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Papandreas Orthodontics Presents: Friday Fun Facts!

Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun! The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that our team at Papandreas Orthodontics thought you might enjoy.

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.

• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.

• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.

• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.

• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.

• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.

• In addition to alleviating or preventing physical health problems, orthodontics can boost self-esteem as treatment aligns teeth, jaws and lips.

• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.

Alex off to Kent State - Good Luck!

Alex, our summer Lab Coordinator heads off to Kent State for his freshman year. Good luck Alex, you have been a great part of the Papandreas Orthodontics' Team and will be missed!

The importance of retainers, from Dr. Papandreas

If you recently completed treatment at Papandreas Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Papandreas 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. Papandreas 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. Papandreas, please read this helpful article about retainers from KidsHealth or give us a call!

Have you spun the Papandreas Orthodontics Wheel of Fortune?

Wheel of Fortune comes to Papandreas Orthodontics! For kids in our observation program, everytime you come for your appointment, spin the wheel and win a prize!

Is it worth it? Dr. Papandreas and our team thinks so! Wheel of Fortune prizes include discounts on treatment and free retainers, as well as more exciting items for younger family members. Dr. Papandreas will be standing in for Vanna (best we could do). Give us a call today to schedule your next appointment, and your chance to spin the Wheel of Fortune!

Ask Dr. Papandreas: Who benefits from Incognito™ Braces?

Dr. Papandreas serving North Royalton, OH and surrounding areas, is pleased to offer our patients Incognito Orthodontic Braces. Our team is always receiving questions about Incognito (formerly known as iBraces), which is why we wanted to discuss today a few of the unique benefits of this new 100% customized orthodontic treatment.


To begin, Incognito Braces are placed behind your teeth, rather than in a visible area. Because of this, no one will ever know that you are wearing braces! This unique type of braces is created using state-of-the-art technology and is entirely customized to the shape of your teeth. Hence, you can improve your smile efficiently and effectively in a discreet new way.

Who especially benefits from Incognito?

• Athletes
• Models
• Actors
• Musicians, especially those who play wind instruments
• Adult professionals

For more information on Incognito and treatment options at Papandreas Orthodontics, please give us a call today to schedule your consultation!