5 Reasons to visit our office for a consultation this summer

With the country still mired in a recession, many parents in San Diego are putting off visiting the orthodontist for a consultation. Dr. Styrt and our team hear all the reasons - vacations, chores, emergencies, et cetera. Today, Dr. Styrt and our staff thought we'd give our prospective patients five reasons to visit our office this summer for an orthodontic consultation.

1. Summer is a great time to schedule the longer appointments often times needed to begin Orthodontic treatment. That way, patients will need to miss class a very limited number of times throughout treatment, if at all.

2. A break from school is also a great time to allow yourself to get used to new braces and appliances. That way, you can be ready to show off your new smile accessories on the very first day back without any awkwardness or discomfort.

3. Summer is a great time to join our exciting new patient programs and to experience our fun patient appreciation programs!

4. These next few months are an ideal time to take advantage of our treatment fees, which have been kept at the 2008 rate, but only until next year!

5. The second half of the calendar year is the ideal time to take advantage of any Flexible Spending or Health Savings funds you may have for the current year. In addition, scheduling an Orthodontic evaluation during the summer will give you enough time to plan ahead for any treatment needs for next year, and to plan for open enrollment in October/November for any such plans for next year.

And here's another reason to visit us: did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven? Give us a call at 858-458-1088 to schedule a consultation!

Dr. Styrt and team nominated for San Diego's Best!

We are so proud to be nominated for San Diego's Best Orthodontist! Please support our office by logging in to SignOnSanDiego and voting for us in the 15th annual San Diego's Best Readers' Poll!

But hurry. You can only vote through Monday, June 27! Winners will be announced in September in the Union-Tribune and on SignOnSanDiego.com.

Thank you all for your continued support of our practice. We strive high to provide you with the absolute best in dentistry and orthodontics because you deserve it!

Dr. Styrt & team, dispelling the myths about orthodontics

Drs. Styrt and Job know there are quite a few myths about orthodontics (and orthodontists) floating around nowadays. But before you buy into those myths, our docs think you should get the facts! We came across a great site that helps set the record straight. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have some excellent information on the myths and facts of orthodontics. We encourage you to check them out today!

If you have any questions about orthodontics or your treatment here at Dr. Paul Styrt's orthodontic office, feel free to give us a call or ask us on Facebook!

Smile! June marks National Smile Month!

It's June already! Where does the time go?

Dr. Paul Styrt and our team are excited to tell you June marks National Smile Month, a great time to remind our patients to brush, floss, practice good nutrition at home (and over the summer) to avoid cavities and gum disease, among other dental health issues.

After all, there's more and more evidence that suggests folks with gum disease are more at risk for serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and strokes.

Here are a few easy steps you can improve your oral health at home:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
* Floss everyday to clean between your teeth and braces
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during orthodontic treatment.
* Visit your general dentist regularly (usually every six months apart).

If you have questions about any of the tips here, we encourage you to give us a call at our San Diego office at (858) 458-1088! We hope you have a relaxing weekend!