Grove City Family Dentistry Blog

When you think of the holidays, one thing that comes to mind is delicious food!  Please enjoy these favorite recipes from our kitchen to yours.

Barb’s Broccoli Casserole

• 1 bag of broccoli
• 1 box of velveta cheese
• 1 sleeve of ritz crackers
• 1/2 stick of butter

Preheat oven 350 degrees.

Cook broccoli till tender.  Place in a 10×13 baking pan.  Cut 1/2 inch slices of velveta cheese and cover broccoli.  Crumble the crackers in a bowl with 1/2 stick of butter and melt in the microwave.  Mix crackers and melted butter together, then pour over the cheese and broccoli.  Place in oven and bake for 30-45 minutes.

CRAFT MATERIALS:
	Scissors
	Brown paper bags
	Cardboard (cereal box)
	Glue stick
	Colored construction paper
	2 small white pom-poms
	Black permanent marker
Time needed: Under 1 Hour

1. From the brown paper bags, cut a circle 3 1/2 inches in diameter for the turkey’s head. Next, cut a 3-inch-wide band to fit around your child’s head.

2. From the cardboard, cut a strip 5 by 1 1/2 inches to use for a neck. Fold it three times accordion style, then glue one end to the back of the paper circle.

3. For a beak, fold yellow construction paper and cut out a small double triangle (1 1/2 inches along the fold). Cut a rounded L from red paper for the turkey’s wattle.

4. To create eyes, draw a black circle on each pom-pom with the marker. Glue the eyes, wattle and one side of the beak to the head. Let them dry. Then, glue the loose end of the neck to the center of the headband.

5. Now, wrap the headband around your child’s head; mark where the ends overlap, then remove the band and glue the ends. Finally, glue on construction paper feathers and wings.

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Tuesday:  8:00-12:00 & 1:30-8:00

Wednesday:  8:00-2:00 & 3:00-8:00

Thursday:  8:00-12:00 & 1:30-8:00

Friday:  8:00-3:00

Saturday by appointment only

The first commercial floss was first manufactured in 1882, and was made of silk.

The newest material in floss is: Gore-tex

More than 300 types of bacteria make up dental plaque.

Levi Spear Parmly invited dental floss.

Lucy Hobbs was the first woman in the world to earn a D.D.S. degree from a dental school.  The year was 1866 and the school was the Ohio College of Dental Surgery in Cincinnati, OH.

83% of people believe their teeth are more important to their appearance than hair and eyes. (Survey conducted by Roper ASW in conjunction with ReachMax.)

Certain cheeses, including Cheddar, Swiss and Monterey Jack have been found to protect teeth from decay.

George Washington’s dentures were made from walrus, hippopotamus, cow teeth, and elephant tusks.

An elephant’s molars measure one foot across and weigh between eight and ten pounds each.

China sets aside September 20th as a national holiday known as “Love Your Teeth Day”.

33% of Americans have untreated tooth decay. (CDC,2002)

In an average lifetime, a person produces 10,000 gallons of saliva.

The ancient Chinese wrapped tiny pieces of parchment around painful teeth, all of which contained written prayers and incantations.

78% of Americans have had at least 1 cavity by age 17. (CDC,2002)

The average toothbrush contains about 2,500 bristles.

74% of Americans are affected by some type of gingivitis, periodontal or gum disease.

Invisalign Teen aligners fit into a teenager’s life—beautifully. Now teens don’t have to be self-conscious when they go to prom, take school photos, post pictures online, or participate in any of the other activities they love. Even better, Invisalign Teen starts working with the first set of aligners. So as time goes by, you can watch their teeth gradually get straighter and healthier!

1. They look great—in your yearbook, on Facebook, or in family photos, it will be hard for people to tell you’re wearing the aligners. Even in person, they’re virtually impossible to see!
2. They’re cool—why be insecure about ugly metal braces at a party, a prom, or an interview? Now you can look great with Invisalign Teen.
3. They’re easy to maintain—when it’s time to eat, brush, or floss, simply remove your aligners. And, unlike metal braces, you can remove the aligners and eat whatever you want—pizza, apples, popcorn—it’s totally up to you!
4. They’re more comfortable. Invisalign Teen aligners are made of lightweight plastic and custom-fit snugly around your teeth. And you won’t have to worry about the irritation and inconvenience of metal braces.
5. They’re simple to remove—the aligners are easy to pop out of your mouth and put them right back in later. When it comes to sports, meals, parties, playing musical instruments—you name it—Invisalign Teen is easily removable. So it’s easy to go for it!

Parents are smiling about Invisalign Teen because:

1. You want what’s best for your child. Invisalign Teen can help build your teen’s confidence—a beautiful smile may enhance their chances to succeed during social, educational, and career events.
2. Because your teen doesn’t have to be embarrassed by wearing visible metal braces, they may be able to more fully concentrate on school, social events, dates, sports, and musical interests, and any of the other many activities a teen concentrates on.
3. Since the aligners are removable, it’s easier for teens to brush, floss, and practice excellent dental hygiene—helping to avoid the tooth decay that’s sometimes associated with metal braces.
4. Perhaps best of all, Invisalign Teen aligners work. They use the same Invisalign technology that doctors worldwide have used to treat more than three quarters of a million patients who have wanted better smiles. Shouldn’t your teen’s smile be next?

Dr. Zimmerman is one of three premier providers for Invisalign in Columbus. Ask us for more information if you or someone you know might be interested.
It’s so easy, you will wonder why you didn’t do it sooner!

Grove City Family Dentistry will close early at 2:00 P.M. on

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 for Thanksgiving. 

We will re-open Monday, December 1, 2008 at 8:00 A.M.

May your Holiday be delightful,

Grove City Family Dentistry

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School Closings

South Western City Schools will be closed: November 26, 27 & 28.

Twice a year, Grove City Family Dentistry hosts an Invisalign Day. Here is a slideshow from Invisalign Day’s in the past.