For centuries, many have believed in messages written in the stars and constellations. Some people look to their astrological sign to understand their personalities and preferences better, and even to foresee their destiny.

Whether you’re a firm believer in astrology or just read your horoscope for fun now and then, your perfect band color according to the zodiac awaits below.

Aries – Red

You’re passionate, enthusiastic, and full of energy the world needs. You have an ability to light an inspirational flame in yourself and others.

Taurus – Green

You value growth and are filled with earth energy. Close relationships with family and friends are the foundation of your life.

Gemini – Orange

Orange is the color of diversity and inspiration. You have a knack for readily socializing with other people and value a close-knit community.

Cancer – Violet

Cancers have the ability to look deep within themselves for guidance and inspiration. Your thoughts dwell in the realm of dreams and emotion, and fill you with a deep understanding of those around you.

Leo – Yellow

Your humor, intelligence, and courage light up your surroundings like the sun. Use your charisma and positivity to help you achieve great things.

Virgo – Blue

Blue reflects your calm and peaceful personality. People come to you when they need guidance and your caring instinct for others runs strong.

Libra – Green

Your personality is both enchanting and delightful. Your ability to find a solution and heal is uplifting to those around you.

Scorpio – Red

You are full of passion and knowledge. You know your true value, and feeling accepted is important to keep your flame ignited.

Sagittarius – Violet

Violet reflects your electric enthusiasm for life. With your wisdom and passion for truth, you are always striving to reach your next goal.

Capricorn – Blue

Your perception is unmatched, and you’re able to see through the confusion to identify what truly matters. Your confidence and clarity will help you accomplish what you need to do.

Aquarius – Violet

Aquarians are sensitive, creative, and love to share their understanding with the world. You find joy in art, music, and writing to show others your special view of things.

Pisces – Indigo

You have powerful perception and your instincts are often correct. Your ability to understand emotions helps those around you to stay connected and present in the moment.

Next time you visit our Woodbury or Cottage Grove office, ask Dr. Curtis Dunn for the band color that goes with your sign!

Can you believe it’s already October? I don’t know about you, but our office is ready to welcome all things spooky.  At Dunn Orthodontics we enjoy getting in the Halloween spirit so much that we’ve already got all our decor up and our costumes planned. The votes are in from our Facebook poll, and this year my staff and I will dress up as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It’s going to be tough to beat my tooth fairy costume! That was my favorite costume to date.

I can’t wait to see the creative costumes my patients come in as! There’s nothing quite like the excitement that children have when they are dressed up as their favorite characters. The first costume I remember from my childhood is a pirate costume from when I was 7. What’s a costume from childhood you remember?

As with almost every holiday, there’s always something delicious to look forward to. For Halloween, it’s all the great candy options. My personal favorite? Snickers. Candy doesn’t get much better than the delicious combination of chocolate and caramel.

In addition to the costumes, the candy, and the decor, there are so many great movies, too. I like to keep it funny rather than scary, so my favorite movie to watch to ring in Halloween is Young Frankenstein.

A memory I have from a Halloween past is carrying my young children through the snow during the blizzard of 1991. What a time! What are some of your memorable moments from a past Halloween?

We will host our annual Candy Buy Back on Monday, November 4th in both our locations again this year. We will buy kids unwanted candy back at $1/lb. All candy collected will be donated to the local Ronald McDonald house. And whichever local school collectively brings in the most pounds of candy will receive $1000 donation from our practice.

We can’t wait to see the costumes that you all come up with.  Don’t forget to take care of your braces and brush extra well if you’re indulging in Halloween treats! My team and I look forward to seeing you in the office.

All Hallows’ Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over the world. Some scholars claim that Halloween originated from Celtic festivals that honored the dead or that celebrated the harvest, while others doubt that there’s any connection at all to Samhain (a Gaelic harvest festival.) Regardless of its origin, our team at the orthodontist office of Dr. Curtis Dunn hopes that Halloween is fun and enjoyed by all of our awesome patients!

Trick or treat?

In North America, Halloween is predominantly celebrated by children who dress up in costumes, which range from scary to cute, who then go around the neighborhood knocking on doors asking “trick or treat”, and they are given candy in return. Trick-or-treating is a time honored tradition, and though many parents groan at the pounds and pounds of candy collected by youngsters and fear for the health of their teeth, there are a few things you can do to help their teeth stay in great shape until the candy is gone:

• Limit the amount of candy they can consume each day
• Have them brush their teeth after eating candy
• Avoid hard, chewy candies as they can stick in hard to brush places
• Keep candy out of sight to reduce temptation
• Don’t buy candy too far in advance to limit pre-Halloween consumption
• Help or encourage your children to floss

Halloween Fun

Halloween isn’t just about gorging on candy; there are other events associated with this festive day including carving jack-o’-lanterns, painting pumpkins, decorating sugar cookies, bobbing for apples, going to haunted houses, or just curling up on the couch with a bowl full of popcorn and watching some classic, scary movies.

Halloween Around the World

Some countries, like Australia, frown upon Halloween, claiming it is an American event and not based in Australian culture, while others like Italy have embraced the fun and celebrate much as Canadians and Americans do. Mexicans have been celebrating this fun day since around 1960, and it marks the beginning of the Day of the Dead festival. Some countries in Europe have come late to the party, but since the 1990s, countries like Sweden, Norway, and Germany have started celebrating Halloween as well, and finding children in costumes or having ghosts hanging in windows has become commonplace.

Halloween is about fun; stepping outside our normal lives and donning a costume or gathering with friends to knock on doors and ask for candy is as much a part of our culture as hot dogs and barbecue on Labor Day. Have a safe and happy Halloween from the team at Dunn Ortho!