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Here at Kennell Orthodontics we look forward to giving back to our community. During the month of November, we will be accepting and donating non-perishable food items to our local Boys and Girls Club! Donations will be accepted until November 15th. Each of our office locations will have their own donation boxes.

Where?

Laconia - 783 North Main Street
Laconia, NH 03246

Plymouth - 94 Boulder Point Dr, Plymouth, NH 03264

Littleton - 81 Bethlehem Rd, Littleton, NH 03561

We would like to thank everyone who has donated and shared the word for this food drive. We appreciate all of your support!

We all know what the month of November also brings us...THANKSGIVING!  

While going through orthodontic treatment there are some limitations of foods you can have. But we still want you to be able to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones. Listed below are some Braces friendly foods!

Soft meats: Ham, Turkey

Bread

Stuffing

Casseroles 

Cooked vegetables 

Desserts: Jell-O, Pudding, Cakes, Pie

AVOID: Sticky, Chewy, Hard, Crunchy foods 

Happy October! For those who don't know, it’s National Orthodontic Health Month. This month-long event is organized by the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.

Dr.Kennell and our team realize that this is a great opportunity for us to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene.

Brushing and flossing is essential in maintaining good oral hygiene. While in orthodontic treatment you want to make sure you're brushing after every meal and flossing daily. We understand that during the month of October Halloween is a commonly celebrated holiday. We won't want you to miss out on this fun so listed below are braces friendly candy.

• Hershey’s Chocolate Bar
• Hershey’s Kisses
• Peppermint Patties
• 3 Musketeers
• Kit Kat

The AAO recommends patients avoid the following Halloween treats, or recipes with these ingredients:

• Caramel
• Nuts
• Popcorn (including un-popped kernels)
• Taffy
• Jellybeans
• Hard pretzels
• Licorice
• Bubblegum

National Orthodontic Health Month also aims to recognize the dedicated work of orthodontists like Dr. Kennell and other dental professionals in Laconia, NH.

And of course, if you ever have any questions feel free to give us a call at the office or ask at your next appointment.

Rule of thumb is, if you're unsure about being able to eat certain foods or candy. We will ask that you bring it into the office so Dr.Kennell can try said food or candy himself. He will then let you know if it's braces friendly or not!!

As much as we love Summer, we know the beginning of August is a reminder in a few short weeks, Back to School activities will be in full swing!  Kennell Orthodontics wants to send your children back to school prepared for school life with braces or new orthodontic treatments. Pack your child their very own "Back to School with Braces" kit - something as simple as a ziplock plastic bag including items such as:  Orthopicks, orthodontic rubber bands, mini toothbrush and toothpaste, orthodontic wax, small mirror, floss, retainer case and tissues. This kit can easily be tucked into their backpack or locker and will help as a reminder of orthodontic care even when at school.  Start the school year off right with these reminders:

• Bring retainer cases to lunch room and keep retainer in it to avoid accidentally throwing it away with lunch trash.
• Always wear protective mouth guard for all fall sports - this will help prevent brackets from breaking and inner lip from rubbing against braces.

Stay ahead of the Back to School shopping rush by preparing these orthodontic kits now

The Kennell Ortho team would also like to invite you to our end of summer Patient Appreciation night!

When: Friday August 26th

Where: Smitty's Cinema Tilton NH 5pm-8pm

Just RSVP on our Facebook page! We will have food and prizes! 

Kick back and enjoy the last weeks of summer!!