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We hope you all had a great Halloween celebration this year. Now that Fall is in full-swing, we wanted to share a few pieces of fun news that the doctors and our team have been up to lately.

Recently, we were named Best of Gwinnett 2010 for the Orthodontist category again this year by votes through Gwinnett Magazine. The official list will eventually be posted on the Gwinnett Magazine website. We are honored to be chosen for this award!

This fall, our team has participated in two different festivals at elementary schools we sponsor through the PTA. We brought giveaways, patient education, and Halloween fun to the students of Parsons Elementary & Mulberry Elementary.

Finally, we recently provided a Dental Health educational program for a local preschool as a joint effort with a pediatric dentist. The program was full of teachings on health eating, the importance of brushing, flossing, and braces. The fun even included a special visit from the tooth fairy!

We love to get involved with the local communities we serve, and these are just a few examples of how we give back to Dacula, Duluth, and surrounding areas.

Trick-or-treat! In the spirit of October’s sweet and spooky holiday, Halloween, the Smiles Forever Team would like to remind all of our patients to be safe while celebrating with friends and family. The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has provided trick-or-treaters with some tips for a ghoulishly good time.

A few Halloween safety guidelines:
• Young children should always be accompanied by an adult
• Carry a flashlight
• Wear a light-colored or reflective costume
• Choose face paint over masks for young ghosts and goblins
• Have an adult inspect all treats before the children dig in

Many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are going through orthodontic treatment. If you happen to damage your braces, please give our staff a call immediately. Typically, small problems can be solved over the phone.

We wish you all a happy, safe, and spooky Halloween!

Shannon had her braces for two years, and recently got them off. As you can see in the video, her end result looks great, and she couldn't be happier! Most of all, she is excited to be able to have a great smile to show off- she likes to laugh a lot! If you've been considering orthodontic treatment, check out this video of Shannon's story- we create many great smiles for patients like Shannon- call our Duluth or Dacula, GA offices to set up your complimentary consultation!

Thank you for taking the time to visit the Smiles Forever blog. Please check back often for weekly updates on fun and exciting events happening at our office, important and interesting information about orthodontics and the dental industry, and the latest news about our practice.

Feel free to leave a comment or question for our doctors and staff – we hope this will be a valuable resource for our patients, their families, and friends!