By Michele (mother of patient at Vinson Orthodontics)
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
A Parent's Perspective (Part two of Austin's Story)
"Austin’s Insignia kit arrived the last week of April. I brought him to the office since it was an early release day so he could get his braces on. He was very excited. He ate a really good breakfast that morning since he wasn’t sure how he’d feel later on. I stayed in the office while Robin worked on him. I didn’t want to get in the way and I had lots of work to do to keep me busy. It went really smoothly and he was done in no time! All new patients get a care package with items to help them take care of their teeth. Dental hygiene is even more important when you have braces! Robin gave him detailed instructions on how to brush and floss, what he can and can’t eat and what to expect these first few days. He promised to follow all the directions and I gave him some ibuprofen in case he got sore. "
By Michele (mother of patient at Vinson Orthodontics)
By Michele (mother of patient at Vinson Orthodontics)
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Can I get braces as an adult?
Are you an adult who is not crazy about your smile? Have you considered orthodontic treatment, but think you are to old for braces? I was but now I am an adult patient wearing braces and I am so excited to be well on my way to feeling great about my smile. I had braces as a teenager, like many others I only wore my retainers sporadically, at some point lost them and as the years went by my teeth gradually became more and more crowded.
I spent many years being self conscious about my smile but I was also totally resistant to the idea of wearing braces as an adult. Then I began working for Dr.Vinson and after learning more about the benefits of the Damon System and seeing the beautiful smiles we were creating for our patients I finally came around to the idea.
The day had finally arrived to get my braces on and I was soooo nervous. From what I remembered of having braces before the process of getting them on was very lengthy and uncomfortable. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and quick it was, only taking a little over and hour and It was not painful or uncomfortable at all. I was a little sore in the following days not nearly as bad as I had anticipated. I have to admit that It was an adjustment to see myself with braces at fist but after a few days I was completely use to it, now I don't even notice. I have now had my braces on for 10 weeks and It is amazing the changes I already see. I am just so excited about the end result. I am very happy to be an adult Orthodontic patient.
Whitney- Front Desk Coordinator at Vinson Orthodontics
Are you an adult who is not crazy about your smile? Have you considered orthodontic treatment, but think you are to old for braces? I was but now I am an adult patient wearing braces and I am so excited to be well on my way to feeling great about my smile. I had braces as a teenager, like many others I only wore my retainers sporadically, at some point lost them and as the years went by my teeth gradually became more and more crowded.
I spent many years being self conscious about my smile but I was also totally resistant to the idea of wearing braces as an adult. Then I began working for Dr.Vinson and after learning more about the benefits of the Damon System and seeing the beautiful smiles we were creating for our patients I finally came around to the idea.
The day had finally arrived to get my braces on and I was soooo nervous. From what I remembered of having braces before the process of getting them on was very lengthy and uncomfortable. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and quick it was, only taking a little over and hour and It was not painful or uncomfortable at all. I was a little sore in the following days not nearly as bad as I had anticipated. I have to admit that It was an adjustment to see myself with braces at fist but after a few days I was completely use to it, now I don't even notice. I have now had my braces on for 10 weeks and It is amazing the changes I already see. I am just so excited about the end result. I am very happy to be an adult Orthodontic patient.
Whitney- Front Desk Coordinator at Vinson Orthodontics
Monday, July 9, 2012
Countdown to the Olympics 2012 at VInson Orthodontics!!
How many olympic gold medals will the US bring home this year? There will be 300 Olympic Gold Medals awarded. Please visit our facebook page to participate in our newest game where YOU could be one of the three winners of your own custom designed shoes! It is easy...the closest guess of the number of gold medals the US will bring home WITHOUT going over will be the winners!!!!
How many olympic gold medals will the US bring home this year? There will be 300 Olympic Gold Medals awarded. Please visit our facebook page to participate in our newest game where YOU could be one of the three winners of your own custom designed shoes! It is easy...the closest guess of the number of gold medals the US will bring home WITHOUT going over will be the winners!!!!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
A Parent's Perspective... Austin's Story (Part 1)
Vinson Orthodontics is excited to share with you a story of one our patients through the eyes of his mother.
"I know my son’s smile isn’t perfect. Some of his adult teeth are still growing in and so his teeth aren’t even. Some of them are turned a bit and the front two overlap a little. His dentist has been urging me to have him evaluated by an orthodontist for about 3 years. I finally decided it was time. At the orthodontist visit I learned he had a cross bite which means his lower arch is wider than his upper arch and his teeth do not meet properly.
When he was evaluated at Vinson Orthodontics, I learned that not only does he have a cross bite, but his front four teeth actually prevent him from biting down at all! None of his other teeth even touch! Dr Vinson to the rescue! First came the impressions. They take special molds, top and bottom and a wax bite which shows how his teeth fit and special x-rays. Everything is sent to the lab where they use computers to create a 3-D image of his bite. Then each bracket is custom-made to move each tooth into proper position. Dr Vinson was able to show me exactly what Austin’s smile will look like at the end of treatment. Where else can you can see exactly what you are going to get? We are very excited about the Insignia process.
It takes about 5 weeks for Austin’s kit to be manufactured to his specific needs. His braces will be one of a kind!"
Michele (parent at Vinson Orthodontics)
Vinson Orthodontics is excited to share with you a story of one our patients through the eyes of his mother.
"I know my son’s smile isn’t perfect. Some of his adult teeth are still growing in and so his teeth aren’t even. Some of them are turned a bit and the front two overlap a little. His dentist has been urging me to have him evaluated by an orthodontist for about 3 years. I finally decided it was time. At the orthodontist visit I learned he had a cross bite which means his lower arch is wider than his upper arch and his teeth do not meet properly.
When he was evaluated at Vinson Orthodontics, I learned that not only does he have a cross bite, but his front four teeth actually prevent him from biting down at all! None of his other teeth even touch! Dr Vinson to the rescue! First came the impressions. They take special molds, top and bottom and a wax bite which shows how his teeth fit and special x-rays. Everything is sent to the lab where they use computers to create a 3-D image of his bite. Then each bracket is custom-made to move each tooth into proper position. Dr Vinson was able to show me exactly what Austin’s smile will look like at the end of treatment. Where else can you can see exactly what you are going to get? We are very excited about the Insignia process.
It takes about 5 weeks for Austin’s kit to be manufactured to his specific needs. His braces will be one of a kind!"
Michele (parent at Vinson Orthodontics)
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Me Fine Foundation's Christmas in July 2012 at Vinson Orthodontics
Vinson Orthodontics is excited to support the Me Fine Foundation's Christmas in July 2012! The Me Fine Foundation is a local non-profit organization that provides support for patients and families at UNC and Duke Children's Hospitals. Our tree is up in our Clayton office so please take a tag and help us make this their biggest one EVER!!
Every July since 2005, Me Fine's elves and Santa take a trip to UNC and Duke Children's Hospitals to spread a little Christmas joy. It is easy. Just take a tag from our tree and purchase the wish item. You can return the gift to our office to be given to Me Fine!!
Thank you for your generosity!!
Vinson Orthodontics
Every July since 2005, Me Fine's elves and Santa take a trip to UNC and Duke Children's Hospitals to spread a little Christmas joy. It is easy. Just take a tag from our tree and purchase the wish item. You can return the gift to our office to be given to Me Fine!!
Thank you for your generosity!!
Vinson Orthodontics
Sunday, May 13, 2012
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
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
Monday, April 2, 2012
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
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
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