Drs. Dale & Lisa Davis want to know: What do you love about our community?

Davis & Davis Orthodontics, located in Midland, and serving surrounding communities, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our wonderful patients) living within.

Today, Drs. Dale & Lisa Davis and our team thought we'd ask: What are your favorite things about Midland? Is there a local event you attend every year? Do you have a favorite eatery? Perhaps a favorite getaway here in Michigan?

Please feel free to share some information about your favorite local hang-outs in Midland, and everything you love best about “your neck of the woods.” And, who knows, we might post your response on our social networks!

What helps you relax at Davis & Davis Orthodontics?

Drs. Dale and Lisa Davis understand not everyone is excited to visit their orthodontist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit because we are devoted to making certain our patients find their orthodontic experience to be enjoyable and rewarding.

Today, 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 environment or our friendly and professional staff? Let us know by posting here or by giving us a call!

Age 7 is the magic number for an orthodontic check-up, from Davis & Davis Orthodontics

Many parents assume they must wait until a child has all of his or her permanent teeth, only to find that treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Some orthodontic problems are easier to correct while the jaw is still growing. Consequently, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven.

What’s so great about age seven? Enough permanent teeth have arrived for an orthodontist to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or “bad bite.” Also, the incisors have begun to come in, and problems such as crowding, deep bites, and open bites can be detected.

Orthodontic evaluation at an early age provides one of two positive outcomes: For some, early identification or problems will lead to easier or shorter orthodontic treatment in the future. For others, a healthy prognosis will provide immediate peace of mind.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment, Drs. Davis say. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and detrimental to good oral hygiene. So if your child is nearing age 7, give us a call at Davis & Davis Orthodontics to schedule an appointment.

Invisalign Tips, from Drs. Dale and Lisa Davis

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. The team at Davis & Davis Orthodontics would like to remind you that good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with. It's still likely that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, Drs. Davis want 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 Davis & Davis Orthodontics, please give us a call!

When should you call Davis & Davis Orthodontics?

Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call Drs. Davis and our team. Here are some early warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with us:

1. Early or late loss of baby teeth
2. Difficulty of chewing or biting
3. Mouth breathing
4. Finger sucking or other oral habits
5. Crowding, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
6. Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or retrude
7. Speech difficulty
8. Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth
9. Protruding teeth
10. Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all
11. Facial imbalance or asymmetry
12. Grinding or clenching of teeth

Do any of these warning signs fit you? If so, give us a call as soon as possible!

Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays from Davis & Davis Orthodontics!

In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as Drs. Davis and their team reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2010? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays. Stay warm, and don’t forget to stay away from those sweets!

Merry Christmas!

Our Second Annual Patient Appreciation Party!

Recently, Drs. Davis and their team rewarded their patients with a trip to see Jim Carrey's "A Christmas Carrol." Occasionally, we like rewarding our fantastic patients with prizes and random trips! We'd like to thank everyone for coming and stay tuned for more happenings at Davis & Davis Orthodontics!