October is National Orthodontic Health Month

It makes sense that October is National Orthodontic Health Month. All those Halloween treats an trick-or-treating can cause havoc for patients with braces and Invisalign. It's okay to eat some Halloween treats.  Just be sure to brush and floss after you eat.

 Choose soft, candies and treats like chocolate bars, peanut butter cups, ice cream and cookies.  Avoid caramel, hard candies, licorice and popcorn.  At Defay Orthodontics, we want to keep your teeth happy an healthy.  It is no fun to fix a broken bracket the day after Halloween.  Wouldn't you rather spend time outside with your friends enjoying the last days of crisp fall weather?

If you are having a hard time finding some braces-friendly treats, here is a delicious recipe for

 25 big, yummy, soft Halloween Sugar Cookies. 

(makes 40-60 small cookies).

  -5.5 Cups Flour
  -3 Cups Granulated Sugar
  - 4 Eggs
  - 1 lbs (4 sticks) salted butter at room temp
 -2 Tbsp vanilla or almond flavoring

 1. Combine butter and sugar and mix until creamy.
 2. Add flavor and eggs and beat until fluffy.
 3. Add flour slowly, mixing at a low speed.
 4. Put dough in the refrigerator for a couple hours.

For large, thick cookies, cook at 375 for 10-14 minutes.  

  

For smaller cookies, cook at 350 for 8-13 minutes. 

Frosting:

 -1/2 Cup unsalted butter, softened

- 4 Cups confectioners sugar

-2 Table Spoons corn syrup

-1/4 cup milk

-1 tsp vanilla extract

1.Beat butter for 3 minutes until fluffy.

2. Add in corn syrup, milk, vanilla and sugar. beat an additional 5 minutes until thick and fluffy.

3. Add food coloring as desired. 

The Defay Orthodontics team will be enjoying these yummy treats and brushing our teeth really well this Halloween Season. We hope you will too!

By David Defay

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Dr. Defay is a topDENTIST!!!

Congratulations to Dr. Defay on being selected as a topDENTIST in the field of orthodontics by area dentists!!!

Because topDENTISTS is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which dentist throughout Utah cast votes on the abilities of orthodontists and other specialists,  and because listings cannot be purchased, inclusion in topDENTISTS is considered a singular honor.

The Defay Orthodontics team is so proud of Dr. Defay and his accomplishments. He works hard to make sure every patient receives their best smile! Dr. Defay cares about each individual patient. He continues to stay up-to-date with the newest orthodontic technology.  He also strives to communicate specific patient needs and treatment options to their general dentists. This ensures every patient will have a happy, healthy smile they'll love. No doubt dentists in the area have recognized Dr. Defay's efforts to be an exceptional orthodontist.  That is why they have selected him as a topDENTIST in Orthodontics. Again, CONGRATS Dr. Defay!!!

We Like to Party!

We appreciate our patients and we like to show them a good time. That's why every year we throw a patient appreciation bash each year. This year we partied at the Surf N'Swim. We had a good time swimming, eating and giving away prizes. Hope to see you at our Defay Orthodontics party next year!

We were so excited to reveal the newest member of our team at the party. This is our tooth mascot. He doesn't have a name yet. We will be having a mascot naming contest in August. Be sure to enter your best mascot name idea for a chance to win a cool prize!

Why Choose Invisalign?

You may have wanted a straighter, more confident smile for awhile, but have been deterred by the possibility of wearing traditional metal braces.  You may be a candidate for Invisalign.  Invisalign is a option to straighten teeth with clear plastic aligners.  Dr. Defay is an experienced provider in Invisalign and Invisalign Teen. The Defay Orthodontics Team is proud to offer Invisalign to those patients who don't wish to interrupt their everyday lives with traditional braces. So, what are the benefits of using Invisalign?

• Invisalign aligners are clear, discreet and effective at moving your teeth into their ideal positions.
• The aligners are made of smooth plastic so you don't have to worry about brackets and wires sticking to you. 
• You don't have to change your eating habits, because the aligners are easily removed.
• Invisalign aligners make daily oral hygiene easier, therefore ensuring a happy, healthy smile.
• Invisalign Teen is also available for potential teens who don't want to wear traditional braces.

Having straight teeth is more than just  having a beautiful confident smile.  Properly aligned teeth can greatly improve one's bite which reduces problems such as speech and chewing difficulties, TMJ, jaw problems and excessive enamel wear.  

Now teens and adults are great candidates for Invisalign.  If you would like more information or a free consultation regarding Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, please contact our office at 801-546-0892 or www.defayortho,com

Brush Brush Brush!

While you are a patient at Defay Orthodontics, it is important that you maintain excellent oral hygiene.  It is our job to give you a healthy, beautiful smile you'll love. In order for us to accomplish this goal, it will take some work on your end. Food particles are known for getting stuck in brackets, wires, bands and appliances. Brushing after every meal and flossing daily, is essential for preventing food and plaque buildup.

Here are six oral hygiene tips for keeping your mouth clean and healthy during orthodontic treatment.

1. Brush after every meal and snack.

2. Rinse with mouthwash after eating to kill bacteria.

3. Use an inter proximal brush to remove trapped particles.

4. Brush with fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush.

5. Floss daily.

6. Maintain regular checkups with your general dentist throughout your orthodontic treatment.

We hope you find these tips helpful. The Defay Orthodontic Team is sincerely concerned with your oral hygiene. For more information, please don't hesitate to call or ask at your next visit. Giving you a happy, healthy smile is our priority!

Lucky Lucky!

There are many reasons to feel lucky right now. First off, you have or are considering having braces or Invisalign! You are taking the necessary steps to gain a confident, healthy smile you'll love.

Secondly, when we straighten your smile at Defay Orthodontics, we make sure you have a good time while you're here.  Our in-office contests make visiting the orthodontist fun! Enter our Bucket O' Green contest during the month of March. Come into the office and guess how much cash is the bucket and win it all.  Good Luck!

We Love Our Patients!

Happy Valentines Day!

 We hope our patients and their families know how much we love them!  We love to see your smiling faces each day. We love to see your smiles evolve into a smile you love. We love to make you smile. Thank you for making our career in orthodontics a rewarding one!

Today at our Valentine staff meeting, we discussed whom we love to make smile. Here is what we came up with:

• Our Patients
• Their Families
• Our Community 
• Referring Dentist's Offices
• Schools whom we sponsor and support
• Each Other

Isn't it a great job when you wake up each morning with a goal of creating smiles?  We think so.  It was fun to discuss who we love today at staff meeting over a batch of (soft, braces-friendly) Valentines cookies. And just so you know, we brushed our teeth afterward. We always do!

Go flash those you love a bright smile and wish them a Happy Valentines Day!