Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics Spring Newsletter

Click HERE to view Straight Talk, our most recent newsletter. Be sure to read through it as it is filled with great information. This includes our New Wahoo Prizes!! Now more than ever you want to be sure that you are collecting Wahoos and trading them in for some fantastic prizes. There is something for everyone…we promise!

If you have any news for our June Newsletter, please let us know. You can drop an email to seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com and we will be sure to get your word out.

Hope your spring season is going great and we look forward to seeing you all very soon!

Movie Madness Contest!

At last the warm weather is coming! And with the fresh new spring air we bring you a fresh new fun contest.

It’s MOVIE MADNESS at Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics! In the picture below there are literal interpretations of 22 movie titles.

Click HERE to see a larger image or to download to your computer.

Correctly fill out all 22 titles and be entered to win a $50 Gift Certificate to the movies! Click HERE for an entry sheet. Print it out and fax it over (410-451-9686). Or, email your submission to seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com. Be sure to put your answers next to the right numbers.

Some of these are really easy…some of them are really hard. Stay tuned to our Facebook Page for hints!

Entries must be submitted by Friday, April 29th. All entries with all 22 correct answers will be put into a drawing and the winner will be announced on Monday, May 2nd.

GREAT LUCK!

Working on that Summer Smile!

Well here we are… finally enjoying a taste of warmer weather. Fret not friends who love the wonder of winter, for it is not over yet. Looks like temperatures may plummet yet again prior to committing to a full on spring fling.

So for those of you who long for April showers and May flowers, here’s a way to keep you smiling until Mother Nature delivers. From an article written by Sharon Liao for Bright Smile Beautiful You is a list of foods that will help increase your energy, reduce your stress and keep that grin gorgeous!

1. Salmon
"The omega-3s found in salmon have been proven to boost mood," says Lauren Slayton, a registered dietitian and the director of FoodTrainers, a nutrition center in New York City. These healthy fats not only put a smile on your face, but they can also help keep it there: A recent study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that people who consistently consumed more omega-3s were 30 percent less likely to develop gum disease than those who got less. Don't like seafood? Reach for other sources like flax and walnuts.

2. Avocado
Even if you're not a guacamole fan, this green fruit can bring you happiness. "Avocados contain serotonin, a type of feel-good neurotransmitter in the brain," says Slayton. Try using a few slices as a creamy substitute for mayo in sandwiches, or toss some cubes into your lunchtime salad.

3. Raisins
Although they're known as nature's candy, raisins are one sweet treat that won't cause cavities. In fact, researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry found that the healthy antioxidants in raisins helped slow the growth of two types of bacteria that set the stage for tooth decay and gum disease. Snack on a handful for an instant hit of energy.

4. Dark chocolate
It's no wonder that many women consider chocolate comfort food. "Chocolate is high in magnesium, a mineral that calms muscles and can relieve anxiety," says Slayton. For an even bigger dose of the mineral, try satisfying your sweet tooth with chocolate-covered almonds.

5. Cereal
The next time you pick up a box, check to make sure it's fortified with vitamin D. Over 60 percent of Americans don't get enough of this "sunshine" nutrient, which has been shown to fend off the blues -- especially during the dark days of winter. Pair those puffs of flakes with low-fat milk for a dose of bone- and teeth-fortifying calcium.

6. Green tea
Feeling stressed? Brew some soothing tea. These green leaves contain L-theanine, an antioxidant that has been linked with relaxation. Sip a mug before that big meeting, and you'll score another benefit: fresher breath. According to research from Pace University in New York City, green tea's polyphenols can destroy bacteria that lead to bad breath and tooth decay.

7. Yogurt
Scoop up a better mood with this calcium-rich snack. Yogurt contains probiotics, friendly bacteria that have been shown to ease depression. Plus, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology reveals that probiotics may reduce inflammation in the mouth, lowering your risk of gum disease and even oral cancer.

8. Popcorn
When you're grumpy or sluggish, chances are you crave bread and pasta. "That's because carbs increase serotonin levels in the body, which can put you in a better mood," explains Slayton. But before you twirl up that spaghetti, snack on some popcorn. The whole-grain treat has the same beneficial effect and, at just 31 calories per cup, won't wreck your waistline.

Sharon Liao is an award-winning health editor and writer who has been on staff at Prevention, Fitness, and Reader's Digest magazines. She has contributed to Seventeen and Weight Watchers Magazine, as well as The Intellectual Devotional: Health.

And the Winner Is.....

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls! The time has finally come to announce the winner of our Ipad Contest! A HUGE thank you to everyone that participated! All of us here have thoroughly enjoyed the excitement and especially the very sweet and kind words you have shared with us. Thank you! Now...without further ado...the winner is...

Win an Ipad OR a $500 Apple Gift Card!

Have you been drooling over the new Apple Ipad...or maybe there is some other shiny Apple gadget that's caught your eye.  Now's your chance to enter and win a FREE APPLE 16 GB IPAD with WI-FI OR a $500 Apple Gift Certificate!  Keep reading for details on this exciting contest and how YOU can earn up to 15 entries...

Here’s how to enter:

Become a FAN by “Liking” our Facebook Page = 1 Entry
Existing Facebook Fans are already eligible and automatically have 1 Entry! Be sure to CLAIM YOUR ENTRY by posting "In it to win it" on the Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics Face Book Page or drop an email to seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com.
 
Follow our Blog = 1 Entry
 
*Pick the office you visit the most and write a review on our Yahoo or Google listing! Just click and follow the link:
 
(Don't worry...will also be adding Bing as an option.  Be sure and check back early next week...)
 
Write a review for our Annapolis office on Yahoo or Google! = 2 Entries
Write a review for our Crofton office on Yahoo or Google! = 2 Entries
Write a review for our Greenbelt office on Yahoo or Google! = 2 Entries
Write a review for our Bowie office on Yahoo or Google! = 2 Entries
 
*Feel like having some Fun?  Post a video testimonial to our Facebook Page and get 3 Entries!
 
Want to share the Fun?  Refer a friend to Stewart & Labbe Orthodontics.  If they come in for a New Patient Consultation before 1/16/11, you get 5 Entries!! 

(Remember our Care to Share Program too...earn Wahoos AND $$ too!)
 
Don't forget:

Upon entering the contest, please be sure to email seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com to have your entries verified and tallied.  Entries for this contest will be accepted from 11/24/10 – 1/16/11.  Winner will be announced on 1/18/11 via our Facebook Page. Limit of 15 entries per person.  Winner MUST be or have been a patient or parent of a patient of Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics.
 
The winner will have 2 weeks (until 2/1/11) to claim the prize.  If the prize is not claimed, another winner will be drawn (same rules will apply).

If you have any questions, please send a message via Facebook or email seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com. 

*We ask that you please refrain from posting any negative reviews or testimonials.  If you have a complaint regarding Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics, please let us know.  We promise that we will do all that we can to address it. You can email nikkid@stewartandlabbe.com OR call 888.828.8558.
 
Winner will have their choice of a 16 GB Apple Ipad with Wi-Fi OR a $500 Gift Certificate to Apple.  No substitutions. 
 
Great Luck!!

FUNNY!

Happy Halloween to Ghouls and Goblins!
Have a safe and fun time...
Don't forget to smile!!

Here's a little something to get your weekend started... enjoy!

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Ghosts and Ghouls, Princesses and Pirates!

Halloween is coming! Halloween is coming! Such an exciting time...so pull out those costumes, get your cobwebs hung and prepare yourself for yet another spookalicious good time!

It seems like every year there are more and more interesting things to do for Halloween. It really has become a HUGE holiday! So what are your plans for this ghostly day? Haunted House perhaps? What about a fun hayride? Whatever it is, we want you to be safe and have fun!

PLEASE remember to stay away from anything sticky, chewy or gummy and take care of those teeth. Also, on Friday, October 29th, ANY patient that comes into either our Greenbelt, Crofton or Bowie office with a costume on will get 10 WaBOOS! Come on down and join in the fun.

Click HERE to read a great article from About.com listing some of the goings ons in our area for Halloween.

If you have other ideas of what to do during this festive time, please post them below.

Have a great rest of the week and don’t forget to SMILE SMILE SMILE!