Thursday, February 26, 2009

Stevens Orthodontics Marches for Babies!

Stevens Orthodontics has joined thousands of compassionate teams across the country that support March for Babies. Won’t you please help us in this worthy cause? Join us in the walk that helps all moms and babies!The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

The money we raise for March for Babies helps:

--Support all important research offering preventions and solutions for babies born too soon or with birth defects.

--Educate women on what they can do to increase their chances of having a healthy baby.

--Provide comfort and information to families with a newborn in intensive care.

--Push for newborn screening and health insurance for all children and pregnant women.

Please help us support the March of Dimes by visiting our team website. You can make a donation to our entire team or pick your favorite team member and donate to them. Either way, your donation will help us reach our targeted goal. You can also join our team and walk with us on April 18, 2009 at Cascades Park. Just bring a $10 donation and wear your Dr. Steven’s tee-shirt and you will receive 10 wooden nickels!

We hope to see you there! Together we can make a difference for babies and mothers around the country.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Stevens Orthodontics Patient Reviews

Stevens Orthodontics provides superior orthodontic services to ensure that each patient, no matter their age, receives the latest technologically advanced personalized treatment plan. Just see what our patients have to say!Dr. Stevens and his staff are personable and nice. They put me, a parent, and my child both at ease. This could be a very traumatic time for both of us and it is great to like and trust the people you are spending the next two years with.
-Teri P.

Stevens Orthodontics is a child-friendly practice with professional, friendly staff and a clean office.
-Brian C.

My favorite things about Stevens Orthodontics are their up-to-date technology and hot chocolate!
-Deborah T.

Dr. Stevens and his entire office staff are just like a big family. I really feel like I am stopping by to visit family each time I go for a visit. They are awesome!
-Karmen H.

Stevens Orthodontics’ gameroom is awesome!!
-Kathy B.

Dr. Stevens and his staff have a well-managed office and offer a beautiful, high-tech and state-of-the-art facility.
-Rebecca R.

I had heard great things about Dr. Stevens and his staff and it proved to be true. His staff is professional and caring and the patients sense the team feeling. They go the extra mile in decorating for holidays and making each patient feel special. I am also impressed with the modern technology. It has been a great experience.
-Margaret B.

I like the kid-friendly atmosphere at Stevens Orthodontics. They allow my son to be seen by himself and that makes him feel more grown up and in charge of this part of his life. The staff is great!
-Kelly R.

Dr. Stevens and his office are so much fun. I tell everyone about them. I can't wait to go back!
-Letricia M.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Smoke Screen - Stevens Orthodontics


Everybody knows that smoking causes lung cancer, but did you also know that smokers and tobacco are susceptible to a variety of oral health problems at a faster rate than non-smokers?

It’s true! Smoking is responsible for almost 75% of gum disease in adults; and, similar to smokers, adults who smoke pipes and cigars, as well as those using smokeless tobacco, are just as susceptible to gum disease and other tobacco related health problems.

As soon as you use tobacco products, you become more likely to experience any of these oral-health problems:

• Oral cancer
• Gum disease
• Tooth loss
• Loss of bone in the jaw
• Gum recession
• Delayed/impaired healing process after oral surgery or any other treatment
• Decreased success rate of dental implant (tooth replacement) procedures
• Mouth sores
• Loss of your sense of taste and smell
• Bad breath
• Tooth and tongue stains

If you are interested in protecting your oral health we strongly recommend you quit using tobacco products! The following steps are recommended by the Surgeon General to help you quit smoking and using tobacco:

• Get ready – set a quitting date and remove all materials from your home, car and office
• Get support
• Learn new skills and behaviors
• Get medication and use it correctly
• Be prepared for relapse or difficult situations

For support, start with Stevens Orthodontics! We can help by recommending different options to help you quit, and above all we will support you throughout the quitting process. We are dedicated to helping you protect your oral health – and quitting smoking is a significant step in the right direction.