Sports professionals in the limelight are offered the perfect opportunity to give back, especially after overcoming their own adversities or that of a close family member. Peyton Manning, famed football star, overcame a problem of his own after being born with a cleft palate. A cleft palate is a physical deformity of the mouth, when the two plates
Mother’s Day should probably be every day. But unfortunately it only comes around once a year. It is the day we all say thank you to Moms everywhere. Next weekend is Mother’s Day. Let us all do something special to thank all those Mothers who have been there to help us and see us through our problems. History
April 22, 2016 is Earth Day. On this day let’s really do something to help our planet that is our home. The entire Team at Drobocky Orthodontics will be joining the world in acknowledging Earth Day as a way to demonstrate our support for the environment in which we live. In 1970, Earth Day was originally celebrated by
Whether you are wearing a retainer during treatment or after your braces or Invisalign are completed at Drobocky Orthodontics, over time… your retainers or aligners can discolor and look gross. You brush and floss daily, so adding cleaning your retainers to your daily routine is just another step to maintaining good oral hygiene habits. Five Tips for Keeping
St. Patrick’s Day seems to bring out the Irish in everyone whether or not they are even Irish. The day has become a tradition for most of us each and every year. The parades, parties, wearing of the green and yes even green elastics for braces all come together on St. Patty’s Day. Originally the holiday began as
We all know that discussions about good dietary habits and nutrition take place every day almost everywhere. Families talk about it at home, teachers discuss it in schools and doctors, nurses and registered nutritionists discuss good nutrition with patients. Many people believe that flavor must be sacrificed when eating nutritious foods. This is far from true. Some research
Orthodontic Treatment … how old? There isn’t a specific age at which children should start undergoing orthodontic treatment. However, at around seven years old, your child will have enough permanent teeth and the jaw will be developed enough to tell if there are any current issues… or any on the horizon. There are many benefits to undergoing orthodontic
The National Children’s Dental Health Month campaign in February brings together thousands of dedicated educators, dental professionals, health care providers and others to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their parents, teachers, caregivers and others each and every year. This year the 2016 NCDHM campaign features the slogan “Sugar Wars” on both sides of the
Here is a thought! Why not give the gift of a smile to yourself or someone you love this Valentine’s Day? At Drobocky Orthodontics we specialize in beautiful smiles and can give you or anyone that smile you have so long deserved. The benefit of a healthy, happy smile is immeasurable. Choosing a trained orthodontic specialist for treatment