Allen Orthodontics asks: Who will win the BIG game?

The moment of truth is nearly here, as the outcome of this Sunday's game at Cowboys Stadium will determine the NFL champion for the 2010 season. Who will win? Will you be cheering on the Green Bay Packers or the Pittsburg Steelers? Our team at Allen Orthodontics wants to see your dark green and gold or black and gold spirit. Write your name and phone number on a green football for Green Bay or a Silver football for Pittsburg, and enter our drawing for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods.

May be the best team win!

Patient Question: Can I benefit from braces?

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Allen will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Set up an appointment for a consultation and find out how orthodontics will transform your smile, as well as your life!

The 25th anniversary of MLK Day, from Dr. Allen and team

The activism of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was integral to the U.S. civil rights movement of the 1950s and ‘60s. As the social justice leader once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” There are many ways that you may answer this question, whether it is by participating in a environmental impact project, volunteering through an education program, or serving veterans and military families. Are you in search of a Day of Service project? You can always ask Dr. Allen, or visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service website.

All of us here at Allen Orthodontics would love to hear what you’re doing for others in the Oceanside, CA and Fallbrook, CA areas. We encourage you to share any pictures, videos, or information about your Day of Service project on our Facebook page. Happy MLK Day!

Allen Orthodontics announces our new Oceanside office location

Allen Orthodontics, formerly known as North County Orthodontics, is excited to announce that our new Oceanside, CA office is now open! Our beautiful office has a flat screen TV in the reception area, along with all new state of the art equipment. We now offer a cone beam x-ray machine, computerized charting system, and updated operatory chairs for optimal patient comfort.

Be sure to check out our new location! You can find Allen Orthodontics in Fallbrook on Mondays and in Oceanside Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 - 5:00pm (lunch 1:00 - 2:30pm) and Fridays 8:00 - 1:00pm.

Our new office is located at 4110 Oceanside Blvd., Suite B, Oceanside, CA 92056. We are on the North West corner of College Blvd. and Oceanside Blvd. in the Albertson's shopping center. Be sure to give us a call to schedule your next appointment with Dr. Allen!

Age 7 is the magic number for an orthodontic check-up

Many parents assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to see Dr. Allen for a consultation, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven?

That’s right—seven.

Ok, so what’s so great about age seven, you ask? Enough permanent teeth have arrived for Dr. Allen to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or “bad bite.” Also, the incisors have begun to come in, and problems such as crowding, deep bites and open bites can be detected.

Orthodontic evaluation at an early age provides one of two positive outcomes: For some, early identification or problems will lead to easier or shorter orthodontic treatment in the future. For others, a healthy prognosis will provide immediate peace of mind.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and are detrimental to good oral hygiene. So, if your child is nearing his or her seventh birthday, give us a call at Allen Orthodontics to schedule an appointment.