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When our team at Orthodontic Associates isn't in the office creating beautiful smiles, we enjoy participating in community events and supporting charity organizations. Robin, our receptionist, and Chris, one of our assistants, recently participated in an American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser. They had a great time bowling and supporting this worthy cause at Classic Lanes in Chicago Heights!

We'd like to know: Have you attended any events in our New Lenox and Flossmoor communities lately? Dr. Pope and Dr. Maoloni encourage you to share any photos or event information with us here, or on our Facebook page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Some people wonder why New Lenox and Flossmoor orthodontists Dr. Dr. Maoloni and Dr. Pope work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly-aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth at Orthodontic Associates can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, please give us a call to set up a consultation. Dr. Maoloni and Dr. Pope can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.

Braces today are “cool” and—many would say—even “fun.” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s teens.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Different color options and the ability to change colors, for example, provide exciting ways for young patients to customize appearances. That enthusiasm helps them to feel good about their orthodontic treatment with Dr. Pope and Dr. Maoloni, and may contribute to the success of treatment.

Has your child or teen visited Orthodontic Associates for a consultation? If not, please give us a call and let us help your child begin the journey to a gorgeous smile!

Dr. Pope presented a lecture to the Chicago Dental Society at their Midwinter meeting at McCormick Place on February 25th, entitled "2-Phase Orthodontic Correction of Class III Malocclusions". The lecture room was full and feedback was all positive.