What is your New Year’s Resolution?

The 2010 holiday season is upon us, and our team at Dr. Robison's office would like to wish all our patients and their families the merriest of holidays and best wishes for the New Year.

We thought we’d ask: what was memorable about 2010 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2011? Do you have a new year's resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?

Have a safe and happy New Year!

Ask Dr. Robison: Am I too old for braces?

Who’s afraid of “metal mouth” and the appearance of braces? Not adults, apparently. Recently, our staff at Dr. Robison's office read a fascinating statistic: the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned and sparkling teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we might add—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, we would love to have you visit for a consultation. Please give us a call to set one up!

Happy Holidays!

Cold and Flu Season is Here - Replace Your Toothbrush!

Fall is upon us, and with it comes the dreaded cold and flu season. After recovering from your cold, Dr. Robison will tell you one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush!

Germs are known to linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by continuing to use the same toothbrush. Be smart - keep a spare, just in case! To protect your toothbrush from bacteria all year long, consider the following tips:

• Wash your hands before and after brushing
• Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen
• Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster
• Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Worn bristles are less effective in properly cleaning your teeth, and can actually be damaging to teeth if used too long!

We hope these tips help! Feel free to call us at our Frederick or Middletown offices if you have any questions or ask us on Facebook.

Hurry- Our Holiday New Patient Promotion is Almost Over!

Don't forget about our holiday gift for new patients- begin treatment before 2011 and we will give you a FREE Pola Whitening treatment (in office and a home maintenance kit). Please let our team know if you are interested!

Operation Gratitude Celebrates Shipping 600,000 Care Packages to Troops. Wow!

On Saturday, December 11th, the 600,000th care package from Operation Gratitude will be assembled and shipped out to troops overseas. This national organization, which we are pleased to be a part of with our Candy Buy Back program, annually sends out over 100,000 care packages filled with snacks, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation addressed to US Service members deployed in harm's way. Each package contains donated materials, such as the candy we have collected this year.

What a huge milestone! We are proud to be a part of this great organization, and we thank you for your help with our Candy Buyback program!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration last week!