For most kids, October is exciting because it means Halloween is just around the corner. For Orthodontists, October is thrilling because it is National Orthodontic Health Month! This is a month dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits and importance of orthodontic treatment and a time to celebrate beautiful, healthy smiles. We at Pinecrest OrthodonticsRead more
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Play it SafeSpring is in full swing, and many have thankfully returned to activities that such as team sports. April is National Facial Protection Month and so as an orthodontist I want to remind everyone to always play it safe during recreational and organized sports. Taking certain precautions (i.e. wearing mouth guards, helmets, protective eyewear,Read more
Give the gift of a beautiful smile for the holidays!It’s hard to believe the end-of-year holidays are here already! Now is the time to make sure we have those holiday shopping lists ready. While you are brainstorming for holiday gifts, let me offer an option you may not have considered: orthodontic treatment! There is trulyRead more
October is National Orthodontic Health MonthFall is here, and October is in fact my favorite month of the year! Not only does it bring pumpkin spice, cooler weather, and the holiday of Halloween, October is also National Orthodontic Health Month. This is the time that orthodontists throughout North America celebrate beautiful healthy smiles and aimRead more
Did you know that Invisalign is now an orthodontic treatment option for young children? One of the coolest products that I currently offer for kids in my practice is Invisalign First. It embodies the same impressive technology as Invisalign for adults and teens but is specifically geared towards younger children who have a mix ofRead more
As an orthodontist, I will always be an advocate for beautiful teeth. There is not a moreappealing feature on a person than an attractive smile. However, the achievement of a perfectsmile should never be attempted at the expense of one’s oral health. Why do I say this? Unfortunately, there has been an increase in the pastRead more
Water, Nature’s Drink!Along with the romance of Valentine’s Day, February also brings National Children’s Dental Health Month, which is a month-long health observance promoted by the American Dental Association. It brings together dental health professionals in an effort to promote great oral health habits in children. As an orthodontist who treats both children and adults,Read more
Timely Tips for a Spooktacular Smile this Halloween!Halloween need not be a scary time for teeth and those undergoing orthodontic treatment! We at Pinecrest Orthodontics, in conjunction with the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), want to keep your smile bright, especially during the holidays when “sticky” temptations are heightened. October is National Orthodontic Health Month,Read more
Caring for your Invisalign aligners during the COVID-19 PandemicDuring this unprecedented time in our history we are faced with tremendous uncertainty regarding the novel Coronavirus and its potential impact. In a short period of time it has become all encompassing and affecting virtually every aspect of our lives. We have learned that in order toRead more
An Ode to FluorideWhen we think of special events in the month of February, Valentine’s Day always tops the list. February also happens to be National Children’s Dental Health Month, which is a month-long national health observance promoted by the American Dental Association. It brings together dental health professionals in an effort to promote greatRead more