Help the Heintz Orthodontics Team make the Holidays bright!

Please join us in our
CANNED FOOD DRIVE!
Earn 1 Heintz Buck for every 2 cans you donate, and Dr. Heintz's team will match your donations pound for pound as we all join together to help relieve the food crisis, and help make the Holidays Happy for ALL!

Heintz Orthodontics recently set up a display at the Hayner Public Library. The month of October is National Orthodontic Health Month! We know Halloween is a fun time for people of all ages. But too much candy can contribute to tooth decay and unexpected trips to the Orthodontist. Eating to many chewy, sticky foods can harm your braces and end up lenghtening treatment time. Children who wear braces should avoid such snacks as caramel, nuts, hard candies, licorice, taffy, popcorn, jelly beans, tootsie rolls and bubblegum. Candies like chocolate or other melt-in-your-mouth varieties are acceptable in moderation. We hope you get a chance to stop by the mall and check out our display. It is very festive and also educational. Here is a sneak peek...:-) Have a safe and Happy Halloween!!!

Fall braces friendly treats

Braces Friendly Recipes.....Yummy Fall Treats!

Pumpkin Cake

Ingredients
1 pkg. yellow or white cake mix
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
¼ cup water (add 2 tbl. of water if eggs are small)
Directions
Put cake mix in a large bowl. Make an indentation in the center and pour in the oil and one egg. Mix using mixer at medium speed, then add the rest of the eggs one at a time, beating after each one. Add pumpkin, sugar, spices, then water. Bake in greased and floured tube pan in 350 degree oven for 60-70 minutes. Cool before removing from pan. Makes a moist and delicious cake—no frosting required.
Recipe courtesy of the American Association of Orthodontists

Apple (Not Too) Crisp

Ingredients
¾ cup warm water
½ envelope yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
Pinches of salt or cinnamon-sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, stir together warm water, yeast and sugar. In a large mixing bowl, mix salt and flour with a large spoon. After 5 minutes, stir yeast mix into flour mix. With well-floured hands, shape dough into 6-inch rods, initials

Twisty Soft Pretzels

Ingredients
¾ cup warm water
½ envelope yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
Pinches of salt or cinnamon-sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, stir together warm water, yeast and sugar. In a large mixing bowl, mix salt and flour with a large spoon. After 5 minutes, stir yeast mix into flour mix. With well-floured hands, shape dough into 6-inch rods, initials, animals or traditional twisted pretzel shapes. Brush them with the beaten egg and place on a greased cookie sheet. If desired, sprinkle them with extra salt or cinnamon-sugar. Bake for 12 minutes at 425°.
From “The Braces Cookbook: Recipes You and Your

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Check out what Invisalign can do for you! This is my actual clin check from Invisalign. My name is Cassi Kuehnel and I work for Dr. Heintz. This shows my before and after and how my teeth move with clear braces! I love my results and you can too!!!!

Why Straighten Teeth?
Straight teeth help an individual to effectively bite, chew and speak. Straight teeth contribute to healthy teeth and gums. Properly aligned teeth and jaws may prevent physical health problems. Teeth that work better also tend to look better. An attractive smile is a pleasant “side effect” of orthodontic treatment.An attractive smile is a wonderful asset. It contributes to self-esteem, self-confidence and self-image—important qualities at every age. A pleasing appearance is a vital component of self-confidence. A person's self-esteem often improves as orthodontic treatment brings teeth, lips and face into proportion. In this way, orthodontic treatment can benefit social and career success, as well as improve a person’s general attitude toward life.There are psychological aspects that are also important. It has been clinically proven that a beautiful smile leads to higher self-esteem. Confidence generates success. People with beautiful smiles have a lot to be happy about. So come in or call for a Consultation today!

Dr Heintz website!!

Dr. Heintz has a website that you need to stop in and check out. Go to Drheintzorthodontics.com and we have pictures of our office and staff. We also have a slide show showing you the different ways to fix a broken wire, poking wire etc. any type of emergency so maybe you won't have to take the time to come in for a visit. We also show the kids the different foods they should or should not eat as well as before and after pictures. So much to learn and see so stop in and say hello, we would love to hear from you!

www.drheintzorthodontics.com

Invisalign Teen Open House

INVISALIGN OPEN HOUSE

Monday Aug 10th 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Do you have any questions about Invisalign Teen? Dr. Heintz has the answers. We are offering Invisalign Teen, and you're invited to learn if it's right for you. To schedule an appointment for this special event, just ask the scheduling coordinator today!

For eligible Invisalign Teen patients:
FREE Consultation
FREE Records (x-rays, photos, impressions, etc.) a $450 value
Down payment matching up to $300

Space is limited to the first 20 patients so call now!!!

Dr. William Heintz
Alton Parkway Orthodontics
2828 Homer Adams Parkway Alton, IL 62002 (618)465-7423

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Invisalign/Invisalign teen

Have you heard of Invisalign/Invisalign Teen? They are clear braces!!! Yeah, thats right clear braces! Invisalign treatment will consist of a series of aligners that you switch out about every two weeks. Each aligner is made to shift your teeth into place. They are removable so you can eat, drink, floss, and brush and then place them back in. They should be worn 23 out of 24 hours to have full effect. Invisalign Teen is a new product for teenagers. They have indicators on them that will fade in color if worn full time. That way we know if they are getting worn or not. You also get 2 free aligners incase they get lost. Invisalign aligners are comfortable, effective, customized and clear. It is good for teenagers that are in sports as well. No worring about getting a mouthgaurd to protect mouth from the hard metal braces. Invisalign will straighten your teeth just the same as the metal braces but has so many more advantages. We would love to explain more so give us a call!

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