Fun water facts, from Bernard & Eimer Orthodontics

Did you know? Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the human body:

2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs

1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion

1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure

1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack

Drs. Bernard and Eimer 21ST Annual Scholarship Award

Our Internet Presence, from Kelly at Bernard & Eimer Orthodontics

Drs. Bernard & Eimer have enhanced their ability to communicate with you through the internet. Ortho Sesame is interactive software that allows patients/parents to view their account and receive e-mail reminders of their next appointment. This also gives them the ability to either cancel or confirm their appointment or contact us through email Kelly@drsosbern.com or ortho1021@neo.rr.com. We are also on several networking sites, such as Facebook and YouTube. These sites allow patients to learn more about our office, including our quarterly contests which we post on Facebook.

We currently have a “Holiday Brace Friendly Recipe Contest” for the 2011 holiday season. Simply submit a brace friendly recipe to one of the e-mail addresses listed above. A winner will be chosen in December. Dr. Bernard writes interesting facts about orthodontics and articles for our Blog. You can also become a “fan or friend” of Drs. Bernard and Eimer and receive Wahoo’s. Our website, www.drsosbern.com, also contains information about our doctors, staff, and valuable information about treatment, along with emergency information. Please stop at the front desk and fill out a form with your e-mail address (you can submit several addresses) and give this to one of the receptionists so you can join us on the web!

Office Improvements

Please excuse our dust as we make some needed improvements on both floors of our office building.

The wallpaper on both long hall-ways on either side of the clinic is being replaced with faux painting; similar to the reception area. The tooth brushing area will be totally re-vamped with a new counter, sinks, mirror and lighting.

Downstairs, both patient bathrooms will be upgraded with new vanities, wallpaper and increased lighting. The work will not be done when patients are being seen so you will not have any interference with the regular office routine.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Happy Holidays!

Brace Friendly Eating Tips:

When you follow the rules that Bernard & Eimer Orthodontics made regarding what to eat and what not to eat, you are doing yourself a favor. Drs. Bernard & Eimer give you these guidelines for a reason. It is important to avoid certain foods that can damage your appliance, brackets and wires, which may prolong treatment.

The key rule is: nothing hard, sticky or chewy!

Here is a list of do’s and don’ts:

Red Light Foods
(Do Not Eat These Foods)
• Nuts
• Popcorn
• Chewing Gum
• Hard Pretzels
• Pizza Curst
• Croutons
• Caramels
• Ice Cubes
• Starburst

Green Light Foods
(Foods That You Can Eat)
• Ice Cream
• Potato Chips
• Steamed Vegetables
• Pasta
• Potatoes
• Soft Pretzels
• Yogurt
• Pudding
• Jello
• Soup
• Cereal In Milk
• Cheese
• Eggs
• Milkshakes Or Smoothies