SureSmile makes the rounds on ABC’s “The Doctors”

On a recent episode of ABC's "The Doctors," Dr. Thomas Lee of Oxnard, California, was interviewed in front of a live audience and demonstrated SureSmile technology and discussed treatment benefits for orthodontists and their patients. Dr. Lee's 14-year-old patient, Nina, who had just completed SureSmile treatment, was part of the segment as well, and spoke positively about her SureSmile treatment experience.

SureSmile is a software program that facilitates the precise positioning of a patient’s teeth placement for orthodontic braces. Did you know that Dr. Adams is a certified SureSmile provider? Give us a call and ask for more information!

Oral health and your body, from Dr. Adams

Your oral health relates to more than just having perfectly aligned pearly whites. Our team at Adams Orthodontics knows that even more so now that you have braces, it is important to maintain proper oral health. According to a recent study by the British Columbia Dental Hygienists' Association, periodontal disease is linked to not only your oral health, but also the health of other body functions.

It is commonly known that proper oral health is important for many everyday functions, such as eating, talking, and kissing. New correlations have now been found linking poor oral health and cardio-vascular disease, diabetes, respiratory problems, and other systemic diseases. "Patients who have had previous infections of the heart valve may need antibiotics before having dental work done," says Cardiologist Dr. Nisha D'Mello of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Have you been brushing, flossing, and visiting Adams Orthodontics regularly? If not, give us a call! Also, be sure to visit your dentist every six months for an oral exam to check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue.

Have a great week!

-Adams Orthodontics

Why the Damon® System?

Big things are happening in the orthodontics world, and the Damon System is at the forefront of these revolutionary changes. With the Damon System, achieving a perfect smile is easier and faster than ever before with braces!

Damon® is a better option:

With the new Damon braces, you are able to achieve amazing results and finish treatment faster. Depending on your case, this could potentially save you months of treatment! After reviewing your specific needs, Adams Orthodontics and our staff will be able to provide you with a treatment plan that will have you smiling soon! Because Damon braces are very precise and effective, we can reduce the need for many of the time-consuming and complicated procedures that are used with traditional braces. Because Damon braces work more efficiently, fewer adjustments are required. As a result, your appointments will be faster and fewer in number. Due to the unique design of this new braces system, we can move your teeth into their correct positions with much less discomfort than traditional braces. Also, Damon braces are small, very comfortable, and easy to keep clean.

Dr. Adams is a certified Damon System provider. To learn more about the Damon System or your treatment here at Adams Orthodontics, please give us a call. We look forward to meeting you!

Hey, Moms! Have you signed the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge?

At Adams Orthodontics, we care about your beautiful smile, and we want to help keep you protected from sports injuries that can be damaging to your pearly whites. As a way of ensuring that children are using proper facial protection equipment the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) has introduced the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge.

Mouth guards are vital to protecting your teeth from sports related injuries while participating in sports, such as football, soccer, baseball, hockey, and basketball, to name a few. The Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge is a way for moms nationwide to make a commitment to protecting their child’s smile from facial injuries.

In past entries, we’ve discussed the importance of using facial protection when exercising to prevent injury. Today, we at Adams Orthodontics we are inviting moms to take action by visiting the Moms for Mouth Guards website and taking the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge.

Have a safe week everyone!

- Your friends at Adams Orthodontics

Share your summer plans with Doctor Adams

It’s summer here at Adams Orthodontics, a season full of vacations, adventures and fond memories. Whether you are headed to the beach, a hiking trip, hitting Canada's open roads or just having fun in the backyard, Dr. Blair Adams and our team would love to hear all about it! Leave a comment on our blog or Facebook fan page and tell us about your plans this summer!

We also encourage you to post any photos to our Facebook wall!

Happy travels,

-From Adams Orthodontics

Adams Orthodontics want to know: what do you love about Ottawa?

Adams Orthodontics, located in Ottawa and serving surrounding communities, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each community is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our fantastic patients of all ages) living within.

Today, Dr. Blair Adams and our team thought we'd ask: What are your favorite things about Ottawa? What do you love most about our amazing city? Is there a local event you MUST attend every year? Do you have a favorite eatery in town? Perhaps a favorite summer getaway?

Please feel free to share some information about your favorite local hang-outs, and everything you love best about “your neck of the woods” on our Facebook page!

Enjoy the rest of the week, and we look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!

At Adams Orthodontics, easy access to your account information

Access to your account, 24/7. Sounds simple, convenient and great, doesn’t it?

Patients at Ottawa's Adams Orthodontics enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our website. You may look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages! Just see what some of our patients are saying about this helpful service:

"Confirmation of appointment times, account balance and as a 'nice to have' abiltiy to view photos and X-rays. Great." ~ Carol S.

"Viewing my daughters Xrays was very interesting and gave me more insight into her care." ~ Sara P.

"To have the pictures available just in a few seconds is awsome. Also I love that I can see my next appointment." ~ Nadine S.

"Other doctors should have this service because it is easier to get information and the contact between the office and the patient is consistent. Makes finding information much easier between visits as well." ~ Karen L.

You, too, may sign up for this convenient service on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please give us a call at 613-748-1252 if you have any questions about getting started!