Dr. Ehrmantrout, reminding you September is National Childhood Injury Prevention Month

We are just hours away from September, which means we are days away for a brand new school year! Dr. Zach Ehrmantrout and our team would like to remind our patients (especially you athletes) to take care of both your mouth and appliances while participating in contact sports, as well as leisure sports this fall. Let's face it: this is a busy time of year sports-wise, whether you're playing soccer in the local park or preparing for high school football.

With September being National Childhood Injury Prevention Month, our entire staff at Dr. Ehrmantrout's office want you to know that only by using a mouth guard can athletes with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. So, the next time you're in for a visit at our convenient offices in Lacey or Olympia, we encourage you to ask Dr. Ehrmantrout for a mouth guard, and we will provide one! For more info on sports injuries and how to avoid them, check out this helpful article.

We hope you have a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend!

Back-to-School Drive Kicks Off September 1st!

We hope you're all having a great week! We are happy to announce that on September 1st is the kick-off date for our back-to-school drive! Come into our office and donate any unused school supplies to be given to our local schools. You will receive one trout dollar per item you bring in, so start donating!

Ask Dr. Ehrmantrout: Now that I have braces, what can I eat?

You just got braces at Hawks Prairie Orthodontics, and Dr. Ehrmantrout has informed you that during your orthodontic treatment you will want to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Yogurt? Nothing?http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, created a variety of “braces-friendly” recipes that will allow you to enjoy your favorite treats without interfering with your orthodontic care! Recipes include main dishes, side dishes and even yummy desserts! After all, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps the patient achieve the best possible results from orthodontic treatment.

If you have any questions about the recipes listed or about the foods you should be avoiding during your orthodontic treatment, please give us a call or ask us on Facebook!

Enjoy!

Tell Dr. Ehrmantrout about your summer!

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for our team at Hawks Prairie Orthodontics to ask our patients about their summer!

Whether you visited our nation’s capitol, went on a camping trip, visited the state fair or just stayed in town and hung out with friends, we want to know how you’re all spending your summer! Please feel free to share your summer plans and experiences with us below or on our Facebook page as the summer comes to an end soon for a lot of our patients at Hawks Prairie Orthodontics! We invite you to post your photos as well!

We look forward to hearing all about your adventures! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Smile Week at Hawks Prairie Orthodontics!

It’s National Smile Week at Hawks Prairie Orthodontics, and a GREAT time to remind Dr. Ehrmantrout's patients to practice good oral hygiene to keep those teeth shining during your orthodontic treatment!

Here are a few simple steps you can take to improve your oral health so that you may celebrate National Smile Week for many, many years to come:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
* Floss everyday to clean between your teeth and braces.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during your orthodontic treatment
* Visit your dentist regularly (every 6 months or as recommended by your dentist)!

If you have questions about any of these tips, we encourage you to give us a call, ask Dr. Ehrmantrout during your next visit ... or ask us on Facebook!

And remember to smile at people you come across throughout the week, whether you know them or not. Smiles are contagious, and are a good thing to give and to get. We hope you’re all having a relaxing summer!

Groupon ad Thursday through Saturday!

Hello everyone, we just wanted to let you all know about our new Groupon ad going out this Thursday 8-4-11 until Saturday 8-6-11. This is a great opportunity for new patients, so if you have any family or friends that are interested in Invisalign or Invisalign Teen, then all they have to do is get on Groupon and create an account. It is an awesome opportunity and is only valid for those three days!

Thank you all, have a wonderful day!

-Dr. Ehrmantrout and Team!