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Thank you to everyone for participating and 'liking' Diehl Orthodontic's Facebook page. We are excited to report we are currently at 308 likes!

Don't forget to tell your family and friends to 'like' our page and that every click of their mouse goes to support local non-profits including Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, Bonne Meres and The Believe Walk.

We are running this program through December 31, 2011. Thank you for your support and for helping Diehl Orthodontics make a difference in our community.

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All of us at Diehl Orthodontics want to remind you to "Like" us on Facebook for a good cause! This fall you can join us in supporting a few local non-profit organizations with the simple click of a mouse!

For every person who “likes” us on Facebook through December 31st, Dr. Diehl will make a donation to the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, Bonne Meres and The Believe Walk. Please share our Facebook page with your friends and family, and help us make a difference.

Thank you in advance for helping us support these wondering causes!

At Diehl Orthodontics, we know nobody likes getting plaque on their teeth. Here are five other ways you can avoid that dreaded enemy of the teeth during orthodontic treatment, courtesy of WebMD.

Let’s start with brushing regularly. Brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste is vital to a healthy mouth. Make sure you softly brush all the surfaces of your teeth.

Next on the list is flossing daily: a simple daily flossing between teeth clears away plaque before it can cause damage and can also clean plaque at the gum line. Plaque is known to reach the spaces between teeth.

Also, evading a trip to the dentist is probably not a great idea. Let’s say you brush and floss daily. You’re still at risk for plaque. With time, the plaque hardens and turns into tartar. Consider visiting your general dentist at least twice a year or as recommended by your dentist, and you have a lower chance of getting cavities or losing your teeth while wearing braces.

You’ll also want to stop avoiding those fruits and veggies. Believe it or not, there are foods out there that play a key role in keeping plaque off our teeth. They include apples, carrots, cucumbers and other raw fruits and vegetables. You can still eat these types of fruits and veggies if you have braces, but be sure to cut them up into bite sized pieces to avoid breaking off brackets.

Finally, before you pick up that candy bar, remember to not give in to your sweet tooth. Consuming sugary drinks or eating candy or other junk food allows sugar to stick to our teeth. The bacteria, then, becomes plaque, which turns into acid and damages our teeth. Avoiding these five bad habits keeps your plaque in check and your mouth as healthy as can be during your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Diehl. If you have any questions, give us a call or ask us on Facebook!

Cold and flu season is here - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that a common cold usually includes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and coughing. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks.

To promote a healthy and clean environment, Dr. Byron Diehl and our entire staff give a great deal of attention to sanitation and sterilization in our Redlands office at all times, as well as following all requirements for sterilizing instruments and work surfaces. For the protection of other patients and our staff at Orthodontics by Byron E. Diehl, DDS, MS, we always ask that patients reschedule their appointments if they have any type of cold or illness that can infect others.

And remember to constantly wash your hands and avoid contact with those who are ill! Stay Healthy!