Top 10 Family-Friendly Halloween Movies

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Everyone is excited about Halloween from young kids to grown adults; we are all in the Halloween spirit. Halloween is just two days what a better way to get ready than a Halloween themed movie night. Now, we know some Halloween movies can be extremely scary and have so you shaking in your boots, so we compiled a list of our favorite family friendly movies.

Here are 10 Halloween movies you whole family can enjoy

Hocus Pocus

It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

BeetleJuice

Casper

Twitches

The Nightmare before Christmas

Monster House

Paranorman

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Ghostbusters

 So before you had out to roam your neighborhood for candy, grab some popcorn, your blankets and gather in the living room for a fun-filled movie night. Parents and kids alike are sure to enjoy each film equally.  We hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween and remember if you’re under orthodontic treatment visit our food avoids list to protect your teeth. 

Safety First on Halloween

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Halloween is a week away and we know everyone is ready to dress up and head out. Here at Poser Orthodontics we care about not only your teeth, but your physical safety. There are a few tips from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Costume Safety:

• Costumes should short and not drag in order to prevent tripping or falling
• If you wear a mask make sure it is secure
• Costume accessories should be soft and flexible for safety
• Make sure you have a flashlight
• Make sure your goodies bag is secure

Door to Door Safety:

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• Trick or Treat in groups
• Young children should be accompanied by adults
• Let children know to always stay on the sidewalk
• Beware if passing cars
• Always use crosswalk when crossing the street
• Children should only go to homes where the lights are on outside
• Never enter a home, unless accompanied by an adult

Treat Safety:

• Make sure children know all treats need to be inspected by adults before eating 

Remember there’s going to be candy everywhere  and we want to make sure that our patients are enjoy the Halloween spirit, but are also protecting their oral health. We want to remind our patients who are under orthodontic treatment certain foods like caramel, taffy and hard-candies are off-limits. You've worked hard along with Dr. Poser to achieve the smile you've dreamed of, don’t let Halloween threaten your progress. 

Think Pink in October

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This month we are taking the time out to shed light on the importance of Orthodontic Health, but we also have to take to time to support a very special cause this month. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Pink ribbons and accessories are appearing everywhere as support is shown nationwide for breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness month happens annually every October to increase awareness of the disease and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention diagnosis, treatment and cure. The goal of Breast Cancer Awareness is to offer information and support to those affected by breast cancer, whether it is a survivor or family members who have lost someone close due to breast cancer.

Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women in the US, 1 in 8 women are be diagnosed

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with breast cancer each year. However, breast cancer isn’t exclusive to women. Men are also affected by this life altering disease. Many of us know of someone who has been diagnosed with or has a family member that has been affected by breast cancer. It is important that we encourage those affected by raising awareness and show support for finding a cure. There are more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the US and we want to work to increase that number.

There are various ways you can help this cause

Donate

Join/Start a Fundraiser

Partner with a nationally recognized charity

And/Or Volunteer

Ortho-Friendly Treats

Orthodontic Health Month is about creating awareness about the importance of orthodontic health to patients and our surrounding community. We want our patients to understand the health and lifestyle benefits of orthodontics.

In honor of Orthodontic Health Month the American Association of Orthodontist, the official sponsors, have partnered with prominent Chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author John Besh. Chef Besh has provided recipes for ortho-friendly treats. These foods are easy to prepare and delicious alternatives to the sugary treats available this time of year.

(click the name of the dish for recipes)

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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This dish only takes 30 mins to make and can serve up to 8 people.

Yogurt Fruit Pops 

These Popsicle treats will please any sweet tooth.

Drew’s Cake

This blueberry cake will have your taste buds thanking you.

There’s going to be candy everywhere this month and we want to make sure that our patients are enjoy the Halloween spirit, but also protecting their oral health. We want to remind our patient who are under orthodontic treatment certain foods like caramel, taffy and hard-candies are off-limits. You've worked hard along with Dr. Poser to achieve the smile you've dreamed of, don’t let Halloween threaten your progress. 

Know Your Ortho Terms: Bonding

Bonding is the process of attaching  brackets onto your teeth. This is done by special safe adhesive.

After consultation and the initial examination and you and your orthodontist decide that braces treatment is the appropriate option for you, once this is done you move on to the first step to getting your new smile.

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The first step of apply braces in bonding the dental brackets to you r teeth. Before applying the brackets a cheek retractor is used to keep the teeth visible and dry during the procedure. To make sure

the brackets bond to your teeth correctly, the teeth are properly polished. To future prepare, a conditioner is used on the surface of the teeth.

Once the teeth are cleaned off and air-dried, an adhesive primer is placed on the teeth to enhance the bonding process. Finally, cement is applied on the back of the brackets which are applied to position predetermined by the doctor. Once the brackets are in excess cement is removed and brackets are hardened with high-intensity light. The cheek retractor is then removed and you move onto the next step, which is placing arch wire into place.

To learn more about braces treatments and the steps required, schedule a consultation appointment at our office. Visit our website or call us today!