November 3rd, 2010
Did you spend Halloween this year as a ghost, goblin, or witch? Our team at Meehan Orthodontics would love to see your Halloween spirit! Share your Halloween photos on our Facebook page, through email, or by bringing them into our office for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
Our Halloween Costume Contest ends Monday, Nov. 8, so don't hesitate to submit your Halloween photo! You can also "like" our Facebook page to see the complete photo album of Halloween at Meehan Orthodontics.
October 27th, 2010
Trick-or-treat!
In the spirit of October’s sweet and spooky holiday, Halloween, Dr. Meehan and our team would like to invite all of our patients to participate in our Halloween Contest.
Now through Nov. 8th, we encourage our patients to post their Halloween photos on our Facebook page, email them, or bring the photos into our office. We will be giving away two $50.00 gift cards for the Best Costume and Most Creative Costume!
As always, we encourage patients to give us a call if you have any questions about the Halloween Contest, or if you would like to schedule your next appointment with Dr. Meehan.
October 20th, 2010
Many people know that Invisalign is a great solution to braces if you don't want to experience the look and feel of traditional metal braces. What few people know, though, is that just like traditional braces, Invisalign requires proper care to work effectively. Good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with. It's still likely that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly.
When wearing your Invisalign aligners, Dr. Meehan wants you to ask yourself the following questions:
1. Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.
2. Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not necessary for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.
3. Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also simple: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.
These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits. If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment here at Meehan Orthodontics, give us a call!
October 14th, 2010
Trick-or-treat! In the spirit of October’s sweet and spooky holiday, Halloween, Dr. Meehan would like to remind all of our patients to be safe while celebrating with friends and family. The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has provided trick-or-treaters with some tips for a ghoulishly good time.
A few Halloween safety guidelines:
• Young children should always be accompanied by an adult
• Carry a flashlight
• Wear a light-colored or reflective costume
• Choose face paint over masks for young ghosts and goblins
• Have an adult inspect all treats before the children dig in
Many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are going through orthodontic treatment. If you happen to damage your braces, please give Meehan and our staff a call immediately. Typically, small problems can be solved over the phone.
Did you spend Halloween this year as a ghost, goblin, or witch? Our team at Meehan Orthodontics would love to see your Halloween spirit! Share your Halloween photos on our Facebook page, through email, or by bringing them into our office for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
