When you think of orthodontics, you may have flashbacks of your childhood, and even if you didn’t have braces yourself, you most likely had friends with a mouth full of metal braces (some even had to wear them twice!). As a kid who never had braces, my mental image of braces growing up was Anthony […]
If I were a betting man, I’d bet you can count at least ten of your friends, family members, or acquaintances who currently have or have had braces. Straight, healthy smiles are everywhere, and many of them have braces to thank for that. The orthodontic community is ever growing and has become somewhat of a […]
Imagine this. It’s a hot (and we mean HOT!) Memphis summer day, and you’re leaving your favorite orthodontist’s office after a scheduled adjustment. To beat the heat, you find yourself in your local drive-thru, ordering the slushiest, coldest, sweetest concoction you can find. You take one drink and BAM! your mouth feels frozen, shooting pain through […]
As our practice continues to grow, we’ve gotten several great opportunities to learn from others and share what we’ve learned with other orthodontic practices throughout the country. In addition to our Germantown location, we also regularly travel to Southaven and Olive Branch, Mississippi to provide orthodontic care for children at Pediatric Dental Group. I also […]
February was Children’s Dental Health Month, so the SCO team planned visits to Riverdale Elementary School and Harding Academy to teach students about the importance of good dental hygiene. Unfortunately, with all the crazy snow and freezing rain Memphis received in February, we didn’t actually get to finish those school visits until March! Even worse, […]
Have you signed up for spring sports yet? Soccer, softball, baseball, dance; there are endless options for children, teens, and adults to get moving once the weather starts to warm up. If you’re old like me (and yes, 30 qualifies), you might not be as active in organized sports anymore, but maybe you can’t wait […]
Over the last couple of years, “Do It Yourself” or DIY has taken on a whole new life. The popularity of sites like Pinterest and YouTube have given instructions for people to create everything from DIY home decorations and recipes to home repairs and design inspiration. The DIY pins and videos that are most […]
Have you made a resolution to have more confidence this year? How about a resolution to do something for yourself or to have a happier, healthier year? We’re all working to be the best versions of ourselves in 2015, and we recently heard some great news! New research has found a strong connection between smiling […]
Whew! Can you believe 2014 is gone? If you’re like us here at Saddle Creek Ortho, it has flown by. We’ve had an amazing year with too many highlights to name! We celebrated our office’s first birthday, gave away MAJOR prizes (a Cruise to Cozumel…yes, we’re serious), and worked with awesome patients, parents, and dental […]