Happy Thanksgiving!

Here at Rampton and Defay Orthodontics, we hope you have an enjoyable Thanksgiving with your friends and family. Remember to eat the foods that won't damage your braces. If you have anything to share with us (i.e. what you are thankful for, stories, pictures of Toothy the Turkey), feel free to post it on our Facebook page.

-Rampton and Defay Orthodontics

Braces Friendly Cookie Recipe

Here at Rampton and Defay Orthodontics we love tasty treats. We are positive you do too. However, not all food is good for our teeth or our braces. Here is a recipe for a batch of cookies that will go easy on your braces! Enjoy!

Marvelous Molasses Cookies
They smell wonderful even before baking, they melt in your mouth, and they never harden up. Yum - the best of gingerbread and ginger snaps in one!

    1 cup shortening
    1 cup brown sugar
    1 egg
    ½ tsp salt
    ½ cup molasses
    ½ cup warm water
    1 tsp baking soda
    1 tsp cinnamon
     ½ tsp ginger
      2 ½ cups flour
 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Baking time 11 minutes.
 
In a large bowl, combine shortening, brown sugar, egg, salt and molasses, using an electric mixer and beating until fluffy. Add cinnamon and ginger. In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir the baking soda into the warm water; add water mixture to the molasses mixture alternately with the flour until well blended.
 
Drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 11 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes about 4 dozen. Store in a covered container.

Check out this cooking website for more ideas on braces friendly recipes. 


Enjoy!


-Rampton and Defay Orthodontics

November Contest!

We are having a special Thanksgiving contest at the Rampton and Defay Office. You could be the lucky winner of a $50 gift card of your choice! It is simple to enter. We have provided a picture of Toothy the Turkey on our Facebook page and in our office. Just print off the picture or pick it up from our front desk and take a creative photo with it. Then post it on our Facebook page. The person with the most creative photo will win a $50 gift card of his or her choice. The winner will be announced on our Facebook page on November 30th.

(Make sure you "like" our Facebook page before you post your picture.)

Don't Let Candy Scare Away a Great Smile.

We all know that it is very easy to get lost in those bags full of candy during this time of the year. It is important that we remember to continue brushing and flossing after we eat those sugary snacks. Also, please don’t forget to avoid those candies that can do harm to your braces. Remember that bad oral hygiene is much scarier than any witch or goblin could be.

Parents, if you are worried about how much candy your child is eating, it might be a good idea to ration it over the course of a few weeks. Doing this will help avoid cavities and tummy aches.

If you have any questions about how to keep your smile looking great, feel free to contact Rampton and Defay Orthodontics.

October: National Orthodontic Health Month

It's October! That means lots of  tasty treats. October also means it is National Orthodontic Health Month. So, be extra careful of what you are eating. Some treats may cause your teeth and braces harm. Check out the American Association of Orthodontists website to see a list of what candies should be avoided. Be safe while trick-or-treating and have a happy Halloween!

Does your child need braces?

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has made a great video about whether or not your child needs braces. Check out this video to find out some of the early warning signs.
If your child is showing some of the signs come check out Rampton and Defay Orthodontics.

Welcome to our blog!

At Rampton and Defay Orthodontics, we are dedicated in searching for new ways to better inform you, our patients and friends. Whether it be about new orthodontic technologies, office news, tips and hints or just some good fun, we would like to keep you up-to-date and entertained. For this reason we will be updating our blog and our Facebook page weekly. "Like" our page on Facebook to receive notifications on what is happening around the office and be sure to continue visiting the blog to keep up on the latest news, drawings and competitions.

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Thank you! We are looking forward to seeing you in our office!

-The Rampton and Defay Orthodontic Team