A few helpful webisodes about orthodontics, from Papandreas Orthodontics

Dr. Papandreas and team would like to point you to a few interesting webisodes about orthodontics, located on the YouTube page of the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.

There, they tend to post some very pertinent videos about orthodontic treatment, as well as state-of-the-art 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 our office, please give us a call.

What’s so special about an orthodontist?

"Dentists, Orthodontists, they're all the same right?" We hear our patients asking this question as they wonder about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. Before becoming an orthodontist Dr. Papandreas started out in dental school and earned a dental degree, just like your dentist. After dental school however, Dr. Papandreas decided he wanted to learn more about orthodontics, which is one of nine specialties within the dental field. So he stayed in school for a few more years and became an expert in orthodontics, which focuses on tooth and jaw alignment and bite problems like overbites and under bites.

Other dental specialties you may have heard of include endodontic (focusing on the soft tissue inside your teeth), periodontic (focusing on the gums and other tissues surrounding your teeth) and prosthodontic (focusing on restoring and replacing damaged teeth).

Isn't it nice to know there's a dental expert here to help you through any type of treatment your teeth, jaw and gums might need?

What’s on your summer reading list?

With summer in full swing, some of us at Papandreas Orthodontics wanted to remind all our patients about the importance of reading. Sure it’s easy to keep putting off reading during the summer, but reading during the summer is a vital step in brain development and warding off the dreaded “summer slide”—and it's fun!

What's on YOUR summer reading list? What are some of your all-time favorites? Out of ideas for great summer reads? Ask us for suggestions, and our staff (and Dr. Papandreas would be happy to provide a few suggestions. You may also ask a local librarian for some ideas or check out these summer reading ideas that we came across today, courtesy of Barnes & Noble.

Happy reading! Be sure to share with us your summer picks or your all-time favorites on our Facebook page!

Share a Smile with family and friends and Win an iPad from Papandreas Orthodontics!

We wanted to remind you of our fun summer patient contest, and how you can win the grand prize- a brand new Apple iPad!

How to enter you ask?

• Refer a friend (2 entries)
• Post a Facebook video testimonial on Papandreas Orthodontics Wall (2 entries)
• Write a Facebook testimonial at Papandeas Orthodontics (1 entry)
• Update your Facebook status at Papandreas Orthodontics (1 entry)
• Follow our blog at PapandreasOrthodontics.blogspot.com (1 entry)
• Follow our Tweets at PapandreasOrtho (1 entry)
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel PapandreasOrtho (1 entry)
• Write a review on Google, Yahoo, Bing, and/or Yelp (1 entry each)

We will draw 1 name 'sometime' in August and post the potential winner on Facebook, that person will have only 2 weeks to to claim the iPad. If not claimed, 1 additional name will be drawn and under the same terms have an opportunity to claim the iPad!

Have fun and GOOD LUCK! Let your friends know too!

Happy Fourth of July, from Papandreas Orthodontics

This upcoming Sunday - which happens to be Independence Day, of course - Dr. Papandreas and our staff will celebrate our nation's 234th birthday. For most folks, the Fourth of July is a chance to celebrate and commemorate America's Declaration of Independence. It's also a time for every American to pay homage to all our soldiers, past, present and future - who lost their lives in battle - and the brave servicemen- and women who place themselves in harm's way every day so that we may continue enjoy our freedoms.

Today, we thought we'd ask: what are your Fourth of July weekend plans? Are you heading to a barbecue? A picnic? Hitting the open road with family? Having fun in the sun?

Whatever you might be doing over Independence Day weekend, our entire staff hope you have a great week and a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! Feel free to post your Independence Day photos on our Facebook page!