Annoucing This Year's Pumpkin Contest Winners!

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated! The winners were determined by a combination of online votes and in office votes. Featured here are the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for the "Most Creative" category.

1st Place: 'Whataburger Pumpkin' from Dr. Kelly Hanna'S office. 2nd Place: "Slinky" from Dr. George Yzaguire's office. 3rd Place: 'Mickey Mouse Pumpkin' from Dr. Bryan Gulley's office.

Have a happy, safe, and spooky halloween celebration everyone!

Vote Online For your Favorite Pumpkins!

Check our Facebook page today and cast your vote for your favorite pumpkin in each category- Most Creative, Most Orthodontic, and Spookiest. Pictures of all the pumpkins are in our "National Orthodontic Health Month" album. Cast your vote under the picture of the pumpkin you like for each category. Each fan gets 3 votes! Hurry, voting ends Tuesday, October 26th at 3:00 p.m.

October is National Orthodontic Health Month

Can you believe October is already upon us? October happens to be National Orthodontic Health Month, and this month-long event is organized by our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.

Many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are going through orthodontic treatment, and these treats may cause damage that could prolong your treatment time. The AAO recommends patients avoid the following Halloween treats, or recipes with these ingredients:

• Caramel
• Nuts
• Popcorn (including un-popped kernels)
• Taffy
• Jelly beans
• Hard pretzels
• Licorice
• Bubblegum
• Taco chips
• Ice

If you happen to damage your braces, please give Drs. Vaughan and our staff a call immediately. Typically, small problems can be solved over the phone. Loose brackets or wires can usually be made more comfortable by applying some wax until the you can come into our office.