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
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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
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
Invisalign for Teens – Made to MoveIf you’re considering orthodontic treatment to improve your smile, then you probably already know that Invisalign is one of the most popular treatments out there today. Invisalign allows your teeth to quite effortlessly move into a new position, resulting in a smile that you’ll be proud of and loveRead more
What’s the Difference Between a Dentist and An Orthodontist?If you’re like many people, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What’s the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist”? Both are teeth experts, but where does a dentist end, and an orthodontist begin? It’s important to remember that both dentists and orthodontists help to improve your oral health –Read more
Why Invest in Orthodontic Treatment?Did you know that a person’s smile is consistently ranked as one of the first things people notice when meeting someone for the first time? That means that there’s a lot of good reasons to invest in orthodontic treatment! With your smile being one of the first characteristics noticed about you, making sureRead more
Best Tips During Braces TreatmentIf you’ve recently started Orthodontic treatment, or if you’re considering getting braces, there’s a few things that you’re probably wondering. Will they hurt, what will they look like, etc. But the most important question that you should ask is – How do I get the best results from my braces?Your decisionRead more
Calling all athletes, coaches, teachers and parents! April is National Facial Protection Month and so five of the nation’s top dental associations, including the American Association of Orthodontists, want to remind everyone to play it safe during recreational and organized sports. Taking certain precautions (i.e. wearing mouth guards, helmets, protective eyewear, and face shields) duringRead more
It’s voting time!Once again, we’ve been nominated for Florida Villager’s 2019 Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Award! We need your help to make it two years in a row! You can vote for Pinecrest Orthodontics as follows:1- Fill in your name and email address2- Click on the first category below (“Restaurants”)3- Click on eachRead more
How Does Invisalign Move My Teeth?If you’re in the process of researching Invisalign treatment, one of the first questions you’re probably asking yourself is – How does Invisalign move teeth?It’s a great question, and the answer is actually pretty simple!Although Invisalign treatment has many differences when compared to traditional braces (e.g. it is removable, moreRead more
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