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Three Farm-to-Table Recipes Created for Orthodontic Patients - And their Families -

Nutritious and delicious food to make you smileSt. Louis – August 31, 2015 – One of the most common questions adult patients ask their orthodontist is, “What can I eat?”  The American Association of Orthodontists  (AAO) found some answers.  The AAO asked a personal chef to cook up a few ideas that patients could bite into without harming their braces, aligners and retainers. Taking advantage of the freshness of the season, these three delicious farm-to-table recipes are easy on orthodontic patients, loaded with nutrients and simple to prepare. “Soft,

AAO-backed Bill Would Increase Flexible Spending Cap to $5,000

Provide families more flexibility in planning for their healthcareSt. Louis, MO (February 27, 2015) — A proposed new bill supported by the American Association of Orthodontists  (AAO) would help families better meet the financial challenges of healthcare by adjusting restrictions on tax-free Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). The RAISE Health Benefits Act of 2015 will address spending caps on FSAs and the ability to rollover unused funds from one year to the next. The bill, sponsored by US Representatives Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM),

Positive Aging Delivered Through Orthodontics

30-second “ortho morph”  clip tracks patient’s dramatic transformationEditor’s Note:   Interviews with patients/caregivers are available upon request. St. Louis (Feb. 9, 2015) – Once considered the domain of plastic surgeons, the shaping of a beautiful face can also be achieved by visiting an orthodontist.  Many people understand that orthodontists can straighten teeth, but don’t realize that these specialists can influence facial growth to create an improved appearance that will last a lifetime.  Facial structure can be changed at any age, and especially

Consumer Alert! Risks Involved with Do It Yourself Teeth Straightening Products

Consumers who may be considering “do it yourself” orthodontic treatment should be aware that they may be putting their teeth, gums and bones of the jaws in harm’s way.  This alert is predicated by the uptick and availability of such products available online and in retail stores. Among the ‘quick fix’ offerings are rubber bands promoted to close a gap between teeth.  These products can be a waste of consumers’ money.  At the worst, they can cause extensive damage to teeth, bone and soft tissue that could require expensive and extensive restoration by a multi-disciplinary team of

New Technologies Bring Hope Smiles to Patients with Disabilities

For many special needs patients, orthodontic care may seem out of reach due to physical and developmental challenges.  However, new technologies in treatment, and the availability of advanced education in caring for special needs patients, are making a surprising and welcome difference in the lives of many patients with disabilities.  The American Association of Orthodontists  (AAO) reports that many of its members are able to successfully address the orthodontic treatment needs of those with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. “In

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