A season of thanks

Dr. Beth Faber and our entire orthodontic staff extend our best wishes to you, our patients and referring doctors, for a wonderful Thanksgiving.

We appreciate the opportunity to work together with you in the creation of your ideal smile. We'd like to know, what are you most thankful for this year? Leave us a comment, or if you have any photos or stories to share with us, we encourage you to post them on our Facebook page.

Happy Thanksgiving everybody.

Ask Faber Orthodontics: Do germs live on toothbrushes?

Fall is here, and with it the dreaded cold and flu season. After recovering from your cold, Dr. Beth and our team at Faber Orthodontics will tell you one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush!

Germs can linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by continuing to use the same toothbrush. Be smart - keep a spare, just in case! To protect your toothbrush from bacteria all year long, consider the following tips:

• Wash your hands before and after brushing

• Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen

• Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster

• Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Worn bristles are less effective in properly cleaning your teeth, and can actually be damaging to teeth if used too long!

Hope this tip helps! Feel free to call us in Tappahannock or Kilmarnock if you have any questions or ask us on Facebook.

Does Dr. Beth have your current contact info?

There is a nasty winter ahead! Please help us get prepared by calling us and letting us know if you have any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed!

At times of power outages and bad weather, we need to be able to get a hold of you. Please give us a call with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so we may be able to reach you. Thank you and Happy Holidays from Dr. Beth Faber and team!

Dr. Beth Faber and team want to know: How was your Halloween?

Happy November, everybody! Believe it or not, we’re almost in full holiday mode! But before Dr. Beth Faber and our team forget about the spooky month that was, we’d like to know how you celebrated Halloween! What did you wear? How much candy did you get? Did you have fun?

If you have any photos or videos from Halloween night that you would like to share with us, please send them our way or feel free to post them on our Facebook page! We hope you all had a happy and safe Halloween! Also, what are you up to this month? Anything exciting happening in your life? If so, we’d love to hear all about it.

Lastly, have you been in for a dental checkup lately? It’s important that you see your general dentist, as well as visiting Faber Orthodontics during your orthodontic treatment. If you have questions about your treatment or just want some general information, give us a call or ask us during your next visit with Dr. Beth!

Have a great rest of the week!