McClellan Orthodontics, supporting Moms for Mouth Guards

Hey, Moms! Have you signed the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge?

Here at McClellan Orthodontics, we care about your pearly whites, and we want to help keep you protected from sports injuries that can be damaging to your beautiful smile. As a way of ensuring that children are using proper facial protection equipment, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontics have introduced the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge.

Dr. McClellan will tell you that mouth guards are vital to protecting your teeth from sports related injuries while participating in sports, such as football, soccer, baseball, hockey and basketball, just to name a few. The Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge is a way for moms nationwide to make a commitment to protecting their children’s smile from facial injuries.

We’ve discussed the importance of using facial protection in the past. Today, we thought we’d invite moms to take action by visiting the Moms for Mouth Guards website and taking the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge.

Have a safe week everyone!

How are you spending your Kenilworth, IL summer?

Summer is finally here, and the team at McClellan Orthodontics thought we’d ask: What’s your favorite part about summer? Is it the warm weather? The free time you get? Spending quality time with friends and family? Grilling barbecue in the backyard?

Dr. McClellan and team would like to know what makes your summer truly special. Let us know by posting on our Facebook page or by giving us a call!

Dr. McClellan invites you to join the Braces Brigade!

Have you just begun orthodontic treatment with McClellan Orthodontics? Well, the American Association of Orthodontists is in search of past, present, and future orthodontic patients and their parents to join the Braces Brigade! Share your smile with the world, through joining this community of online journalists, and receive a $100 American Express gift card for your hard work!

What is the Brace Brigade?

The Braces Brigade is an opportunity for you to share your unique experiences with the world, through blogging! Blogging is a way for you to document your story, the foods that you had to avoid, any advice you might have for future orthodontic patients, or maybe the first place that you plan to show off your new smile! Really, what you choose to blog about it up to you!

For more information on the Braces Brigade and how to join visit this website. To apply, you must be 14 years or older and all submissions must be made by August 31, 2010. If you have any questions about orthodontic treatment, or the Braces Brigade, feel free to give McClellan Orthodontics a call today!

Have a great week,

-McClellan Orthodontics

Ask McClellan Orthodontics: What can Invisalign® do for my oral health?

When considering treatment options, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign with McClellan Orthodontics than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health. Here’s how:

Healthy gums: Straight teeth allow a close fit for gums. This lessens the gum stress that is caused by crowded or widely spaced teeth, thus also reducing red and swollen gums.

Easy cleaning: Invisalign is removable, therefore brushing and flossing is easier and you are able to maintain a healthy mouth. These habits are vital to avoiding tooth decay, plaque and even gum disease.

Improved speech and chewing: Properly-aligned teeth don’t have the discomfort or compound speech impediments that can be caused by crowded teeth or a deteriorating jawbone.

If you have any questions about Invisalign, just ask Dr. McClellan the next time you’re in for an appointment. Or, you may post your question on our Facebook page! You can also read this article for more information on Invisalign and your oral health.