The Taste of Johns Creek

On Friday, October 2nd, Dr. Alec Elchahal will join the Johns Creek community as they gather at Chattahoochee High School to support the second annual Taste of Johns Creek. The event was a tremendous success last year with top local restaurants providing bountiful food samples to a crowd that exceeded three thousand in number. The overwhelming support of Johns Creek residents and local businesses ensured the organization of their fundraising goals for the Gridiron, Band and Debate teams.

The founding committee anticipates an even greater turn out this year with several more restaurants and businesses. For more information, go to www.tasteofjc.com. Hope to see you all there for a fabulous evening and don't forget to stop by and say hello to Dr. E and team!

Cash for Candy with Dr. Elchahal!

Dr. Elchahal is redefining the phrase "put your money where your mouth is." This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Dr. Elchahal's offices in Johns Creek or Hamilton Mill and receive cash back per pound. Dr. Elchahal is leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars in exchange for cavity-provoking candy.

"Ditch the candy, that's what we're saying. Visiting your dentist twice a year and brushing daily are great preventative measures, but doing away with excess sweets altogether would really give your teeth a healthy boost," says Dr. Alec Elchahal. "Kids can still have all the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well."

Global sugar consumption for kids increases by about 2% annually and currently sits at 50 million tons per year, which means parents need to be sure their kids teeth are being cared for more than ever. Candy, as well as hurting children's teeth, can lead to hyperactivity and weight gain. In some cases, the wrong types of candy can also lead to broken teeth and damaged braces.

Candy will be collected at Dr. Elchahal's office the week after Halloween on November 2nd at the Johns Creek office and on November 3rd at the Hamilton Mill office between the hours of 8am-5pm. The candy must be unopened. Please no bites. It will then be shipped to a local charity. Dr. Elchahal and team are available to provide more information at 770-622-1177 or visit our website at www.smilesbyelchahal.com.

Hamilton Mill New Location!

Our Hamilton Mill office is moving, but not far! We've broken ground on our new Hamilton Mill Office, which will be located at 2055 Hamilton Creek Parkway - behind the Starbucks on Braselton Highway!

This office will be the first Leed - (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) -Certified Orthodontic Office in Georgia! We are expecting to be in the new office first quarter of 2010. Stay tuned for more details!

--Dr. Elchahal & Team

Why Is It So Important To Have Straight Teeth? Dr. Elchahal explains

Some people wonder why we work so hard to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque – the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call at 678-894-7818 to set up a consultation. Dr. Elchahal can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.