Early Signs of Orthodontic Problems

If you’re wondering if you or your child might need orthodontic treatment, there are some things you can keep an eye out for. Some of the most common warning signs of orthodontic problems are:

• Difficulty when chewing or biting
• Chronic mouth-breathing
• Sucking the thumbs, fingers, or any other oral sucking habits that continue after the age of six.
• Overbite - when the upper teeth overlap the lower teeth by more than 5 millimeters.
• Crowded, crooked, overlapped, misshapen, misplaced teeth or extra teeth.
• Crossbite - when one or more teeth tilt toward the cheek or toward the tongue causing excessive stress on the jawbone.
• The center of the top and bottom teeth don't line up.
• Pain in jaws
• Clicking in the jaw points.
• The jaw shifts off-center while chewing or biting.
• A jaw that protrudes, or recedes, too much.
• Difficulty speaking or enunciating clearly.
• Grinding or clenching of the teeth.

If you or your child are showing signs of one or more of these problems, give Orthodontics South a call at (205) 664-4140 or visit us online. Many of these orthodontic issues are easier to treat if they are caught at a young age so don't wait any longer, come see Dr. Boggan today!

Veterans, We Salute You!

President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day on November 11th, 1919. He said, "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations."

In 1954, WWII veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who died in World War I. U.S. Representative, Ed Rees, presented a bill to Congress establishing the holiday. President Dwight Eisenhower, signed the bill into law on May 26, 1954. Congress amended this act on June 1st, 1954, replacing "Armistice" with "Veterans," and it has been celebrated as Veterans Day ever since.


To all the past, present and future soldiers: we salute you! 

True or False

For many years it's been said that gum takes seven years to digest, but this isn't exactly true. It takes the same amount of time as regular food items. The only difference in gum and other foods is that your body can not break gum down, hence where the indigestible part comes in. Just because your body can't break down gum, doesn't mean that it lingers in your stomach for seven years. Gum is eliminated as human waste in the same way - and at the same rate - as any other swallowed matter. *REMINDER: You shouldn't be chewing gum with braces. :-)

Data is courtesy of Discovery Fit & Health. Read the entire article here.

Win 2 Free Rave Movie Tickets!

The first person to answer all 5 questions correctly in a Facebook comment from today's blog win two free Rave movie tickets!

1. Name 1 of the 2 receptionist at Orthodontics South.
2. At what school did Dr. Boggan get his master's degree in Orthodontics?
3. Dr. Boggan is the number one provider of what type of orthodontic treatment in Alabama?
4. How often should you wear your retainer?
5. Name our two current, in office patient contests going on right now.

*Reply with your answers via comment under the Facebook post.

Have You Voted Today?

We are a great country and our most sacred privilege is our vote. Not all countries around us have such freedom. Don't take this opportunity for granted or think that your vote doesn't matter because every single persons vote matters! Election Day comes around once every four years. Let today be the day you voice your opinion about the future of our great nation. We encourage all of you to get out and go vote! You can earn 6 Boggan Buck Points if you do.

If you have an appointment today:

• Wear your "I VOTED" sticker to your appointment or have your parent wear his/her "I VOTED" sticker.

If you don't have an appointment today:

1. Take a photo of you wearing your "I VOTED" sticker or take a photo of you and your parent wearing their "I VOTED" sticker.
2. Post it to Facebook and tag Orthodontics South. 

• Be sure to TAG Orthodontics South or else we will never see your picture and you will never receive your points. *No private photos please

Click here to read up on the 11 Amendments before you head to the polls. 

Mitt Romney or Barack Obama? Who's It Going To Be?

The much anticipated day has finally arrived, Election Day 2012! You have a chance to alter the course of history and your vote matters. The privilege to vote is one of the most cherished Constitutional Rights that many have fought for, marched for and died for over the years. Voting is an important way to voice your opinions regarding elected leaders and overall policies and most importantly it allows you to decide your future and the future of your children and grandchildren by electing a person who might share the same views as you.  

You have the opportunity to choose your government, invest in a better future and most importantly have your voice be heard.  Every vote counts, every vote matters and the future of this country depends on who its citizens elect as their next President. So get out and vote tomorrow, November 6^th! OrthodonticsSouth encourages you to vote tomorrow! In fact, we’d like you to show us that you voted by posting a photo on Facebook of yourself or you and your parents wearing the “I VOTED” sticker. You will receive 6 Boggan Buck Points at your next appointment. Just remember to tag Orthodontics South so we will be able to see your picture.  

Who's our next President? Barack Obama or Mitt Romney.

Guess Who's Back, Back Again!

The ornament contest is back, tell a friend!

Christmas is right around the corner and our ornament contest is starting back up again.

1. Create an ornament to hang on the Orthodontics South Christmas tree.
2. Your ornament must be related to orthodontics.
3. Be creative and use whatever you think will look great, unique, and fun! As long as we can hang it on the tree, anything goes.
4. You will receive 10 BOGGAN BUCKS and the chance to win an iPod Nano. *6th generation 
5. We will announce the winner December 19th and contact you personally if you are the winner!

Our patients did such a great job last year! Take a look.

You're right, Bailey! Braces do rock!

Wow! Awesome job, Lindsey!

Jessi got creative!

The 2011 winner
Awesome creativity! Good job Maddison!

Let's see if our awesome patients can outdo themselves this year. Let the game begin!