Happy Thanksgiving, from Dr. Charles Ruff

Here at the office of Dr. Charles Ruff, we are very thankful for all of our amazing patients! Our doctor and team would like to wish everyone a fun and safe Thanksgiving. We also want to remind everyone to brush and floss after indulging in the big meal.

If you have any stories or pictures to share with us, we encourage you to post them on our Facebook page or give us a call!

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Cool kids get braces with Dr. Charles Ruff!

Braces today are “cool” and—many would say—even “fun.” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s teens.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Different color options and the ability to change colors, for example, provide exciting ways for young patients to customize appearances. That enthusiasm helps them to feel good about their orthodontic treatment with Dr. Ruff, and may contribute to the success of treatment.

Getting social with Dr. Ruff and team

At the office of Dr. Charles Ruff, we embrace technology, whether it’s through the innovative treatments we offer, our high-tech web site or our Facebook fan page. As you can probably tell, we love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas and photos from our Halloween Candy Buyback weekend on our fan page. For social media to work, we understand that conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social networks are hugely popular these days, we know they’re unpredictable and ever-changing.

While Dr. Ruff and our staff take a little time to research how to best use social media, we thought we’d ask you, our loyal patients: How would you like us to use our social networks? What would you like us to share on our blog? Please post your thoughts or give us a call!

The Great Halloween Candy Buyback at the office of Dr. Charles Ruff

Did you attend Dr. Ruff's Great Halloween Candy Buyback this evening? If not, you still have another chance to trade in your Halloween candy for cash!

This Saturday, Nov. 6th, Dr. Ruff and our team will be hosting another candy drop off from 10am until 12pm at our office. While trick or treating is fun, it's no good for your teeth or braces. For every pound of candy that you share, 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.

We can't wait to see all of our patients at The Great Halloween Candy Buyback! If you have any questions about the candy buyback, or if you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ruff, don't hesitate to give us a call.

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.