Dr. Stevens and team want to know: what are your 4th of July plans?

One week from tonight - on Independence Day - Dr. Lucas Stevens and our staff will celebrate America's 234th birthday. For most people, this holiday is a chance to celebrate, as well as commemorate, the anniversary of the signing of America's Declaration of Independence. It's also a time for most Americans to pay homage to all our soldiers, past, present and future - who lost their lives in battle - and the brave servicemen (and women) who continue to place themselves in danger every day so that we may enjoy our freedoms.

Today, we thought we'd ask: what are your Fourth of July weekend plans? Are you heading to a barbecue? Hitting the great American open road with family? Will you be at Tallahassee’s Big Bend Freedom Fest?

If you're planning on using fireworks, Dr. Stevens and team want to stress that you be extra careful! We want you to exercise caution if you'll be out swimming, playing sports or lighting fireworks as well.

Whatever you might be doing over Independence Day weekend, our entire staff hope you have a great week and a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! We encourage you to give us a call at (850) 385-2822 for more summer safety tips.

Featured patient reviews for Dr. Stevens!

Our team at Stevens Orthodontics recently received two testimonials from a couple of former patients, who reminded us why we do love doing the work we do: creating beautiful smiles for all ages in Tallahassee!

"I can't say enough good about Dr. Stevens! He has a reputation of making sure the patient is ready for braces and not putting them on until the appropriate time. My son, Andy, is living proof of that. We consulted with him for two years before he was ready for braces and did not pay a dime! Dr. Stevens was instrumental in repairing my son's mouth after an accident and I just you to know how much I appreciate all of the time and expertise you have given us. WE LOVE YOU!!!" ~ Selina (Andy's mom)

"(We like) the office staff members, including Dr. Stevens, are so welcoming and professional. Sydney was so excited when she left, she kept asking when she would return. I love the office set up, and this website is great." ~ Sydrene O.

At Stevens Orthodontics, easy access to your account information

Did you know that patients at Stevens Orthodontics in Tallahassee enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Through our helpful website, you may look up your appointments with Dr. Stevens and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders via text messages!

You may sign up for this convenient service - Ortho Sesame - on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button at the top of our homepage. Please give us a call at our convenient Tallahassee office if you have any questions about getting started!

The importance of reading, from Stevens Orthodontics

Traveling this summer? Heading on a camping trip? Lying on a hammock resting in your backyard?

Whatever you're up to, summer is a great time for kids to continue learning, maintain the skill level and prepare for the school year. With summer only weeks away, some of us at Stevens Orthodontics have been thinking increasingly about the importance of reading, which we encourage for all our patients.

Out of ideas? Ask us for suggestions, and Dr. Lucas Stevens and team would be happy to provide a few titles. You may also ask a librarian here in Tallahassee for some ideas or check out these summer reading lists we came across this past week.

Happy Friday and we'll see you soon!