June is National Smile Month!

We're just a couple of hours away from June, and for our staff at Alexander & Alexander Orthodontics, that means only one thing: June is National Smile Month, and it's once again time to remind our patients to maintain a healthy mouth by brushing, flossing, practicing good nutrition and visiting their general dentist regularly (as well as visiting our office) to avoid cavities and gum disease, among other dental issues.

Here are a few easy steps you can improve your oral health at home so you can celebrate National Smile Month for many years to come:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Here's a helpful video showing you how to brush with your braces on.
* Floss everyday to clean between your teeth.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during treatment.
* Visit your dentist regularly (usually every six months apart).

If you have questions about any of these tips, we encourage you to give us a call at 469-619-0600! We hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend!

Share your experience at Alexander & Alexander Orthodontics with the world!

At Alexander & Alexander Orthodontics, we strive every day to provide the most up-to-date orthodontic care to our patients that is possible while also relying on our "tried and true" methods. We do this in a comfortable and fun atmosphere that provides a positive orthodontic experience to both children and adults.

Whether you've been treated by Drs. Cliff or Moody Alexander for a week or months, we would love to hear your feedback about how our practice is faring during your treatment! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there. Or, you may review us on Yelp if you'd like. After all, reviews help Drs. Moody and Cliff and team create more beautiful smiles in Dallas, Coppell and surrounding areas!

You may write a review here. Thanks, and have a fantastic Memorial Day weekend!

Drs. Cliff and Moody want to know: Do you know where your retainers are?

If you've recently completed your treatment at Alexander & Alexander Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed successfully, Drs. Cliff or Moody Alexander will provide—or have provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, provide that stabilization. They are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adapt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed by Drs. Alexander is the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for a lifetime.

To learn more about the advantages of wearing retainers after your orthodontic treatment at Alexander & Alexander Orthodontics, we encourage you to read this helpful article about retainers from KidsHealth or give us a call at (469) 293-9664!

Enjoy the upcoming week!!

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!

Did you know the month of May is designated National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? In 1983, President Reagan encouraged Americans to incorporate more activity into their lives, and the reminder is even more significant in this day and age, as kids everywhere are distracted more and more by television, social networking and video games.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that teens exercise for at least one hour each day of moderate intensity physical activity (such as playing sports or brisk walking) or one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous activity (jogging, dancing and jumping rope).

At Alexander & Alexander Orthodontics, we always encourage our patients to stay fit by exercising or participating in sports. We want to remind you, however, to always wear a mouth guard or other forms of facial protection when playing sports. To learn more about how often your child should exercise, we recommend you check out this series of helpful articles about kids and exercise, courtesy of our friends at KidsHealth.org.

Mother's Day is next Sunday! What are you getting for mom?

Mother's Day -- which falls next Sunday, May 9 -- is special to all of us. Everyone looks forward to this day to let our mom know how special she is to us. The day is observed by giving gifts, visiting our moms or taking them out to celebrate. Tell us, what are you planning on mom's special day this upcoming Sunday?

Out of ideas? Then check out this helpful video about clever, inexpensive Mother's Day gift ideas. We're sure mom will love whatever you come up with!

Happy Monday!