WHO IS ALEX? Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of supporters across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $100 million toward fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a cure, funding over 475 pediatric cancer research projects nationally. For more information on Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, visit AlexsLemonade.org. Our office is so touched by Alex’s story we wanted to do our part and help make a difference! Join Us Wednesday August 26th at our Gilbertsville Office…
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Why Choose Us?
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One o f the unique and defining features of our practice is our PAINLESS method of palatal expansion. Mouth breathing and thumb sucking can lead to a narrow upper jaw. Orthodontic treatment between the ages of 6-10 enables us to use our painless method which is described on the treatment options page. Or you can revisit our blog from January 2014 as well. Early treatment with our expansion system allows us to prevent and correct severe crowding and flaring of the teeth. Early expansion also prevents canine impactions and poor tooth emergence. Our palatal expansion will remain unique to our practice until the patent is licensed to a company large enough to manufacture expanders quickly enough to serve the other 10,000 orthodontist and 150,000 dentists in the United States. So for now, we are the only practice able to offer this amazing treatment option! *Actual Patient …
Special Facebook Offer
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CALL TODAY… with the special offer code Invisalign Facebook Offer 500 (Or PRINT this page) Affordable payment plans with 0% Interest and No Down Payment! Customize your smile… pick your Fun, Stylish Color Bands for Braces! Premier provider of Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen®. Only select orthodontists have earned this distinction. We have treated over 750 Invisalign® patients. Ask us how to speed up your treatment time with Acceledent. **This offer is valid for $500 OFF Invisalign & Invisalign teen. $500 OFF any Orthodontic Treatment and a FREE orthodontic consultation! (if started by 9/28/15*) *Offer applies to 8/12/15 – 9/28/15 initial exams that begin treatment by 9/28/15. Must use special offer code or print this page for discount. Cannot be combined with any other discount. One per family. Valid for new families only. A Confident Smile Creates a Lifetime of Advantages!
Jaw Surgery? Say no, no, no!
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One of our strengths is presenting alternative options to jaw surgery and still obtaining excellent results. Often, malalignment of one or both dental options is a barrier to patients with a bad bite. Creating two symmetrical dental arches (with straight teeth) can create the ability for patients to “find” the correct bite. We measure the teeth and dental arches in order to create balance within the jaws. The result is a balanced occlusion where by a gentle fit is achieved. Recently, several patients have come to us for non-surgical treatment to meet their orthodontic needs after many years of avoidance. Hearing a surgical approach earlier stymied their plans. Check out the results! Jason B. was told twice that he needed surgery!
Parents — Super Important X-Ray for Kids
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Around ages eight – ten, the third molars (wisdom teeth) begin to form. At this age, all children should have a panorex to ensure that these teeth are developing normally. On occasion cysts or tumors can begin to develop at this age range, on or near the third molars. These abnormal growths can be very aggressive and destructive to the jaw bone and adjacent teeth. They should be removed as early as possible. While the vast majorities are benign, they can expand in months to years to very large sizes which makes removal difficult for the oral surgeon. When the surgeon is removing them, the surgeon must be careful to not fracture the jaw. Parents, if your dentist does not have an x-ray machine that encircles the head (also know as a panorex machine), please visit the orthodontist to have this important x-ray.