At Davis & Davis Orthodontics, what puts you at ease?

Drs. Lisa and Dale Davis and our team understand not everyone enjoys visiting their orthodontist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit.

To help patients unwind, our Midland, MI office has a Wii and touch screen gaming system with over 100 games and a full beverage bar. We also have a tooth brushing center with pre-pasted toothbrushes, an AWESOME incentive system for good brushing & oral hygiene habits. There are also ALWAYS one or two fun contests for our patients to enter, with prizes ranging from iPods to cold hard cash.

Davis and Davis Orthodontics is proud to offer Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, Incognito braces (formerly known as iBraces) that are on the inside of your teeth, ceramic braces, and many different innovative appliances that can correct 'bad' bites (without the ancient headgear). A little known fact is that also provide braces that are in different shapes, such as hearts, stars, and footballs.

We’d like to know: What is it about Davis & Davis Orthodontics that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant office environment or our unique treatment options? Our friendly staff or Dr. Lisa Davis and Dr. Dale Davis?

Let us know by posting here or by giving us a call!

A braces-friendly recipe, in celebration of National Orthodontic Health Month!

In celebration of Halloween and National Orthodontic Health Month, our team at Davis and Davis Orthodontics would like to share a great braces-friendly fall recipe with all of our patients. These Witch’s Hat Cookies are delicious, and provided that you remember to brush and floss after indulging, this is a cookie that won’t bite back!

Witch’s Hat Cookies

Ingredients:
• 12 sugar ice cream cones, chocolate flavor
• 12 5-inch chhttp://www.eichelsmiles.com/blog/wp-admin/themes.phpocolate chocolate-chip cookies
• 1 cup royal icing
• 1 lb. JBz chocolate candies (or Halloween plain M&M’s)

Instructions:
1. Prepare royal icing with tint purple.
2. Fill pastry bag with decorating tip.
3. Mix flavors of JBz. Pour 1 Tablespoon of JBz into cone.
4. Pipe icing around edge. Top with cookie.
5. Flip upside down to rest on cookie.
6. Pipe more icing and decorate with candies.

Davis & Davis Orthodontics support National Orthodontic Health Month

Can you believe October is already upon us? October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and this month-long event is organized by our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.

Many hard, sticky, and sugary treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are undergoing orthodontic treatment, and these treats may cause damage that could prolong treatment time. The AAO recommends patients avoid the following foods:

• Caramel
• Nuts
• Popcorn (including un-popped kernels)
• Taffy
• Jelly beans
• Hard pretzels
• Licorice
• Bubblegum
• Taco chips
• Ice

Drs. Dale and Lisa Davis also recommend that patients drink lots of water and brush after every meal or snack. If you happen to damage your braces, please give Davis and Davis Orthodontics a call immediately. Typically, small problems can be solved over the phone. Loose brackets or wires can usually be made more comfortable by applying some wax until the you can come into our office.

Why are straight teeth so important? Davis & Davis Orthodontics explains!

Today, Drs. Dale and Lisa Davis would like to explain the importance of straight teeth, as well as a few little known facts about orthodontic treatment.

A few reasons why straight teeth are so important:
-Straight teeth improve self esteem, also helping you achieve a whiter smile.

-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!

-Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Davis and Davis Orthodontics does not require a dentist referral for consultations, and we do recommend that patients visit our office by the age of 7. Don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions about orthodontic treatment options in Midland, MI, or if you would like to schedule a complimentary consultation with Davis and Davis Orthodontics.

We look forward to seeing you!

-Davis and Davis Orthodontics