A few Halloween safety tips

Trick-or-treat! In the spirit of October’s sweet and spooky holiday, Halloween, we would like to remind all of our patients to be safe while celebrating with friends and family. The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has provided trick-or-treaters with some tips for a ghoulishly good time.

A few Halloween safety guidelines:
• Young children should always be accompanied by an adult
• Carry a flashlight
• Wear a light-colored or reflective costume
• Choose face paint over masks for young ghosts and goblins
• Have an adult inspect all treats before the children dig in

Many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are going through orthodontic treatment. If you happen to damage your braces, please give our staff a call immediately. Typically, small problems can be solved over the phone.

We wish you all a happy, safe, and spooky Halloween!

CJ's New Smile to Last a Lifetime

C. J. is down to just wearing an invisible retainer to maintain his beautiful smile and was nice enough to share some of his thoughts on his orthodontic experience. One of the first things to come up was that the assistants and the scheduling coordinators were really nice. He also said he liked the fact that at one of his last appointments before getting his braces off, the doctor had said “his teeth looked good but we want perfect.” Instead of being bummed about not getting his braces off asap, C. J. felt good knowing that when they did, the best possible result had been achieved.

C. J.’s mom confirmed that the time and the money invested in his smile was worth it, too. She said C. J. had friends whose orthodontic treatment was a little less but that the results were noticeably less, too. Both C. J. and mom are happy to know their orthodontic investment is one that can last a lifetime!

Kristle's New Smile

I met Kristle and her mother at their Post Orthodontic Consult. This appointment is reserved for a review from the start of treatment all the way to our “photo finish.” We also talk about what it takes to maintain that smile a lifetime. I do these appointments twice a week in the office and always enjoy showcasing a patient’s smile and, every once in a while, I meet someone who’s story needs to be shared.

Kristle’s mom is a teacher in the field of special education. She is a very articulate, personable woman and she is also profoundly deaf. Her own mother was determined she be at home in a hearing world and worked with her an extra three hours every day on academics, speech, and social skills. When she gave birth to a child of her own with perfect hearing, she was just as determined as her own mother that her little girl be exposed to the one thing she couldn’t provide – music.

Kristle’s grandmother slipped easily into her roll as teacher once again with Kristle as her rapt pupil, only this time focusing on music. Singing came easily for Kristle as she was born with the gift of perfect pitch. She also plays the recorder, piano, and excels at the violin. As a freshman in high school, she sings opera at a college level and plans on pursuing musical studies in college. Kristle and her mother are the only two members of the family who practice the art of signing. Both participate in a deaf choir to bring music to life by virtue of signing, facial expression, and body language.

There is no doubt that Kristle comes from a line of women with fortitude and foresight and Kristle reflects those characteristics, too. With the loving “polish” from mom and Grandma there is absolutely no doubt that Kristle is bound to shine brightly!

Maumee / Monclova Location Open NOW!

September traditionally heralds new beginnings - a new school year, the football season, and for the orthodontic team of Drs. Simon, Haerian & Ludwig - a brand new location at 4359 Keystone Drive, off Monclova Road (behind Champion Windows), in Maumee, Ohio.

The same friendly, efficient service found in our Sylvania and Lambertville offices is now conveniently accessible to our families in the Fallen Timbers region.
If this location is more convenient for you, just give us a call and ask to schedule, or even reschedule, your next appointment in the Fallen Timbers office.