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Washington, DC 20015

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Presidents’ Day Fun Facts with Drs. Orchin & Bailey!

February 20th, 2012


Today marks Presidents’ Day, a day known for celebrating of both George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s combined Birthdays. Presidents’ Day was created in 1971, when President Richard Nixon combined the birthdays of two of our most well-known presidents into one single federal holiday. Presidents’ Day also marks a hard-earned day off from work and school for a lot of our patients at Orchin Orthodontics.

Here are a few fun facts about our nation’s presidents:

*Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, carried letters, bills and notes in his tall stovepipe hat.

*George Washington is the first president to be featured on a postage stamp.

*Ronald Reagan, our 40th president, broke the so-called “20-year curse,” in which every president elected in a year ending in 0 died in office.

*Harry S. Truman was the first president to have his Inauguration and speeches televised.

*Abraham Lincoln was the tallest of the U.S. presidents measuring 6’ 4” tall.

*Virginia is the birthplace of more United States presidents than any other state, followed by Ohio and Massachusetts.

Ask Drs. Orchin & Bailey: How long does orthodontic treatment take?

February 13th, 2012


Your smile is totally unique, so the time you’ll need to spend undergoing orthodontic treatment will also be unique. Generally, orthodontic treatment will take about two years, and this is for good reason. During this time, your teeth will slowly move into their desired positions, leaving you with a great smile with as little discomfort as possible. Rushing treatment can result in a less than perfect smile with a greater chance of tooth movement after your treatment is complete. At Orchin Orthodontics, we don’t want to waste your time with treatment that won’t retain your smile for the rest of your life.

Of course, treatment time will vary depending on your specific situation. Very minor tooth movement may only take a few months to correct, while serious malocclusion (poor bite) may need more than two years to correct. Only Drs. Orchin & Bailey will be able to accurately estimate the time your treatment will take. But trust us—it’ll all be worth it in the end!

Has your child or teen visited Orchin Orthodontics for an orthodontic consultation? If not, please give us a call and let us help him or her begin the journey to a gorgeous smile! Please feel free to contact our Washington DC orthodontic office at (202) 686-5100, and let us know how we can help you. We look forward to working with you and your family, and giving you the right orthodontic care that makes you smile.

Dr. Orchin’s experience with Invisalign

February 6th, 2012

Can anyone spot the difference? Dr. Orchin is our newest Invisalign patient! We are often asked how obvious the aligners are- here’s the proof! In the first picture he is wearing his aligners, in the second he is not. If you know of someone who is interested in finding out more about Invisalign, both teens and adults, please have them contact our office. We are happy to help!

At Orchin Orthodontics, February marks National Children’s Dental Health Month

February 1st, 2012


For the past 62 years, the American Dental Association, or ADA, has sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. National Children’s Dental Health Month began as a one-day event in 1941 in a Cleveland, OH clinic and aims to increase awareness about the importance of our patients’ oral health.

Today, we thought we’d promote good oral hygiene among our patients with a few tips and tricks, courtesy of the ADA.

• Teeth brushing techniques: It takes only two minutes to properly brush using short, gentle strokes and devoting extra attention to the gumline, areas around fillings and hard-to-reach areas such as the back teeth.

• Flossing: hold the floss snugly between thumbs and index finger and insert it between each of the teeth, making sure to go beneath the gumline and curving the floss around the base of each tooth.

• Snack wisely: choose healthy snacks such as cheese, fruits and vegetables and avoid crunchy, sticky, chewy candies that can stick to the teeth. If you eat these snacks, be sure to brush after doing so.

• Carbonated or sugary drinks: these drinks create acids that can damage the teeth when mixed with saliva, so they should be avoided altogether. If you’re going to drink one of these beverages, don’t sip on it throughout the day. Rather, drink it and then brush your teeth.

• Regular dental visits: in addition to seeing our team at Orchin Orthodontics during your orthodontic treatment, you should visit your dentist for professional check-ups and teeth cleaning appointments about every six months.

If you have any questions about keeping your mouth healthy, or about your treatment with Dr. Orchin and Dr. Bailey, please feel free to give us a call or ask us on Facebook!

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