Facebook Do's and Don'ts for Parents from Davis & Davis Orthodontics

Parents oftentimes sign up for Facebook accounts and ‘friend’ their children, often as a way to keep an eye on their online activities. But then what? Many parents in this digital age are still lost when it comes to effective methods for monitoring the online safety of their children, while still allowing them respect and privacy.

Last fall, parenting author Vicki Courtney wrote a helpful post on the things parents should and shouldn’t do while surfing through their kids’ Facebook profiles. Drs. Dale and Lisa and our team at Davis & Davis Orthodontists thought you might benefit from reading Vicki’s interesting piece.

Here are “Top Ten Facebook No-Nos for Parents,” designed specifically for those moms and dads who aren’t sure whether they’ve crossed the line in monitoring their kids’ presence online.

We hope you find this article informational. Please let us know what you think by posting a comment on this blog or on our Facebook page!

The importance of regular checkups, from Drs. Dale and Lisa Davis

Drs. Dale and Lisa want to know: is your child brushing his or her teeth twice a day as recommended during their treatment? If the answer is yes, we think that's fantastic! But, it’s also important for your child to visit the dentist every six months in addition to brushing their teeth a couple times a day, flossing (and visiting Davis & Davis Orthodontics as recommended by Drs. Dale or Lisa Davis during your treatment). Our staff will tell you regular dental checkups are vital for maintaining good oral health. Your dentist can:

• Check for problems that might not be seen or felt
• Detect cavities and signs of tooth decay
• Treat oral health problems early
• Show your child how to properly brush and floss their teeth, even during their orthodontic treatment

During an oral exam, your dentist will check the health of your child’s mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Checkups also typically include a thorough teeth cleaning and polishing. If your child has not been to the dentist in the past six months, it’s time for you to schedule an appointment!

If you don't have a general dentist in Midland or nearby communities in Midland County, please ask and we'll be happy to provide one!

More happy patients at Davis & Davis Orthodontics!

Midland orthodontists Drs. Dale and Lisa Davis love getting patient testimonials from current and former patients. In fact, here are a few reviews our office received recently. Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about your treatment at Davis & Davis Orthodontics!

"Everything, but ultimately they appear to have the patient in mind." ~ Jennifer S.

"Very "kid friendly" atmosphere. My daughter was very nervous about seeing an orthodontist. After we left out consult visit she told me "I'm not even nervous anymore. I love it there!" The staff were very friendly and informative. Very up to date equipment." ~ Ian D.

"When I saw Lisa Davis for the first time for a minor adjustment, she didn't try to sell me an entire set of braces...she offered 'removable' braces and they worked great. I liked that she found an affordable, flexible option for me." ~ Roger Y.

"Dr. Dale Davis has done a wonderful job with Lauren!! Her teeth are beautiful and have remained so for a number of years. She still comes in when her retainers need adjusting, etc. and Dr. Dale Davis is always willing to help even after Lauren's braces have been removed several years ago!!" ~ Paul M.

"Office staff is by far the best of any health care professional office I've ever dealt with in terms of friendliness, helpfulness knowledge and efficiency." ~ Cynthia M.

Tell Drs. Dale & Lisa: What are you up to this summer?

As the school year comes to an end for a lot of our patients, the days will get longer and the temperatures will begin to climb, and there’s no better way to beat the Michigan heat than jumping into a pool or cooling off under the shade with a beverage. For a lot of our patients in Tampa, summer brings a chance to get away from it all and escape every-day life, if only for a week or two. For others, it means a season of relief from homework and general relaxation

How about you?

What are your plans for summer? Do you have any interesting plans for a summer vacation? Does your family have a family reunion planned? Drs. Dale and Lisa want to see when and how you are all spending your summer vacations. If you’re going somewhere exotic, great! If you're going camping, terrific! Even if you're staying at home, that can be fun, too.

Please feel free to share your summer plans and experiences with us on our Facebook page as the summer rolls along!

Davis & Davis Orthodontics, supporting National Smile Month

It's June already! Where does the time go?

Drs. Dale and Lisa Davis are excited to tell you June marks National Smile Month, a great time to remind our patients to brush, floss, practice good nutrition at home (and over the summer) to avoid cavities and gum disease, among other dental health issues.

After all, there's more and more evidence that suggests folks with gum disease are more at risk for serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and strokes.

Here are a few easy steps you can improve your oral health at home:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Here's a helpful video showing you how to brush with your braces on.
* Floss everyday to clean between your teeth.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during treatment.
* Visit your dentist regularly (usually every six months apart).

If you have questions about any of the tips here, we encourage you to give us a call at 989.631.1334! We hope you had a relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

-- The team at Davis & Davis Orthodontics