What to do with your candy this Halloween?

Westfield Pediatric Dental Group, which is just down the street from Westfield Braces, is running a candy buy-back program this year after Halloween. We are recommending that our patients can keep some softer, chocolatey candies, such as Hershey chocolate, Reese's peanut butter cups, or Three Musketeers. The rest of your sticky, chewy candies, such as Starbursts or Skittles, or candies with nuts can be brought to Westfield Pediatric Dental Group. Depending on what size container you fill up with your candy, you can receive a prize. All of the collected candy is donated to the troops overseas.

We wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!

Cold season is here, from Westfield Braces

Cold and flu season is here - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that a common cold usually includes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and coughing. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks.

To promote a healthy and clean environment, Dr. Thomas Burns and our entire staff give a great deal of attention to sanitation and sterilization in our Westfield office at all times, as well as following all requirements for sterilizing instruments and work surfaces. For the protection of other patients and our staff at Westfield Braces, we always ask that patients reschedule their appointments if they have any type of cold or illness that can infect others.

And remember to constantly wash your hands and avoid contact with those who are ill! Stay Healthy!

October marks National Orthodontic Health Month!

For those who don't know, it’s National Orthodontic Health Month. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists put together a helpful website that provides important information on protecting your braces, including tips for trick-or-treaters, braces-friendly recipes, facts about braces and treats you should avoid while undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Dr. Thomas Burns and our team also recommend you to ask us if you have any follow-up questions about keeping your braces in tip-top shape. Please feel free to give our Westfield office a call, ask us on Facebook or ask Dr. Burns during your visit this month!