Dr. Vinson Finishes 2013 Lake Placid Ironman

We are excited to share with everyone that Dr. Vinson finished the Lake Placid Ironman Race this past Sunday July 28th!  The ironman race consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile marathon run!  His finish time was 12:59 on a very hilly bike and run course in Lake Placid in the Adirondack Mountains of New York.  He enjoys sports activities and finds great joy in thehttp://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/lake-placid.aspx#axzz2ap8VGvon commitment to dedicating oneself to a challenge!

Way to go Dr. V!!!
 

Congratulations to our 2013 $500 Vinson Orthodontics Scholarship Winner: Lindsey Kunz

Lindsey is a home-school graduate with a 4.37 GPA.  She was a competitive gymnast throughout her high school years and will attend North Carolina State University in the Fall

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 "Choose an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced who you are today"

by Lindsey Kunz

     "Dedication, perseverance, commitment; my passion for gymnastics has produced these qualities and many more.  Since I was ten years old I have trained four hours a day, five days a week, every single week of the year.  I have learned how to manage my time, make necessary sacrifices, and master the art of discipline.  The experience of being a gymnast has not merely impacted my life; it has shaped it, and it is through the lens of this training that I have come to view life.  Over the past seven years gymnastics has taught me that with hard work and dedication every goal is attainable, that with perseverance and commitment every obstacle can be overcome, and that it is never too late to have a new goal.

     The first lesson gymnastics has taught me is that if you work hard and dedicate your time and effort, every goal can be achieved.  My coach once told me that the difference between a dream and a goal is a plan.  His words have permeated my mind and affected my decisions on a regular basis.  Everyone has dreams, and anyone can wish, but the individuals who create a plan to succeed are the ones who set themselves apart and do great things.  When I began gymnastics I made a commitment to myself to be the best gymnast I could be.  That didn’t mean winning every competition or doing the hardest skills, but putting forth my best effort in everything I did.  I learned how to win humbly and lose graciously, and I learned that self-motivation is the key to success.  All of my hard work and dedication came to fruition this past summer when I was invited to participate in an international gymnastics exchange program in Singapore.  I was able to travel half-way around the world, experience a completely new culture, and train with elite coaches from six different countries.  All of this resulted from my day to day efforts of being the best gymnast I could be.  I had a dream of becoming a level ten gymnast and representing my country, and because of my plan and the commitment to give my best effort every day, I was able to achieve this goal.

     However, no goal can be achieved without perseverance and discipline.  The second lesson that gymnastics has taught me is that with perseverance, every obstacle can be overcome.  The path to attaining my goal was composed of rocky terrain that left me cut and bruised on numerous occasions.  I had to fight my way back from two surgeries and many more injurious setbacks.  Those experiences showed me that I am the only person I can control, and that it is better to put my energy into my own actions than into worrying about what other people are accomplishing around me.  After my most recent ankle injury, the probability of me competing that season was not in my favor.  Nevertheless, I focused solely on my own progress and remained determined to work hard each and every day.  Through my perseverance and discipline, I experienced the great joy of accomplishing what others said I could not do, and competed in the last three competitions of the season.

     Despite the first two invaluable lessons that gymnastics has taught me, the last lesson has had the greatest impact on my life.  Gymnastics has ultimately taught me that it is never too late to redefine your goals.  After being recruited for a year and a half in hopes of competing in gymnastics collegiately, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to pursue an education at the school of my choice, rather than an athletic experience at a school chosen for me.  Upon this realization I altered all of my previous goals by deciding to retire from gymnastics during my senior year so that I could spend time preparing for my near academic and professional future.  Even though it was painful to let go of my previous goals, I have learned to have an open mind and embrace the opportunity of creating new goals that will shape my new future.  While I now eagerly anticipate a new direction in my life, I will take with me always the lessons that being a world-class gymnast have instilled in me wherever I go."

Me Fine Foundation's Christmas in July at Vinson Orthodontics

Me Fine's annual Christmas in July Event is now in progress and you can visit our Clayton office to get an angel from our tree.  Me Fine Foundation was established to assist families with children in treatment for life-threatening diseases or conditions at Duke and UNC’s Children’s Hospitals.

Each year, Me Fine and our volunteers travel to both hospitals to deliver gifts and a little holiday cheer to the children during our annual Christmas in July Event. Even Santa takes a break from his island vacation to make a personal stop at each room in the pediatric units. The kids decorate their rooms and doors in anticipation of this special day.

For more information visit:    www.mefinefoundation.org


Vinson Orthodontics is excited to support our community
in any way possible.  If you would like to help...please stop by
our Clayton office anytime and grab a tag!!

Dr. Vinson Recognized as Premier Insignia Provider

For the second year Dr. Vinson has been named a Premier Insignia Provider. He is one of only a handful of Orthodontists in the Country to be given this prestigious title. Insignia is the most advanced bracket system available. We are so proud to be an office recognized for using this cutting edge technology.

For more information about Insignia, please contact our office or visit:

http://www.insigniasmile.com/


We are excited to share our knowledge about these custom braces with you!!!

Dr. Britt Vinson DDS, MSD 

Why do I have to have pictures of my teeth taken at the orthodontist?

Why does Dr. Vinson take pictures of my teeth?

When you arrive at Dr. Vinson's office for your free consultation appointment. After checking in at the front desk,  I will begin the records process.  This process consists of pictures of your face as well as your teeth and an xray.  These pictures allow Dr. Vinson a visual aid to help explain the necessary treatment to you.   The facial pictures allow him to see the angles and symmentry of  your facial structure. The "teeth" pictures allow Dr, Vinson to evaluate the alignment and the bite.  You will also have pictures taken at the end of your treatment. It is so exciting to see the beautiful results from beginning to end!

Angie- clinical assistant at Vinson Orthdontist

Collections for Sharefish at Vinson Orthodontics- until June 1st

2013  $500 Vinson Orthodontics Scholarship Program

The Vinson Orthodontics Scholarship Program awards an annual non-renewable $500 scholarship.  Applicants must be current patients or have completed orthodontic treatment at Vinson Orthodontics.  Applications will be accepted from present or previous patients planning to attend or attending an institution of higher learning for atleast one year.  If you are eligible and interested, please email us at scholarships@vinsonorthodontics.com to request information and an application.

Deadline is June 10, 2013.