Congratulations to all Citizen and Leadership Award winners!

Rampton and Defay Orthodontics has the honor each quarter to sponsor a very special award. Two students from each grade at Centennial JuniorHigh and Kaysville Junior High are given the Citizenship and Leadership awards.  Each student awarded is nominated by a teacher or counselor.  At a special breakfast, the recipients and their parents receive a certificate and a speech about them from the nominating teacher or counselor.   


Our team has the privilege of working with this age group and we understand the potential and intelligence in each teenager. We always do what we can to help individuals understand their worth, especially at this age. We also want them to realize how much their hard work and examples are appreciated by those around them in their school and in their community.

Congratulations to all those awarded the Centennial Junior High Thunder Citizenship and Leadership Award and the Kaysville Junior High Knights of the Round Table Citizenship and Leadership Award!

Reasons to be Happy!

There are plenty of them out there. Some of them are tangible things. Others are only noticeable to those who know where to look. They can be something big or something miniscule. They are reasons to be happy!
At Rampton and Defay Orthodontics we have plenty of reasons to be happy. One of those reasons is the Davis High Girls Volleyball team. The team recently won the State Championship! We would like to congratulate them on their success.

Also, Layton High School has found many reasons to be happy. Through different events and activities this week the students are celebrating reasons to be happy. We should all be like them and find reasons to be happy!

Thank you Layton and Davis High Schools for giving us a reason to be happy and SMILE!

-Rampton and Defay Ortho Team

February is National Children's Dental Health Month

Each February, 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.
Remember all those habits you picked up as a youngster? Whether they are good or bad there is no denying that they stick with us for the rest of our lives. That is why it is important to teach kids the value of brushing and flossing regularly along with scheduling check-ups with the dentist.
Dr. Defay and Rampton encourage you to develop these great habits if you haven't done so already and remind you to teach your children to continue with the practice of good oral hygiene.

Grand Re-opening and Ribbon Cutting

This past week we had are Official Grand Re-opening and Ribbon Cutting. It was a huge success, thanks to all who participated. Those in attendance were Mayor Hiatt of Kaysville, The Davis Chamber of Commerce, The Lakesiders and many others from the community. The Standard Examiner and the Davis Chamber of Commerce news featured the ribbon cutting in a couple of their articles.
We are happy that we can continue to serve our community with our new look and design. We hope that as you come in you will feel comfortable and at home, just like going to the orthodontist should feel like!

Thank you again to all who participated.
-Rampton and Defay Orthodontics

Snow Sculpting for Ski Resort Prizes!

What's the best snow creation you can come up with? If it is creative enough you could win $100 to any ski resort of your choice! Look for the details below!

-Rampton and Defay Ortho Team

Myths and Facts about Orthodontics.

Have you ever thought that if somebody flipped on a giant, overhead magnet while you were wearing braces, you would shoot up to the ceiling teeth first? Well this is a myth, although not a very believable myth (braces are made from a non-magnetic material).
Have you heard that all braces are painful and take to years to get the desired result? Myth! Have you thought that braces are only for children? Myth! What about braces being able to link to the internet and download songs? Unfortunately this is a myth too.
Before you get too many wrong ideas come into Rampton and Defay Orthodontics and we can talk to you about the FACTS of braces. You can also check out the American Association of Orthodontists website for more myths and facts.

Wile E. Coyote needs to get the facts straight.

The New Year's Resolution!

Have you made a New Year's resolution yet? If not, how about making a resolution that will last a lifetime such as a great smile. For 2012 you can start on your goal to get a better smile by stopping by the Rampton and Defay office. We have a dedicated team that can give you the smile of which you have always dreamed. If you already have braces on your pearly whites try making a goal to brush a 3 times a day or eat less sugar. A great smile with influence your life in surprising ways!

Here at the office our New Year's resolution is to serve you even better. We have started this by remodeling our office! The next time you come in, the office will look much different! Let us know how you like the new look! Happy New Year everybody!