In keeping with our celebration of Moms for Mother’s Day, Dr. Crosby and staff are inviting you to write a few words about your Dad and why you think he deserves to win a $50 gift card from Home Depot. All entries must be submitted by midnight on Wednesday June 8, 2011. Dr. Crosby and staff will review all entries and select a winner on Monday June 13, 2011!

Orthodontics has come a long way in just a few thousand years. Children, teenagers, young adults, middle-aged men and women, seniors – all are taking advantage of the simplicity that distinguishes today’s orthodontics.

Dr. Crosby wants to remind you there are orthodontic solutions for every lifestyle and budget. Fees for orthodontic care vary with the complexity of the treatment and may vary according to geographic region. Ask your orthodontist about anticipated treatment fees, payment options and insurance benefits.

In Celebration of Mother’s Day, Dr. Crosby and staff are sponsoring a Monther’s Day Contest. Win a $50 FTD Floral Bouquet gift card by posting on Dr. Crosby’s facebook wall in the form of a poem, or a few sentences, why your “Mom is So Special”. All posts must be received by midnight on April 27, 2011. Your post must include your name and your Mother’s name. Then email us back atcrosbymm8@gmail.com your complete contact information including your email address and phone number. Dr. Crosby and staff will review all posts and the winner will contacted by Monday May 1, 2011.

Dr. Crosby is pleased and excited to announce the opening of our Uptown Dallas location. This satellite office will be dedicated to Invisalign treatment only. It is located at 2410 McKinney Ave. Dallas TX 75201. We will be offering Friday afternoon and Saturday morning apptointment times. If you are interested in Invisalign treatment at our new location please call us today at 469-364-8114.

Just a reminder that Citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines and grapefruits are not braces – friendly. I’m not talking about the eating part, yes you can eat them, but after you’ve eaten them you may notice that little pieces are stuck in every bracket of your braces and your lips can get very dry as well. Make sure that you rinse your mouth a lot of times with water and floss after eating the fruits because the little pieces are just hiding behind your brackets. Beware!

Cross the candy canes off your list. Candy canes are a holiday tradition, but braces-wearers should really cross them off their holiday list altogether. Biting into this hard candy can spell disaster for metal braces. Replace high-risk treats with safer options, like soft or liquid treats, fresh fruit, smoothies or milkshakes.

Flossing with braces isn’t easy but it is necessary. Here’s a video with helpful tips.

http://ow.ly/3qtQU

We are very excited to announce the addition of Dr. Doug Crosby to the “I Need Advice Now” Dallas Morning News online publication. As of December 1,2010 Dr. Crosby will provide general information regarding orthodontic treatment for adults and for children, the new technology in types of braces, ie: clear braces and invisalign etc, as well as assorted educational, informative orthodontic information. Please look for him online and let us know what you think.