Independence Day fun facts with Bishop Orthodontics!

Just one week from today, our staff at Bishop Orthodontics will celebrate our nation's 234th birthday. Here are some fun facts about Independence Day we know you'll enjoy! Enjoy the rest of the weekend everyone!!

- Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.

- The major objection to being ruled by Britain was taxation without representation, which meant that people didn't want to be taxed by a government that did not represent them.

- America's first official flag was raised in 1777 and had 13 stars and 13 stripes, representing the 13 original colonies.

- In 1941, Congress declared 4th of July a federal legal holiday. It is one of the few federal holidays that have not been moved to the nearest Friday or Monday.

- America's mascot, the bald eagle, can achieve speeds of up to 200 miles per hour when making a predatory dive. During a normal flight, bald eagles can travel up to 30 miles per hour.

- Someone who specializes in the history of flags is called a vexillologist.

- The word ‘patriotism’ comes from the Latin patria, which means ‘homeland’ or ‘fatherland.’

- According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans consume over 150 million hot dogs during their Independence Day festivities.

- Speaking of food, there's a 1-in-6 chance the beef on your backyard grill came from the great state of Texas. The Lone Star State is America's leader in the production of cattle and calves.

More happy patients at Bishop Orthodontics!

Bishop Orthodontics, serving Edwards, Frisco and surrounding areas in Eagle County, has been receiving some great patient reviews lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Dr. Alton Bishop and our team!

"Dr Bishop and everyone in this office is so friendly and helpful." ~ Angela T.

"So far, very friendly and helpful. The first appointment was a bit of a whirlwind. I was not expecting to get so much done (spacers, impressions) the first time in, but glad we did!" ~ Allison S.

"Although we have just met, both you and Shirlene seem very genuine and personable!" ~ Judy W.

"Great one-on-one with my child." ~ Karliena W.

"Dr. Bishop is the most understanding, reasonable, sweet, honest, sensible,real loving, patient kind of person. He has been so great knowing my personal, sensitive, fearful, situation toward dentist. I think him for being that special person that he is." ~ Stephanie A.

At the movies with Bishop Orthodontics!

Dr. Alton Bishop and our entire team look forward to seeing all of you at our Patient Appreciation Day on Friday, July 16th at 9:30 a.m. at The Riverwalk Theatre in Edwards.

We will be showing three different movies. The films include: The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Despicable Me and The Last Airbender.

We encourage you to bring a friend or siblings! Admission is FREE.

See you all there!

Share your summer plans with Bishop Orthodontics!

At Bishop Orthodontics, we're having a difficult time believing it's already June. As the school year comes to an end for a lot of Dr. Bishop's patients, the days get longer and the temperatures begin to climb, there’s no better way to beat the heat than jump into a pool or cool off under the shade with a beverage. For a lot of our patients in Edwards, Frisco and surrounding areas, summer brings a chance to get away from it all and escape every-day life, if only for a week. For others, it means a season of relaxation and relief from homework and other duties.

What about you?

What are your plans for summer? Do you have any interesting plans for a family vacation? We want to see when and how you are all spending your summer vacations. If you’re going somewhere exotic, we'd like to hear about it! If you're going camping, awesome! Even if you're staying at home, that can be fun, too.

Please feel free to share your summer plans and experiences with us on our Facebook page as the summer rolls along! Don't forget about our summer contests!