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May 2011

May is a month for celebration of spring. This month is national Barbeque month so spend time with loved ones and feast on friendship and food. May is a month for great smiles so put on a smile and keep it there. Don’t forget to get mom something special for Mother’s Day. The month of May is also Get Fit Fast month and bike month, too. There are so many great ways to get fit and stay healthy, in the spring and summer months. This month keep a log of all the fitness activities that you take part in. One-way to take part in two May observations is to ride your bike for health and for fun. Look on our website for some unique ideas for all of these May celebrations.

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo on Cherokee Street. May 7th11am-9:30pm. Be prepared for a great time of music, food and even a parade. For more info visit: www.cincodemayostl.com

Post Card time

If you and your family are traveling to a place other than the backyard, send us a postcard of your summertime extravaganza and receive extra Ortho coins from our staff.

St. Louis Renaissance Faire

Wentzville’s Rotary Park is hosting the Renaissance Faire May 14-June 5. This event is great for families. There are food, crafts, children activities, Jousting Knights and Gypsy dancing. There is Live music. The Gates of Petite Lyon are open from 10am-6pm. www.stlrenfaire.com

America’s Teeth

The teeth of American’s can differ from the areas that they live and also by the habits that they have. Cities that made the top 100 were cities that had a high level of fluoride in the water. These patients see the dentist on a regular 6 month basis, and that floss on a regular basis. It is very important to use the fluoride rinse that we provide and to also not only brush your teeth but floss for good oral hygiene.

Scavenger Hunt

Century Orthodontics is hosting a summer scavenger hunt for all our patients. The hunt begins May 1st and ends September 30th. All entries must be in before the 30th. The entries can be mailed, e-mailed, facebooked, or hand delivered at your appointment. Prizes will be awarded to patient with the most points, best use of the Century T-shirt, and most pictures. Please pick up a scavenger hunt list at the front desk when you are in visiting or on our event page on the website.

Rules as follows:

* Photos must be your own photos.

* Photos must be appropriate for all audiences.

* Photos will be shared in office with our patients and parents.

* Photos can be taken anywhere that you stayed over the summer.

* An extra point will be awarded for ever photo of you in your Century T-shirt.

Party on Art Hill

The Party on Art Hill starts with cocktails and a seated dinner under a tent in the St. Louis Statue Plaza in front of the Saint Louis Art Museum. Along with a spectacular view of the Grand Basin, guests will enjoy complimentary reserved parking at the Shakespeare Festival and reserved VIP seating for the performance of Shakespeare’s sizzling comedy, The Taming of the Shrew. This is sure to be a night to remember with dinner and Shakespeare al fresco. The party starts Sunday, June 5, 2011 -from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Update

Please help us stay updated. Let a staff member know if your address, phone number, insurance, or important information has changed.

Smile

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.

-Mark Twain

A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks. -Charles Gordy

Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. -Mother Teresa

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
-Phyllis Diller

If you see a friend without a smile; give him one of yours.
-Proverb

No Socks Day

Kick of your shoes, paint your toes, get the flip-flops out, and take your socks off because it is No Socks Day! May 8th

Babysitting

National babysitting day is May 7th. If you are old enough to babysit, St. Louis offers quite a few places to pick up on some babysitting 101. Please check out the note posted on our Century Orthodontic facebook page for more information about these classes.

Get Caught Reading Month

This month get caught reading your favorite book. Reading promotes knowledge and expands the imagination. When you are finished reading, your books, share them by bringing them into our office for our book swap. You can then pick up a few new ones while you are here. Reading is fun so enjoy a good book today.

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