Ball contest which runs through December 8. Look for the bright orange ball of cash and guess the correct amount of money without going over. Ask our front desk for more information or find us on Facebook.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
