Happy Mothers Day to all of our WONDERFUL MOMS!!

Vinson Orthodontics would like to thank you for all that you do!  There are no words that can express how much we appreciate your efforts in bringing our patients in for their visits.  You are also just as important in the long time outcome of their beautiful smiles! 

You deserve so much RECOGNITION!! Please check out of video....of you!!

http://video214.com/play/Qe0hq2PrVTWOPgpIg8pFQw/s/dark

April is National Mouthguard Month...Save Face!!

As spring approaches most patients begin a more active lifestyle. We recommend a mouthguard during sports and certain recreational activities, such as rollarblading and skateboarding. Our mouthguards cover the upper and lower teeth and can be trimmed to your comfort with regular household scissors. An orthodontic mouthguard can be picked up at our office at no additional charge. Do NOT wear the type of mouthguard that is heated and formed over teeth with braces. These can cause damage to your braces. If in doubt wear a mouthguard. its better to be safe than sorry!

Be Safe!!
Robin
Orthodontic Assistant at Vinson Orthodontics

Vinson Orthodontics is "Thanking our Teachers"!!!

We are excited to announce the opportunity for our patients to nominate their favorite teachers on our Vinson Orthodontics Facebook page. The winning teachers will each receive $100 cash AND the nominating patient will receive $50cash.

Please take advantage of this event that truly will recognize those special teachers that do make a difference in our lives each and everyday.

For more information, login to our facebook page and click the "Thanking our Teachers" event to fill out the nomination form.

Have a FABULOUS DAY!
Vinson Orthodontics

Vinson Orthodontics $500 Scholarship

We know that many of you are preparing for college for next year. This is a great opportunity for you to apply for our $500Vinson Orthodontics Scholarship for 2012.

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 at least 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, 2012!!

We are looking forward to seeing your application soon! Please visit our website to check out our previous year's winners!!

Vinson Orthodontics

Vinson Orthodontics " 2011 A Year in Review" Video

Please check out our 2011 video highlighting some of the fun throughout the year! You might find yourself in it!!!

http://video214.com/play/0oabfOzmJf81iNoBLoVjSw/s/dark

Enjoy!!
Vinson Orthodontics

Meet our newest staff members: Angie and Sonya!

We are so excited to share with you the addition of two new team members to our talented staff at Vinson Orthodontics. Both of these ladies bring in lots of experience and fun to help us better serve you and make your experience here one to remember.


Angie is a North Carolina Native. She currently resides in Durham with her husband Dennis. They have one son named Nick. Angie was a stay at home mom for many years. However ,now that her son is older , she is very excited to return to the wonderful world of Orthodontics. Angie enjoys running on a daily basis with her husband. They also enjoy doing volunteer work together, especially working with youth. Angie also participates in mission trips. Her favorite trips have been to Honduras and Puerto Rico.

Sonya has lived in North Carolina all her life. She currently lives in Zebulon with her husband Britt and son Nicholas. Sonya is a graduate of UNCG and has worked in various positions within the orthodontic field for approximately 15 years. When not working, Sonya enjoys spending time with her family and being a soccer and tee ball mom.

Please take a moment to greet them on your next visit!

The Vinson Orthodontics Team

Lower bonded 3-3 Retainers

Did you ever wonder how to care for your lower permanent retainer?

Here are 2 videos. The first is how to angle your toothbrush while brushing and the second is flossing a lower bonded 3-3 retainer.

Flossing: If you were to try and floss normally around your permanent retainer, your floss wouldn't reach all the way down to the gumline. To floss the retainer correctly you will need to place floss between teeth, loop the floss around the adjacent tooth and move floss back and forth down into the gumline. Repeat for all front lower teeth.
Brushing: Make sure you angle your toothbrush all the way around to the back of your front teeth, completely covering the area of the retainer as shown in the video.
It only takes an extra few moments in your normal routine to care for your permanent retainer. If you don't take the extra time,your dentist may decide to take your permanent retainer out. Plaque and tartar can build up very easily around your retainer and eventually cause tooth decay.
What if my permanent retainer gets loose? If your retainer is loose on one side, call us and come in ASAP! We can bond that side back on. If your retainer comes out completely, DO NOT throw it away! Put it in a baggie, bring it in and we can bond it back in. If you throw your retainer away, we will have to charge you to make a new one.

Katie – ortho assist