Mother's Day Contest

With Mother's Day just around the corner, we are asking patients to take a minute to acknowledge their mom or a special lady in their lives. Enter our Mother's Day contest by submitted a paragraph about why you think your mom is great, and how she has always been there for you. Your entry will earn you a chance to win a gift card to the olive garden! E-mail your entries to switkows@comcast.net, we can't wait to read yours!

Happy Earth Day!

Whether lending your helping hand to plant trees or grasses or getting out volunteering in various projects in the Salisbury area, today is our opportunity to get involved in making our year-round impact in the community. Dr. Schwartz wants to know: Did you make a difference today? Tell us, what Earth Day-related activities did you accomplish? How long have you participated in helping our community and planet?

At Schwartz Orthodontics, we support Earth Day, which marks its 41th anniversary today and is designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for our environment and ecosystem. If you’d like to join the millions of people around the world who are making small but important changes to help sustain our ecosystem, try these helpful environmental tips, courtesy of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Enjoy!

Play it safe this spring, from Dr. Schwartz & Team

With spring here, many children, teens and adults in the greater Salisbury area will once again pick up the ball, bring the bat out of seasonal retirement, and lace up their cleats to hit the fields for the return of spring sports! April is National Facial Protection Month, and during this time, Dr. Schwartz and our dedicated team urge our young athletes to play it safe when out on the field. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults will have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events this year.

Here are a few ways to ensure your mouth’s safety this spring, courtesy of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists:

1. Wear mouth guards for contact sports such as baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse.
2. Wear a helmet
3. Wear protective eyewear
4. Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
5. Be alert, even as a spectator

We hope that helps. Protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of these tips, please contact us at Schwartz Orthodontics. Stay safe and have fun!