What Will YOUR Smile Look Like After Orthodontic Treatment?

It is sometimes hard to believe the transformation your smile undergoes during orthodontic treatment. We love to see our patients’ smiles light up when they see their new smile in the mirror for the first time. For those of you who haven’t yet started or finished your orthodontic treatment, have you ever wondered what your new smile might look like after treatment?

The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO for short, has recently launched a new tool called “Virtual Smiles”, which shows what your smile might look like after orthodontic treatment. Using the tool will also earn you a free orthodontic consultation coupon, which can be redeemed at our office by yourself, a family member or friend.

Check out the Virtual Smiles tool, and call to get started on improving your smile today!

Zoom!® Whitening at Dr. Elchahal's Office

Going to Prom? Want a brighter smile? Call us today to schedule an appointment for Home Whitening Treatment or for a faster solution come to our Johns Creek office for our in-office Zoom treatment.

A whiter smile is one just one visit away! ZOOM!® Smile Whitening brightens and whitens your teeth in just 45 minutes.

While Zoom!® Smile Whitening is a great way to enhance the appearance of your smile, it's not always for everyone. Those with deep, dark stains that remain unaffected by whitening treatments and patients with regular tooth sensitivity may not be good candidates. Find out more about Zoom!® Smile Whitening by calling us today for an evaluation!

Recipe of the Month- Baked Ham & Egg Hashbrowns

3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, uncooked
¾ cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1 cup diced cooked ham or shredded deli ham
4 eggs, beaten
1 12 oz can evaporated milk

Preheat oven 350 degrees. Grease a 2 qt casserole dish.
Spoon potatoes on the bottom of dish and top with cheese
And ham. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and salt. Pour egg mixture over ham mixture in casserole dish. Bake
40-45 minutes, unless chilled, bake 55-60 minutes. Let stand
5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

Enter our Art Contest!

Would you like to earn 100 points on your smile rewards card? Participate in our Art Contest!

Here are the rules:

1. All art submissions must be environmentally friendly. Art can be made of anything- old shoe w/beads & buttons, old fence boards, scraps of old wood and metal pieces, gum wrappers, bottle caps, parts of old computers, paper, etc.

2. It must be wall mountable.

3. It must be a minimum size of 12” up to a maximum of 48” in length and width.

4. The Winners’ art pieces will be displayed in our offices permanently and will receive additional 100 points on their Smiles Rewards Card. All others will be displayed for 3 months and then returned to the artist.

Please feel free to call us if you have any questions. Looking for ideas? Click here for a helpful worksheet. We are looking forward to seeing your submissions!

Never Too Old to Treat Yourself to a New Smile - Is This Your Year?

Did you know one in every five orthodontic patients is an adult? We’re living longer and technology is improving, making orthodontic treatment an appealing and safe option for patients of all ages. As the trend toward treatment later in life grows, we’re seeing braces on parents as well as children – and even adult celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Gwen Stefani and Nicholas Cage have shown off their braces. It’s never too late to look and feel your best!

Can Braces Work for Adults?

People of all ages can benefit from orthodontic treatment. The physical process for moving teeth is the same, young or old, which means it is never too late to address issues such as an overbite or underbite, crooked or crowded teeth, or jaw disorders.

How Do I Get Started?

If you’re considering orthodontic treatment, we’ll make a consultation appointment with you. During this meeting we will perform a general assessment of your oral health, discuss options for treatment, and answer any questions you may have. We will also discuss matters of cost and insurance. The next step is an orthodontic records appointment in which we take x-rays, photos, and an impression of your teeth. This information drives your unique treatment plan.

What Are the Benefits?

Straightening your teeth can improve your smile, your self-esteem, and your dental health. Technologically advanced new treatments make it easier to identify the option that best fits your lifestyle. Modern techniques and materials have made braces and aligners more effective, comfortable and unobtrusive than ever.

If you think you might benefit from orthodontic treatment, get in touch with us so we may set up a consultation to determine what type of treatment best meets your needs.

Smile- February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

Each February for the past 61 years, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. NCDHM messages and materials have reached millions of people in communities across the country.

Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. These habits become even more important during orthodontic treatment. Call our office to learn more about how you can maintain your oral health during orthodontic treatment. We'd love to hear from you!

"How Orthodontics Changed My Life" Video Contest

We are excited to announce to you our newest contest the "How Orthodontics Changed My Life" Video Contest.

Rules:
1. Contest participants must have completed active orthodontic treatment (braces must have been removed) at the practice of Dr. Alec Elchahal & Associates.

2. Entries are limited to 1 per person

3. Contestants should tell their stories on video. Creativity is HIGHLY encouraged! Contestants should answer questions such as:

What were you like before you had orthodontic treatment?
How have you changed?
What kinds of changes have you noticed?
What does your new smile mean to you?
How was your experience with Dr. Elchahal, Dr. Moore and the rest of the team while in orthodontic treatment?
What would you say to others who aren't completely happy or feel self conscious about their smile?

4. Burn your video file onto a DVD or USB flash drive and mail it to us or simply drop it off at any one of our locations. Make sure it is marked with the patient's name - phone # - email address.

We will evaluate entries based on:
Clarity of Patient's story
Creativity in the approach of conveying the story
Use of attractive and interesting visual elements
Clear and comprehensible audio
Enthusiasm and positive perspective on orthodontic treatment


1st Place Winner - $500
2nd Place Winner - $300


*ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BE IN AGREEMENT THAT THEIR VIDEO WILL BE USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES FOR DR. ALEC ELCHAHAL & ASSOCIATES. VIDEOS MAY BE DISPLAYED ON OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS. PLEASE DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THIS CONTEST IF YOU ARE NOT IN AGREEMENT.*