Tuesday, December 29, 2009

A few helpful videos about orthodontics, from Dr. Greg Greenberg

Dr. Greenberg and his staff would like to point you to a few interesting webisodes about orthodontics, located on the YouTube page of the American Association of Orthodontics, or AAO. There, they post some very pertinent videos about orthodontic treatment, and the new technology in orthodontia. These include "Orthodontic Treatment Basics," "Common Bite Problems Seen in Children" and "Does My Child Need Braces?"

We think you may find these webisodes interesting, as well as enlightening. If you have any questions about the videos, or your treatment here at Greg Greenberg D.D.S, please give us a call.

Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Braces.org, an informative and fun web site, from Dr. Greg Greenberg

Dr. Greenberg and his team know a lot of our patients are an winter break until January. Some are hanging out with their families, while some are spending their time playing videos or watching movies. We thought we'd share with you a helpful web site that includes some very important (and fun)information about orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, is designed to educate you on your treatment at our office, and how to better achieve that perfect smile.

In addition, we've got some additional links on our web site that will help you throughout your treatment with Dr. Greenberg. If you have any questions about your treatment or anything on the web site, give us a call!

Happy holidays!

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

When should you call Dr. Greenberg?



Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have put together this helpful list for your advantage. Here are some early warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with us:

1. Early or late loss of baby teeth
2. Difficulty of chewing or biting
3. Mouth breathing
4. Finger sucking or other oral habits
5. Crowding, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
6. Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or retrude
7. Speech difficulty
8. Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth
9. Protruding teeth
10. Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all
11. Facial imbalance or asymmetry
12. Grinding or clenching of teeth

Do any of these warning signs fit you? If so, give Dr. Greenberg and his team a call today!

Happy Wednesday!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

A friendly end of the year reminder from Dr. Greenberg and team



It's that time of the year again! Dr. Greenberg and team would like to remind patients and family members that it will soon be time to set up insurance benefits and expense accounts for the following year.

If you are considering orthodontic treatment you may come in for an exam and plan ahead. You may also have benefits that need to be used before the end of the year! Hurry, there's only three weeks left until 2010!

Give us a call if you have any questions!

Happy Wednesday! From Dr. Greenberg and team at Greg Greenberg D.D.S.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Ways to stay young & healthy, from Dr. Greenberg



Whether you’re five or 50, your health depends on your awareness of what’s good for you. But in a world filled with fad diets, blaring advertisements, and unintelligible ingredient lists, Dr. Greenberg and his staff know it can be difficult to determine exactly what is good for you – and what’s not.

For straightforward guidance on how to live a long, healthy life, we recommend Brush Your Teeth! And Other Simple Ways to Stay Young and Healthy by Dr. David Ostreicher. The book sums up good health in six fundamental principles: hygiene, diet, attitude, exercise, sleep and personal safety.

Drawing on nearly three decades of experience as an orthodontist and professor of health and nutrition, Dr. Ostreicher definitively answers age-old debates, like the best way to prevent colds and flu (your mom was right: wash your hands). He provides straight talk on a variety of diet choices including salt, fats, carbs and organic food, and he documents the importance of regular sleep, stress reduction and positive thinking to your overall health. His suggestions throughout are simple, clear, and inexpensive.

Dr. Ostreicher advocates a back-to-basics, common-sense approach to staying young and healthy. We at Greg Greenberg D.D.S. couldn’t agree more, and we’d like to repeat the title of his book as our favorite piece of advice: don’t forget to Brush Your Teeth!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

A few more November patient updates!

Once again, it's time for a patient update for November!

The following patient had their braces removed:

J. Moffett

The following people had braces put on:

D. Michel
C. Franchek

--Congratulations to G. Jessen, our “Become a Fan” contest winner, who won $25.00.
--Congratulations to M. Jones, our Wilbur contest winner.
--Congratulations to J. Guzman, who won the $50 November drawing.

Have a great rest of the week and Happy Thanksgiving! From Dr. Greenberg and team.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

This Thanksgiving, be careful what you eat! From Dr. Greenberg and team



Luckily there are lots of Thanksgiving foods that work well with braces. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, rolls, green beans and pumpkin pie are all safe. But a few need to be avoided, such as pecan pie and other desserts with nuts in them. Also, when you eat turkey, be careful not to hit the bone with your braces and don’t overdo it on the sweets as excessive amounts of sugar can cause cavities. Finally, remember to brush well after each meal.

Hope this helps! If you have any questions give us a call!

--Dr. Greenberg and team