Super Bowl contest at McClellan Orthodontics!

Are you excited for Super Bowl XLIV on February 7th? Because we sure are at McClellan Orthodontics! And that's why we are holding a Super Bowl patient contest from now until the Big Game. Here's how it works:

Guess who is going to win and what the final score will be, and you can win a gift basket worth $275! The basket contains an Ipod Touch, an I-tunes card, a regulation size football and assorted snacks sitting on a football tray.

If you have any questions about the contest (or your treatment with Dr. McClellan), please give us a call! Hurry up and make your picks! Dr. McClellan and our team are excited to hear from you!

P.S. who are you rooting for?

Invisalign Teen™ at McClellan Orthodontics!

Image is everything. Dr. McClellan knows that.

At an age when image is so important, the thought of having metal brackets and wires constantly attached to teeth may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today's teens. But... not to worry! There is a clear alternative to traditional braces! The team at McClellan Orthodontics thought we'd remind you that Invisalign Teen™ gives you a whole new way to wear braces for a "clearly" amazing smile!

So how does Invisalign Teen work, you ask? Much in the same fashion as Invisalign, but with a few added characteristics tailored specifically to teenagers’ lifestyles. For instance, Invisalign Teen is designed with “compliance indicators” that fade from dark to light during the two week period that particular tray is used and once it has faded teens know to change trays. Each aligner comes with up to six free individual replacement aligners in case the original aligner ends up lost or broken. Another big benefit for the patient!

The treatment period for Invisalign Teen varies from nine to 18 months. If your teen is considering orthodontic treatment, please contact us and we’ll answer any questions you may have about Invisalign Teen.

McClellan Orthodontics want to know: What are you up to in January?

BRRRR! It may still be chilly outside, but can you believe we’re only a couple of months away from spring? Dr. McClellan and the team at McClellan Orthodontics want to know: What are you doing in January?

Any big mid-winter break plans? Anything exciting going on in your life? We'd love if you shared with us your January happenings!

If you have any photos or videos that you would like to share with us, please send them our way or call our office and ask how! Have a great rest of the week, from the team at McClellan Orthodontics!

Invisalign® Tips, from McClellan Orthodontics

Many people know that Invisalign is a great solution to braces if you don't want to experience the look and feel of traditional metal braces. What few people know, though, is that just like traditional braces, Invisalign requires proper care to work effectively. Good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with, says Dr. McClellan It's still likely that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, Dr. McClellan wants you to ask yourself the following questions:

1.) Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.
2.) Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not a necessity for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky a soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.
3.) Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also easy: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits. If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment here at McClellan Orthodontics, give us a call!