• September Contest

    Movie Contest


    Can you guess the most popular movie kids like to watch in our treatment rooms? Choose one movie from the list and the winner will be announced at the end of the month. Good Luck!


    What has lots of teeth, but cannot chew?


    Scavenger Hunt T-shirt Contest

    We know you are so excited to see who the winner is of our Summer T-shirt Scavenger Hunt Contest, for our patients in braces, and the winner of the I-pod Touch is....
    Nicholas Block and Elizabeth Guettler!


    All contestants may pick up their pictures by September 30th at our office. Thank you for participating and we hope you had fun!


  • Kid's Kitchen!


    Shake-it-up Chicken Nuggets



    1 3/4 cup herb seasoned crumb stuffing mix
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    3 tablespoons margarine
    1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 lb)

    Preheat over to 400 degrees. Measure stuffing mix into resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and place on flat surface. Crush crumbs by rolling and pressing rolling pin over bag. Open bag and add Parmesan cheese. Reseal bag and shake to mix thoroughly. Melt margarine. Place melted margarine, buttermilk, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir well with spoon and set aside. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Cut chicken breasts into small chunks. Dip each piece of chicken in liquid mixture and then into the bag of crumbs. Shake until all pieces are completely covered. Place on baking sheet and bake for 4 minutes and then turn nuggets. Cook for another 4 minutes. Enjoy!


    Pizza Roll-Up



    1 (8 inch) whole-wheat flour tortilla
    2 tablespoons prepared pizza sauce
    12 baby spinach leaves
    3 tablespoons shredded part skim mozzarella

    Place tortillas on a plate and spread sauce over it. Top with an evern layer of spinach and sprinkle cheese on top. Microwave on high until the cheese is just melted, about 45 seconds. Carefully, roll the tortilla up. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into piece.


    Banana-Cinnamon Frozen Yogurt



    2 small bananas
    1 teaspoon lemon juice
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1 nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt, softened

    Mash together bananas, lemon juice and cinnamon. Add frozen yogurt and mix well with a wisk. Scoop into 4 dessert dishes, cover and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Enjoy!

  • Tips for Parents


    A healthy smile is an important part of overall health. Parents play a key role in helping to make dental care a part of their child's daily routine.


    Here are some tips:
    1. Take your child to the dentist by his/her first birthday.
    ~Dr. Rachelle will check you child's teeth for tooth decay and address their growth and development.

    2. Don't use toothpast for children under 2.
    ~As soon as the first teeth appear, brush teeth with a little bit of water or the fluoride free toddler toothpaste. After the child has reached age 2, fluoridated toothpaste can be used.

    3. Teach your children the proper brushing techniques.
    ~Most children will be able to brush their own teeth by age 6-8. Show them how to use circular brush strokes to reach all surfaces of teeth, and make sure they spit out the toothpaste and rinse with water.

    4. Don't forget the floss!

    ~As soon as any two teeth touch, make sure that you use floss to clean between your child's teeth. This is the only way to avoid decay in places where a toothbrush can't reach.

    5. Make trips to the dentist fun for your child.
    ~It is important for your child to have a good attitude toward dental visits. Be positive and remind your child that the Dr. Rachelle is a friendly doctor who is helping to take care of his/her teeth.