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How to Help Your
Child Floss
Encouraging kids to floss is a challenge for most parents, but
it becomes even more challenging when children have
braces. The wires on top of the braces prevent you from
flossing traditionally, and it's very difficult to do on your
own. Orthodontics is a very important part in creating a
beautiful smile, but to maintain a healthy smile it takes
commitment from parents to make sure teeth stay healthy
while they are being straightened.
Here are four tricks to make it easier for a child wearing
braces to floss regularly:
Use The Right Tool
Using floss on teeth with braces is difficult and frustrating.
Sliding the floss between the teeth above the wire is a bit like
threading a needle. An orthodontic floss threader is an
inexpensive and disposable tool available in nearly any store
that sells toothbrushes and toothpaste. It is indispensable
when flossing teeth with braces because it allows you to pull
the floss through the teeth above the wire and reach the gum
line.
Help Younger Children Floss
Do not expect younger children with braces to have the
dexterity required to floss successfully. You most likely will
need to help your child floss. It is best to have him sit in a
well-lit area. If your child has a difficult time sitting still,
have him sit where he can watch a favorite show or listen to
music while you floss.
Use Waxed Floss
Non-wax floss is more likely to catch on braces, and
leave behind shreds of floss. When flossing with
braces, it is best to use waxed floss with a floss
threader, which will easily slip around the wire.
Gently slide the floss up into the gum line of both
teeth before removing the floss and threader and going
to the next tooth.
Alternative to Floss
Even with the help of a parent, sometimes flossing can
be too difficult for a child. A soft pic is a good
alternative to flossing. Periodontitis say that it is
approximately 95% as effect as flossing.
While dental care is important for all kids, children
with braces should be especially encouraged to take
care of their teeth. Parents should play an active role
in ensuring proper dental care. We recommend that
after your child brushes his teeth at night that a parent
double checks to make sure all the food is gone and
help him floss. Flossing with braces will take your
child about twice as long as flossing teeth without
braces, but it must be done regularly to prevent
gingivitis and plaque buildup.
KING AND MCCUNE ORTHODONTICS
FALL 2015
A Big Congratulation!
Dr. McCune is excited to announce that she is
expecting her fourth child and Dr. King’s 7th
grandchild! Both Dr. McCune and her husband,
Dave, are one of four, so they are thrilled to
complete their family with a fourth child. She is
due in April, and everyone in the office is excited to
find out if she is having a girl or a boy.
Back to School Contest
Winner
We are excited to announce that Wren Peppers won
our Back to School Contest! She received a Willy’s
gift card. Yum! We all love Mexican food. Thanks
to everyone who participated by donating school
supplies. The Atlanta Community Food Bank was
excited to receive all of it.
Get Involved!
Sign Up Online!
Sign up on our website or in the office to ring the
bell for the Salvation Army. Everyone who rings
the bell in November or December will be entered
to win the contest. The bell will be available
Monday- Saturday. Come join us and bring your
friends!
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KING AND MCCUNE ORTHODONTICS
FALL 2015
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PATIENTS!
Toby Allers
Anna Kate Anderson
Annie Ballard
Emmy Battista
Isabel Brown
Kahsavyah Buckley
Ryan Cain
Haseley Caine
Gavron Campbell
Luke Carbonara
JR Chambers
William Coleman
Mason Corbett
Frank Decker
Vince DeLorenzo
Mia Dolinger
Camille Donaldson
Christian Doran
Jack Drewry
Douglas Dumont
Grey Eikhoff
Chloe Emch
Max Fancher
Brooke Fortin
Berry Fox
Justin Frediani
Sophia Ghegan
Nora Goodman
Cooper Griggs
Michael Hagerty
Thomas Harris
Grace Hatfield
Evans Hatfield
Hughes Henderson
Ainsley Hillman
Reese Hillman
Cullen Hillman
Olivia Hinson
William Holmes
Katherine Hoover
Kennedy Howard
Kameron Hughes
Taylor Hunter
Sophia Jarboe
Maddalena Jones
Dotsie Jones
Alex Karamanolis
Penny King
Sophia Mador
Trey Matthews
SL McGill
Sebastian Montana
Lily Morris
Aditi Pande
Sydney Penick
Cole Peppers
Maggie Pitman
Maggie Pope
Ellis Prigge
Ethan Roman
Elise Roman
Will Rothschild
Schyler Rowland
Kate Saxon
Miriam Schatz
Pierce Schmidt-Fellner
Christa Schulz
Brown Shearer
Ruqayya Siddiqui
Sydney Silverstein
Tyler Smith
Maggie Stollmack
Alexander Swann
Mackenzie Watson
Ali West
Dylan West
John Williams
Daven Yadav
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
PATIENTS RECENTLY OUT OF
BRACES!
Isabel Battista
Celeste Bolden
Hannah Brown
Colin Carroll
Bennet Coker
Caillin Cooke
Mitchell Cross
Spencer Cross
Nick Eller
Claire Emch
Walker Espy
Robert Espy
Victoria Graham
Forrest Greenway
Ben Grisham
Alexander Herman
Porter Hunley
Harris Lowe
Zoe Madlem
Ann Myrick
McGrew
Jared Miley
Jane Miller
Emmy Mininberg
Haley Minne
Charlie Mitchell
Elizabeth Morris
Naina Murthy
Adam Natal
Mya O’Hargain
Banks Platford
Giovanna Rocha
Will Sanders
Charles Sharp
Nicky Stafford
Sally Stuart
Brady Tindall
Charlie Trimble
KK Vidal
Caroline Watson
Robert Weber
Elizabeth Wise
Lauren Napier
Orthodontic Facts
 Make sure to spend at least
2 minutes brushing in the
morning and at night. The
cleaner your teeth are the
faster they move!
 Wearing your rubber bands
is a crucial part of your
treatment. Besides
shortening the length of
your treatment, they also
correct your bite, which
can keep you from grinding
your teeth.
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KING AND MCCUNE ORTHODONTICS
FALL 2015
Office Shenanigans
In August, our office went to Blue Ridge Mountains for the weekend. There we met up
with several other female orthodontists and their staff. It was a great weekend filled with
learning how to improve our office as well as enjoying the great outdoors!
Office Information
King and McCune Orthodontics
3401 Northside Parkway
Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 233-1972
[email protected]
Open M-F 8:30-5
http://www.kingmccuneorthodontics.com/
Front Row Left to Right: Dr. McCune, Carol,
Emily, Melissa, and Dr. King
Back Row Left to Right: Angie, MC, Alyson, Kris,
and Sasha
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