Congratulations, Ellie and Kara! They were the August Hygiene Card Contest winners at our Celina office.

Drs. Thomas Ahman, Joseph Janowski, and Matthew Mayers would like to congratulate Ellie and her hygienist, Kara, at Dr. Willmann's office. They were the winners of our August Hygiene Card Contest at our Celina, OH office! Thank you, Ellie, for seeing your family dentist for cleanings and check-ups! Regular checkups are essential in maintaining good oral health, especially during orthodontic treatment.

If you have not been to the dentist in the last six months, let us know during your next visit and we will provide a few great references in your area. As always, feel free to give us a call if you have any questions, or if you would like to schedule your next appointment at Orthodontic Associates. We would love to hear from you!

All the cool kids do it! From Orthodontic Associates

Braces today are “cool” and—many would say—even “fun.” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s teens.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Different color options and the ability to change colors, for example, provide exciting ways for young patients to customize appearances. That enthusiasm helps them to feel good about their orthodontic treatment with our doctors, and may contribute to the success of treatment.

Has your child or teen visited Orthodontic Associates for a consultation? If not, please give us a call and let us help your child begin the journey to a gorgeous smile!

What do you love about Orthodontic Associates?

From your very first visit to Orthodontic Associates our doctors and team strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Did Drs. Ahman, Mayers or Janowski and our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Whether you've visited Orthodontic Associates for a week or months, we'd love to hear about your experience with our office! There are many ways you can share your thoughts about your experience with Drs. Ahman, Mayers or Janowski, but we encourage you to visit our Google Places pages to write a review. You can write a review for our Lima, OH office here, our Celina, OH office here, or for our Ottawa, OH office here. You may also connect with us on our Facebook page!

Join us at our Invisalign Open House on May 6!

Mother's Day is not too far away, and our team at Orthodontic Associates would like to tell you about a special offer at our Lima office on Thursday, May 6 from 2-6:30 p.m. All moms are invited to join our Open House featuring a discussion on Invisalign.

Why are we holding this Open House? Because Moms deserve a great smile, too!

To learn more about this offer, please give us a call at (419) 229-8771. We look forward to seeing you there!