Blog 23 - Orthodontist Ann Arbor MI Invisalign Braces

Have Some Thanksgiving Trivia From McNamara Orthodontics in Ann Arbor MI

November 16, 2014 No Comments

Thanksgiving is celebrated with feasts and football games and the start of the Christmas shopping season, Thanksgiving means roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and green bean casserole with Campbells mushroom soup. No matter how you celebrate this momentous day, at McNamara Orthodontics, we want you to know we are thankful for all our wonderful patients we treat

Be Careful You Dont Get Tricked by Your Treats

October 16, 2014 No Comments

We have all heard about the damage that sugar and certain “sticky” candies can do to teeth. Well, our Team at McNamara Orthodontics wants to remind all of our patients and future patients about the dangers one more time. We know #Halloween is supposed to be a fun time of year for kids of all ages… but it

Smokeless Tobacco and E- Cigarettes: Do Kids Understand the Risks?

September 17, 2014 No Comments

Are We Addicting Another Generation of Smokers With e-Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco? Years of educating kids on the risks of tobacco products are at risk on multiple fronts according to top medical groups in the US which include both smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes. At McNamara Orthodontics we are concerned that kids today have the misconception that they

Why Choose an Orthodontist In Ann Arbor MI?

September 3, 2014 No Comments

If you are having a problem with your bones or muscles you trust an orthopedist. For a skin, hair, or nail condition you trust a dermatologist. A cardiologist specializes in heart issues or you consult with a neurologist for frequent headaches or back issues related to the nervous system. When straightening teeth and correcting jaw problems, your smile

McNamara Orthodontics Talks About Kids and Dental Sport Injuries

August 17, 2014 No Comments

What sport do you think causes the most dental injuries with kids? If you guessed football… you are right. The ADA estimated that faceguards and mouth guards prevent approximately 200,000 injuries each year in high school and college football alone. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry states the children between the ages of 7-11 are the most susceptible

Embracing Change At Lightning Speed in 2014 in Ann Arbor MI

August 4, 2014 No Comments

Life as we know it at McNamara Orthodontics, both professionally in the delivery of orthodontic care and personally in our lives, is changing at the blink of an eye. It is both an exciting and intimidating age we live in and it amazes our team every day. If we are here today, where will we be one, two, or

Orthodontic Problems Can be Linked to Bullying

June 18, 2014 No Comments

Having “ugly” teeth may significantly contribute to the problem of bullying, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. According to the study, teeth were the No. 1-targeted physical feature to increase a child’s chance of being bullied, followed by the child’s strength and weight. Do you think Tom Cruise was

Practice Smart Sun Safety This Summer

June 2, 2014 No Comments

Now that summertime is upon us, kids are spending more time outside, families are going to more outdoor outings and many are heading out on vacation. Join McNamara Orthodontics and the EWG (Environmental Working Group) in their efforts, along with dermatologists and sunscreen companies to educate the public when it comes to the truth about sunscreens and sun

Be Selective When Choosing a Provider of Adult Orthodontic Treatment

May 16, 2014 No Comments

Today’s adults have a greater awareness that teeth can last a lifetime. They live longer and are taking better care of their teeth, as reported by a survey released by the National Institute of Dental Research. It stated that the rate of missing teeth among people ages 55 to 64 dropped 60 percent since 1960. Millions of adults

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