October 20th, 2011

Fall Contest: how many pumpkin seeds are in our pumpkin!!!
(October 17th - November 17th OR until the Pumpkin dies)
On the Front Desk inside our office is a large pumpkin. Guess the number of pumpkin seeds inside the pumpkin.
The 5 contestants who come closest to the correct number of seeds will WIN an iPod Shuffle.
Just fill out your appointment stub when you make your follow-up appointment with your name, phone number, and your guess for the amount of seeds in the pumpkin. If you do not have an appointment during our contest, you can look at the picture above and mail in your guess or drop by the office to enter.
Good luck and Happy Fall!!
-Dr. Tony Skanchy and the office staff
October 11th, 2011
Cold and flu season is here - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that a common cold usually includes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and coughing. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks.
To promote a healthy and clean environment, Dr. Tony Skanchy and our entire staff give a great deal of attention to sanitation and sterilization in our Sandy office at all times, as well as following all requirements for sterilizing instruments and work surfaces. For the protection of other patients and our staff at Alta View Orthodontics, we always ask that patients reschedule their appointments if they have any type of cold or illness that can infect others.
And remember to constantly wash your hands and avoid contact with those who are ill! Stay Healthy!
October 7th, 2011

Happy October! For those who don't know, National Orthodontic Health Month. This month-long event is organized by our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.
Dr. Tony Skanchy and our team realize this is a great opportunity for us and to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene. National Orthodontic Health Month also aims to recognize the dedicated work of orthodontists like Dr. Skanchy and other dental professionals in Sandy.
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 have any questions, please feel free to give us a call, ask us on Facebook or ask Dr. Skanchy during your visit this month!
September 28th, 2011
Fall is here, and sometimes we here at Alta View Orthodontics just feel like a hot delicious meal is in order. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) fall dish that is sure to delight. Dr. Tony Skanchy would like to remind you that a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment.
Pasta Pomodorini
Ingredients:
• ¾ pound spaghetti or spaghetti
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• ¼ cup sliced garlic
• ½ teaspoon finely minced Calabrian chilies, or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pint small cherry tomatoes, stems removed, crushed between your thumb and forefinger
• Sea salt, preferably gray salt
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, each torn into 2 or 3 pieces
• Wedge of Parmesan cheese
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta. While the pasta cooks, heat the 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the garlic and cook until the slivers are golden brown and crisp, then add the chilies and cook for about 30 seconds. Raise the heat to high and add the tomatoes. Simmer briskly to soften the tomatoes and thicken the juices, about 3 minutes. Season with salt. When the pasta is al dente, scoop out about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Return the pasta to the warm pot off the heat. Add the sauce and the basil and mix well. Add some of the reserved cooking water if the pasta seems dry. Transfer to a warmed serving bowl and grate Parmesan over the top to taste. Drizzle with a little more olive oil. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
Enjoy this great fall dish and have a great week!
-From Dr. Skanchy and staff