Friday, July 16, 2010
First Annual Poway Braces Summer BBQ / Movie Night
All of us at Poway Braces are excited to announce the date and time for our First Annual Summer BBQ / Movie / Entertainment night Event! Make sure to put it on your Calendar ~
August 27th, 6pm to 10pm – Old Poway Park (next to the Hamburger Factory)
Schedule of Events:
6pm – 8pm: BBQ, music, games, clowns, contests and much more
8pm-8:30pm: Raffle: Flat Screen TV, I-Pod, DVD Player, mini laptop and more……
8:30pm – 10pm: Movie (Alice in Wonderland) Rated PG
We encourage you to bring all family members and invite your friends. Free movie tickets are available for pick up at our office in Poway anytime during regular business hours.
*** Don’t forget Blankets and Lawn Chairs!!! ***
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Poway Braces Summer Contest Winner!
Congratulations to powaybraces Summer Contest Winners Andrew (& Katie)!! Way to go Andrew - you rock! A big thank you to Andrew's mom who writes about us: "We love Dr Thomas and his staff. With all the wonderful care we receive and all the fun events like movie nights and drawings....we feel like part of the family..."
Saturday, July 10, 2010
What is Plaque?
Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth and gums. Following a meal or snack, the bacteria in plaque release acids that attack tooth enamel. Repeated attacks can cause the enamel to weaken, eventually causing tooth decay. Many of the foods we eat cause plaque bacteria to produce acids. If you snack often, you could be having acid attacks all day long. Plaque that is not removed with thorough daily brushing and cleaning between teeth can eventually harden into calculus or tartar.
Plaque also produces substances that irritate the gums, making them red, tender or bleed easily. After a while, gums may pull away from the teeth. Pockets form and fill with more bacteria and pus. If the gums are not treated, the bone around the teeth can be destroyed. The teeth may become loose or have to be removed. In fact, periodontal (gum) disease is a main cause of tooth loss in adults.
One way to prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease is by eating a balanced diet and limiting the number of between-meal snacks. If you need a snack, choose nutritious foods such as raw vegetables, plain yogurt, cheese or a piece of fruit. Keep in mind that fruits have a lot of sugar as does milk! Dr Thomas wants you to never have a cavity or problem while in braces and keeping the information in this blog in mind will help you achieve this goal.