We have a lot of fun in our orthodontic office – with kids AND with adults! More and more adults are considering improving their smile and bite with orthodontics – which can include braces or more subtle approaches such as Invisalign and other active appliances. We recently found this article from WebMD.com that talks about orthodontics for adults – we think it is quite accurate and has a lot of information for adults to consider.
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We have long suspected that people who smile a lot are happier, with better relationships, better “people” skills and they seem to feel better about themselves as well. Researchers at Michigan’s Wayne State University determined in a March 2010 study that those people with big smiles actually live longer as well! They looked at photos of 230 pro baseball players, analyzed and categorized their “smile intensity” and compared them with data related to longevity and determined that those who “smiled bigger” also lived longer (about 7 years longer)! Here in Santa Cruz, CA, we can’t help but smile as we work with great patients and create fabulous smiles every day. We like to think that, by helping our patients be more comfortable smiling more broadly and more often, we are also helping them live longer and happier lives. And 7 more years is definitely something to smile about!
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Dr. Joiner and his wife, Roberta, are attending the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session in Chicago, Il from May 13 – 17, 2011. They are attending lectures on many orthodontic topics, keeping up with the latest treatment options for braces and Invisalign, learning about orthodontic research results and also having a little fun! Dr. Joiner was invited to model in the 1st Annual Fashion Show at the meeting – below are a couple of videos of his "performance". He had a lot of fun with it, and at the same time, attendees were able to see the latest trends in orthodontic uniforms, as well as what NOT to wear to the office (from the other models)! We hope to share a laugh with you in these short videos . . .
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