Word Search Contest

See front desk for entry form. Submit your completed word search entry form for a chance to win a $50.00 Gift Card! Entries must be received by April 30^th to apply!

April showers bring May flowers!

We’ve all heard this rhyme at some point in time, usually having been taught it at an early age by our parents or teachers. It’s a popular thing to say and hear around springtime, but one thing you might not know is where the rhyme originated from. It can be traced back to the mid 1500s, although earlier uses of “April showers bring May flowers” may have existed.

Thomas Tusser compiled a collection of writings, in which he wrote, “Sweet April showers, Do spring May flowers.”

As you can see, the rhyme was originally a short poem. There is meaning behind the words, as well. “April showers bring May flowers” is a reminder that even the most unpleasant of things, in this case the heavy rains of April, can bring about very enjoyable things indeed – in this case, an abundance of flowers in May. “April showers bring May flowers” is a lesson in patience, and one that remains valid to this day.

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Bracket Friendly Recipe Contest

Enter to win our Spring Bracket Friendly Recipe Contest. Submit your favorite bracket friendly recipe for a chance to win a Gift Card valued at $50.00!!! See the front desk for details!!!

“Text 2 Like” on Facebook

Be sure to become a fan on our Orthodontic Specialists of Florida Facebook Fanpage!!! To become a fan, simply Text like florida4braces to 32665 or log onto our website at www.Florida4Braces.com and click on the Facebook icon link. Then  click on the “Like” button on our Fanpage and you will instantly become a fan!  This is an easy way to stay up to date on all of the new and exciting features that Orthodontic Specialists of Florida has to offer!

Patient Referral Program

To show our appreciation, each time you refer a patient you will receive a Gift Card valued at $50.00 the month after the referred patient is fitted with braces. There is no limit as to how many patients you can refer. The patient referral program still applies for the patients in retention! We appreciate your confidence in our doctors and staff!

Don't Bite Your Nails!

Biting your nails is an awful habit, but you may wonder, "what’s so bad about it?" Nail biting,  is a common habit among various age groups, including primarily children, teens and young adults. Nail biting is generally triggered by stress and most often decreases with age. That being said, nail biting is unsanitary, unattractive, as well as unhealthy for your teeth! Here’s why: It’s unsanitary. Your nails are dirty, almost twice as dirty as your fingers! Hence, biting your nails is just asking for germs and bacteria. Nail biting causes your teeth to constantly be chewing, which is not good for them. This excessive motion wears your teeth down faster than a non-nail biter’s and puts a large amount of stress on your front teeth- contributing to teeth misalignment. Braces don’t love it either. Nail biting ads unnecessary pressure, further stressing your teeth and weakening their roots. It can be costly. (www.huffingtonpost.com)

March Madness Fun Clover Facts!

The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland. The four-leaf clover is an uncommon variation of the common, three-leaved clover. According to the Guinness Book of World Records 2008, the highest number of leaves found on a clover is 21!  One estimate suggests that there are about 10,000 regular three-leaf clovers for every lucky four-leaf clover. Legend says that each leaf of the clover means something: the first is for hope, the second for faith, the third for love and the fourth for luck.