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.