The Braces Cookbook: Kid Tested, Orthodontist Approved!

The wisdom of the ages tells us that necessity is the mother of invention. Brenda Waterman, age thirteen, offers new proof of this proverb. When getting braces mandated cutting a list of foods out of her diet – including her much-loved treat of caramel apples – she devised a work-around recipe that let her indulge her craving. This clever replacement for caramel apples was the inspiration for The Braces Cookbook: Recipes You (And Your Orthodontist) Will Love, which Brenda created along with her mom, Pam Waterman.

Anyone with braces knows that it's important to avoid sticky foods, crunchy foods, hard foods, chewy foods, and so on. It's easy to look at the list and think, "What can I eat?" The Watermans' new book tackles that question with creative and thorough answers in the form of 50 braces-friendly recipes, plus additional tips and advice – enough to reassure any doubter.

Neatly divided into chapters such as Definitely Deserved Desserts and Be-Nice-To-Me Beverages, The Braces Cookbook offers a broad assortment of recipes from main courses and sides to breakfasts and snacks. An all-around guide, the book also offers suggestions for packing lunches, preparing quick meals, and handling parties and restaurants, where the food selection isn't under your control. There's even a section of tips for dealing with the soreness that can arise in teeth and gums when braces are adjusted.

Purchase The Braces Cookbook for your kitchen, and pick up an extra copy or two – they make great gifts!

-Alec N. Elchahal, Orthodontist Johns Creek, Suwanee, Dacula GA

2010 Contests with Dr. Elchahal & Team

Have you seen the list of our contests for 2010? We've just built a new contest section of our Facebook Fan Page, which you can check out by clicking here! Dr. Elchahal and his team are all about providing the Johns Creek, Hamilton Mill, Suwanee, Dacula and surrounding communities with a fun orthodontic experience. Let us know if you have questions about any of our exciting contests, or give our office a call!

Movies Under the Stars with Dr. Elchahal and Dacula Family Festival

The Dacula Family Festival and Dr. Alec Elchahal & Team are proud to present
Movies Under the Stars!

Where: 5055 Post Rd. Cumming, Ga, 30040*

What: Enjoy our FREE MOVIE SCREENINGS. Movies start at 8:15pm. For best seating, come early and bring a blanket or comfortable low-back chair!

When: May 9th- Night at the Museum

June 12th- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

July 10th- Twilight *this movie starts at 9:30pm

August 14th- Where the Wild Things Are

September 11th- Princess Diaries

The New & Improved Dr. Elchahal's Smile Rewards Program

We are pleased to announce the new and improved Dr. Elchahal's Smile Rewards program, officially launching next Monday, April 12th! Patients can expect more points, more prizes, and most importantly, more FUN! Ask about this exciting new program at your next appointment, or give our office a call!

Trust a Preferred Invisalign Provider in Johns Creek, Cumming and Dacula

For the Johns Creek, Dacula, and Cumming communities considering orthodontic braces, Consider Invisalign, the nearly invisible way to achieve your best smile which has been used by more than a million patients. We are an Invisalign Preferred Provider, which means we meet a strict set of requirements by the creators of Invisalign. That means you can rely on our skills and experience to provide you – and your teeth – with the best possible outcome.

How Invisalign Straightens Your Teeth
The Invisalign system uses a set of clear aligners that are custom-created for your mouth to reposition and straighten your teeth. These aligners are tailor-made for your teeth and are completely removable, requiring no metal wires or brackets. The aligners work in stages: each aligner is worn for about two weeks before being replaced by the next in the sequence, moving your teeth exactly according to the prescription we’ve created for you.


What it Means to Work with a Preferred Provider
We’re proud to be an Invisalign Preferred Provider, as designated by Align Technology, the company that created the Invisalign system of treatment. Being a Preferred Provider means that we have successfully completed the advanced training needed to treat patients with Invisalign aligners. We have continued experience with a wide variety of Invisalign cases, as we regularly treat patients with Invisalign. We also attend ongoing clinical training classes in order to maintain our qualification as a Preferred Provider in Johns Creek and surrounding areas.

Please contact us with any questions you have about the Invisalign system, or give us a call to set up a consultation so we can determine if Invisalign is a practical option for you. You can also visit our web site for more information about Invisalign treatment at the orthodontic practice of Alec Elchahal.