June 3rd, 2011
Who’s afraid of “metal mouth” and the appearance of braces? Not adults, apparently. Recently, our staff at Meehan Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned and sparkling teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we might add—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Meehan can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.
If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Dr. Meehan would love to have you visit for a consultation. Please give us a call to set one up!
May 27th, 2011
This year, Dr. Meehan and our team have chosen to support pediatric brain tumor and autism awareness. We'll be wearing these shirts once a week, alternating causes each month. We have some patients with autism and we lost a great patient to a brain tumor.
John McNicholas was only 15 years old and a student at St. Rita High School. Patients will receive a gray ribbon to remember him when they make donations at our office. You can also purchase bracelets that say "LIVE LIKE JOHN."
Be sure to check out our Facebook page to see our complete photo album. Have a great weekend everyone!
May 19th, 2011
To better serve our patients at Meehan Orthodontics with the highest quality orthodontic care available, Dr. Meehan and our entire team are committed to continuing education into the exciting world of orthodontics.
One of the ways we improve our service is by attending conferences, meetings and seminars, and last weekend, Dr. Meehan attended the AAO Annual Session, an educational event that is one of the largest orthodontic conventions in the world – and one that allows us to consult with orthodontists from around the country and stay up-to-date on all the most cutting-edge technologies and orthodontic treatment options available. This, in turn, allows us to give you, our wonderful patients, the best treatment experience possible.
If you’ve got an appointment scheduled with us soon, we invite you to ask us about the AAO Annual Session, including what we learned and how continuing education and acquisition of new technology helps us serve you more effectively.
May 17th, 2011
If you recently completed treatment at Meehan Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Meehan will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, always provide that stabilization. They are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adapt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed by Dr. Meehan is the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for a lifetime.
To learn more about the advantages of wearing retainers after your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Meehan, please read this helpful article about retainers from KidsHealth or give us a call!
Who’s afraid of “metal mouth” and the appearance of braces? Not adults, apparently. Recently, our staff at Meehan Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned and sparkling teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we might add—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Meehan can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.
