Dr. Ruff recognizes Brenda and Sara, two of our amazing staff members!

Dr. Ruff would like to recognize two of our wonderful staff members, Brenda and Sara. Brenda, our Administrative Coordinator, just celebrated her 4th anniversary at the practice of Dr. Ruff. Orthodontic Assistant, Sara, just celebrated her 7th anniversary with our team.

A few words from Brenda and Sara:

Brenda- "I really enjoy getting to know our patients and seeing their beautiful smiles develop along with their self-confidence. My goal is to make sure that your non-clinical experience in our office is wonderful!"

Sara- "I love all aspects of working in the orthodontic field, and what I love the most is seeing patients grow throughout their treatment and to know I was part of creating that beautiful smile."

Be sure to say hello to Brenda and Sara the next time you're in for an appointment!

How are you earning Ruff Bucks?

At the office of Dr. Charles J. Ruff, we know how important proper oral care is for the health of your teeth and the success of your orthodontic treatment. To encourage our patients to develop a daily oral care routine while they're wearing braces, and visit our office every six weeks, we give one Ruff Buck to our patients at each appointment. Also, if a patient wears their Dr. Ruff t-shirt to the appointment they will receive an extra Ruff Buck.

Ruff Bucks can be traded in for a variety of prizes at our office, including gift cards, webkins, toys, and other prizes! For more information about orthodontic treatment, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ruff, don't hesitate to give us a call.

Dr. Ruff announces our Great Halloween Candy Buyback!

Dr. Ruff and team are excited to announce our National Orthodontic Health Month event, The Great Halloween Candy Buyback. Trick or treating is fun, but it's no good for your teeth or braces. That's why Dr. Ruff would like to buy back your candy this year!

For every pound of candy that you bring in to our office, Dr. Ruff will pay you $1. We will also be donating all of the candy, as well as toothbrushes, to our troops through Operation Gratitude.




The Candy Buyback will take place Thursday, Nov. 4th between 4:30- 6:00pm. There will also be a drawing for prizes, the opportunity to meet local troops, tour a Hummer, send notes to our servicemen, and you will get a goody bag!

Dr. Ruff and our team look forward to seeing all of our patients at The Great Halloween Candy Buyback! As always, don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions, or if you would like to schedule a consultation.

October is National Orthodontic Health Month

Can you believe October is already upon us? October happens to be National Orthodontic Health Month, and this month-long event is organized by our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.

Many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are going through orthodontic treatment, and these treats may cause damage that could prolong your treatment time. The AAO recommends patients avoid the following Halloween treats, or recipes with these ingredients:

• Caramel
• Nuts
• Popcorn (including un-popped kernels)
• Taffy
• Jelly beans
• Hard pretzels
• Licorice
• Bubblegum
• Taco chips
• Ice

If you happen to damage your braces, please give Dr. Ruff and our staff a call immediately. Typically, small problems can be solved over the phone. Loose brackets or wires can usually be made more comfortable by applying some wax until the you can come into our office.