Get connected with Village ORTHOdontics!

At Village Orthodontics, we embrace technology, whether it’s through the innovative treatments we offer, our high-tech web site or our Facebook fan page. As you can probably tell, we love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our fan page. For social media to work, we understand that conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social networks are hugely popular these days, we know they’re unpredictable, as well as ever-changing.

While our team takes a little time to research how to best use social media, we thought we’d ask you, our loyal patients: How would you like us to use our social networks? What would you like us to share on our blog? Please post your thoughts or give us a call!

PS in our commitment to continuing education and working with the best available technology, Dr. Kalbfleisch is traveling to Washington D.C. this weekend for the 2010 AAO Annual Session!

SureSmile at work on the Science Channel!

Late last year, the Science Channel featured a segment of SureSmile treatment on its program. With SureSmile orthodontic treatment, getting braces isn't what it used to be. You'll get outstanding results in less time with SureSmile technology. At Village ORTHOdontics, we love working with SureSmile technology, as it is faster and produces better results. Take a look at the video, and be sure to let us know what you think.

Have a great rest of the week!!

Hey, Village ORTHOdontics! How does Invisalign work?

Did you ever wonder exactly how Invisalign technology works on your teeth? This helpful video, courtesy of our friends at Invisalign, shows the process of these clear aligners that move your teeth just as well as traditional braces.

For more information on Invisalign, or if you have questions about your Invisalign treatment at Village ORTHOdontics, please give us a call. Drs. Kalbfleisch, Murrell and Doucet are Certified Invisalign® Providers with Elite Status denoting Top 1% in North America.

We hope you have a great weekend!!

Smile wider, live longer, from Village ORTHOdontics

People with big smiles may actually live than those who don’t, according to a new study at Michigan’s Wayne State University. Our staff at Village ORTHOdontics has known for quite some time that positive emotion has been linked to both physical and mental health, but researchers at the university did something quite interesting: they looked at photos of 230 ball-players who began their careers in baseball prior to 1950 and studied their smile intensity (ranging from big smile, no smile or partial smile).

The players' smile ratings were then compared with data from deaths that occurred from 2006 through 2009. The researchers then took into account other factors that impact life longevity, including body mass index, career length and even college attendance.

The results? Researchers found that players who weren't smiling in the photos died at the average age of 72.9 years. Players with partial smiles lived to be 75. Those with big smiles, however, lived on average to be 79.9 years old.

So, smile now, smile often and you might just live longer! Have you been perfecting your smile by visiting Village ORTHOdontics on a regular basis? If not, give us a call!

April is National Facial Protection Month! From Village ORTHOdontics

April, also known as National Facial Protection Month, is upon us, and for our team at Village ORTHOdontics, that only means one thing: it’s once again time to remind our dear patients to protect their faces and pearly whites. Above is a helpful video from our friends at the AAO about staying safe on the ball field this spring. Nearly 60,000 people injure their faces annually while participating in sports activities, and teenagers account for 80 percent of all sports-related trips to the emergency room.

And that, our dear patients, is why we're doing our part to remind you to protect your mouth when you're out on the ball field. We hope the above video helps. Protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of the tips offered in the video, please contact Village ORTHOdontics. And remember to have fun and stay safe!