Cash for Candy

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, Hamilton Mill and Cumming during the week of November 1st through 3rd and receive cash back per pound or points on your Smile Rewards Card. 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 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 1st at the Johns Creek office and on November 2nd at the Hamilton Mill and Cumming offices 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 for more information at 770-622-1177 or visit our website!

Celebrating Our New Locations!

Recently Dr. Elchahal & Team celebrated the open house for two new offices, our relocated Hamilton Mill location, and our brand new location in Cumming, GA. Both open houses were held over October 4th and 5th. Thank you to all who attended these events!

Check out all the fun photos of both events on our Facebook page!

Because Oral Hygiene is Critical to Ortho Success!

We think you'll agree that oral hygiene is critical to the success of every orthodontic treatment, but it can also be one of the most challenging aspects of it. That's why we have introduced an oral hygiene program into our practice. We believe this program will help improve our patient's oral hygiene routine and thereby help reduce the amount of decalcification, periodontal disease and excessively prolonged treatments due to poor tooth movement in a diseased dentition.

Between appointments, we will aim to educate our patients on:

• Properly use of products that we have recommended and/or supplied
• Floss before brush - at least once a day.
• Brush, at minimum, twice a day for four minutes at a time.
• Rinse twice a day for 30 seconds each time.
• Make wise food choices and avoid actions that could damage my braces, such as biting into hard foods and eating foods high in sugar.
• Regularly advise you or your oral hygiene score (Poor - 1, Needs Improvement - 2, Average - 3, Good - 4 , Excellent - 5)

We believe we will be able to provide our patients with the knowledge and tools to help them realize improved oral health throughout their ortho treatment.

Hope this helps!

-Dr. Elchahal and Team

Cash for Candy

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, Hamilton Mill and Cumming during the week of November 1st through 3rd and receive cash back per pound or points on your Smile Rewards Card. 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 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 1st at the Johns Creek office and on November 2nd at the Hamilton Mill and Cumming offices 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 for more information on their website.

October Marks the National Orthodontic Health Month!

October symbolizes the transition into the Fall season and of course, Halloween! For our team at [Practice Name], the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), and orthodontic patients around the country, October also marks the National Orthodontic Health Month. This month is a great time to remind patients of the importance of strong oral hygiene and a braces-friendly diet, especially since many of the sticky and sweet Halloween treats can be harmful to braces and other orthodontic appliances.

Candy remains a huge part of Halloween for tens of millions of American kids each year. The National Confectioners Association says 93 percent of children in the United States go trick-or-treating, and estimates candy sales will be higher this year than ever. Candy is not all bad in moderation, but can lead to big problems in excess! It can lead to tooth decay, broken or chipped teeth, and delayed orthodontic treatment time due to broken or loose appliances and braces. Get the facts about Halloween candy and orthodontics by asking us! You can also check out this article to learn more about sweets and braces. We appreciate your help in spreading the word!