February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, from Dr. Gordon Honig

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

For kids wearing traditional braces, brushing and flossing can become more difficult, requiring extra time and vigilance to remove food particles that accumulate on and between the teeth and in braces. New options for braces such as Invisalign Teen, which is removable, make it easier for kids to maintain good oral health during orthodontic treatment.

If the health of your teeth is ignored during treatment with braces, the results can be significantly compromised. Dr. Honig is available to explain why effective brushing and flossing is one of the most critical actions needed from patients during orthodontic treatment. Have you visited Dr. Honig lately? Give us a call!

With Dr. Honig, quick and easy access to your account online!

Access to your account, 24/7. Sounds nice and convenient, doesn’t it?

Patients at the orthodontic office of Gordon C. Honig enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—on our web site. You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages! Just see what some of Dr. Honig‘s patients are saying about this innovative service:

"This is very convenient. I love this service!!" ~ Susan T.

"It is extremely convenient to check on my account during the day at work." ~ Adam L.

"I loved being able to view the pictures of my daughters teeth. I always look forward to seeing how much they have improved. Now I can see before the visit." ~ David G.

"Quick and easily accessible information." ~ Raymond W.

You, too, may sign up for this convenient service on our web site by clicking the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions!

Another storm! Be careful out there!

The weather conditions here in Delaware are intense as ever this week! Snow, ice and heavy winds all make for difficult driving and walking conditions. Dr. Honig and our team would like to remind you to be safe when you're out and about! Here's some helpful advice for cold and snowy weather:

1. Winterize your vehicle: This includes checking your tire pressure, inspecting all belts and hoses, making sure the battery is fully charged, switching to a thinner grade of engine oil for better performance in colder temperatures and inspect the wipers and wiper fluid to ensure better visibility.

2. Drive, accelerate, and brake slowly: Make sure you begin to decelerate well in advance of turning a corner. If you go into a skid, turn your wheels into the skid and accelerate slightly to regain control of the vehicle.

3. Pack an emergency road kit and learn common emergency signs: Get to know winter driving basics, such as always having extra oil and antifreeze, blankets and drinking water, and emergency road flares. Your cell phone should be with you at all times, and if you have an extra, keep a spare charger in your vehicle.

4. Learn how to install tire chains: Choose chains that are easy to install, and then practice putting them on and taking them off a few times in your driveway or parking lot.

5. Learn how to fix a flat tire: Flat tires are easy to fix if you have the right tools and you know what to do. Make sure your spare tire is properly inflated and in good condition, and be sure you have a full set of tools, including a good jack that you know how to operate and a lug wrench that will get the job done.

6. Learn how to jump start a car: If you should experience a battery that has lost power, you'll need a set of jumper cables and someone who can lend you a car. This helpful video explains how to properly jump start your vehicle.

Finally, if you don't feel safe going out, you can always reschedule your appointment. At the office of Gordon C. Honig our patients' well-being is our primary concern, and that includes staying safe (and warm) on the roads during this storm!

Dr. Honig wants to know: What do you love about our community?

The orthodontic office of Gordon C. Honig, located in Newark and Middletown, and serving surrounding communities, is situated around some pretty special neighborhoods. Each is unique with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our amazing patients) living within.

Today, Dr. Honig and our team thought we'd ask: What are your favorite things about Newark or Middletown? Is there a local event you attend every year? Do you have a favorite eatery? Perhaps a favorite Delaware getaway?

Please feel free to share some information about your favorite local hang-outs in Newark, Middletown or other local communities, and everything you love best about “your neck of the woods.” And, who knows, Dr. Honig and team just might post your response on our social networks! Enjoy the rest of your week!