Events

January News

January 15th, 2021

January has been a busy and fun month for us! We were sad to see all the Christmas decorations come down in the office, but never fear.... Valentine's Day is near and so up went the new decorations! Looks festive as always now. We also spent our Saturday at the office in our cozy PJs and asked our patients to wear PJs with us to their appointment that day. Was a great success! Patience's one year work anniversary was on the 12th so of course we celebrated her and all the wonderful work she does in the office. Time flies when you're having fun!

Community

June 2nd, 2019

Our office is a small local practice and so we love to support the local schools and charitable events that go on in and around Natick. This year we have participated in the Brown Wicked Fun Road Race, The Jingle Bell Run, Donated Dental Hygiene goody bags to the Brown Elementary School, sponsored the PanMass Challenge, ran a table at the Natick Organic Farm's Spring Spectacular and will help to sponsor Scoopapalooza in June. We also love to support the Drama Workshops in Natick and Framingham and the local sports teams!

 

7&Up Check-up

December 30th, 2017


First Orthodontic Check-Ups No Later than Age 7
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and Dr. Janeen Hughes recommend that all children have a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7.
The reasons for this early examination:
-Guide jaw growth
-Lower the risk of trauma to protrusive front teeth
-Correct harmful oral habits
-Improve appearance
-Guide permanent teeth into a more favorable position
-Improve the way lips meet

The AAO does not advocate comprehensive orthodontic treatment at age 7. However, interceptive treatment may be appropriate in the kinds of problems shown below. Final treatment decisions should be made among the parent, child’s dentist and orthodontist. Call 508-319-1545; email smiles@lakewoodparkortho.com to schedule your free orthodontic consultation with our orthodontist, Dr. Janeen Hughes at Lakewood Park Orthodontics.

October is National Orthodontic Health Month

October 16th, 2017

Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month by learning more about orthodontists.The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to create a healthy bite — straight teeth that properly meet opposing teeth in the opposite jaw. If your teeth are crowded, protrusive, spaced too far apart, meet in an abnormal way or do not meet at all, correction may be recommended. If you have an abnormal bite your dentist may recommend braces or another orthodontic treatment to straighten out your smile. Correcting the problem can create an awesome-looking smile, but more importantly, orthodontic treatment results in a healthier mouth. A healthy bite makes it easier for you to bite, chew and speak. It also prevents improper wearing of the teeth, tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health problems.

Abnormal bites usually become noticeable between the ages of 6 and 12. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that children have a consultation around age 7. Treatment often begins between ages 8 and 14. Treatment that begins while a child is growing helps produce optimal results. In the past, orthodontic treatment was associated with children and teens, but today many adults seek orthodontic treatment. In fact, there are currently more than 1.2 million U.S. adults in orthodontic treatment! Today there are many aesthetic options for adult treatment including clear braces, Invisalign and active retainers.
Come visit Lakewood Park Orthodontics in Natick to learn how orthodontics can improve your oral health and give you a healthy, straight smile. Call 508 319 1545 for a complimentary consultation.

April is Mouthguard Awareness Month

April 7th, 2017

Mouthguards Matter! The American Association of Orthodontics has teamed up with Shock Doctor to stress the importance of wearing mouthguards, especially during braces. Orofacial injury rates in non-mandated sports are as high as 38%, so help protect those teeth! If you wear braces, select a mouthguard specifically designed for braces. Choose an Insta-Fit style which requires no boiling or fitting and adapts as braces are adjusted and teeth move. Dr. Hughes now carries Shock Doctor mouthguards at the office. Make sure to ask about them at your next visit!

Theme Days at Lakewood Park Orthodontics

March 29th, 2017

Dr. Hughes and the entire staff at Lakewood Park Orthodontics believe that creating a beautiful smile should be a fun and joyful experience! Our theme days are an exciting way we create a fun environment for our patients and their families.
Theme days are celebrated at our office every month. Many times the theme days are coordinated with holidays and current events. We encourage our patients to participate in the theme days by dressing up with us and taking silly pictures in exchange for ‘wooden nickels’. (Wooden nickels are tokens that patients earn during treatment that can be traded for cool prizes).

Recent themes have included St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Pajama Day, Ugly Sweater Day, Chicken Dance Day and Red Sox Opening Day (just to name a few). No matter what the theme we are always willing to dress a little wacky to encourage our patients to have fun and feel like a part of our family during their time at Lakewood Park Orthodontics.

Do you have a great idea for our next theme day? Comment below or let us know at your next appointment and we may use your suggestion for our next theme day!

Children's Dental Health Month

February 17th, 2017

February is Children's Dental Health Month! Dental decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S. but, it's preventable! Teach children to brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. In addition to brushing an easy way to get Fluoride to help protect your teeth is just to drink tap water! Studies show that fluoride in community water systems prevents at least 25 percent of tooth decay in children and adults.

Patient Appreciation Days

August 20th, 2016

At Lakewood Park Orthodontics, we love our patients and wanted to show them our appreciation. So we held two patient appreciation snow cone parties! They were a success and a perfect compliment to the hot summer days here in Natick!

July 24th, 2016

It's time again for our traveling T-shirt Contest! While traveling this summer or just at home enjoying summer fun, take us along with you! Send us a picture of yourself wearing your LAKEWOOD PARK ORTHODONTICS t-shirt via email (smiles@lakewoodparkortho.com) or post on our facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lakewood-Park-Orthodontics-226824237353397/) and be enterested into a contest for a $25 gift card! Don’t have a LAKEWOOD PARK ORTHODONTICS shirt and want one? Call us at 508-319-1545 (contest is limited to patients of the practice). The deadline for photo entries is Friday, August 31, 201. Happy Travels!

Refer a Friend Contest

January 19th, 2016

The greatest compliment a happy, satisfied patient gives us is the referral of their family and friends to our practice. Our refer-a-friend contest is to thank you for that kindness! Each time you refer a friend or family member to our practice and they start treatment, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $200 gift certificate at Blue Ginger in Wellesley. We love that you want to spread the word about Dr. Hughes and the outstanding orthodontic care that she and her team provides at Lakewood Park Orthodontics. Thank you for your support. We enjoy seeing each and every one of our patients at their appointments and we would be honored to treat more of your family and friends. Your trust and confidence are truly appreciated.

Share a Basket with a Pet Event

January 2nd, 2016

Did you know that Dr. Hughes worked through college at an animal shelter in Illinois? She is a HUGE animal lover and is excited about our "Share a Basket with a Pet Event" that started at the office this week!
The goal of this event is to fill baskets with dog and cat food, blankets, kitty liter and toys to deliver to the local animal shelter. For each item a patient brings in they are entitled to fill out an entry slip to win a $50 gift card.
(That means if you brought in six cans of dog food, you can fill out 6 entry slips). Let's help make the new year a special one for a pet in need!

Star Patient of the Month Program

December 15th, 2015

The road to a winning smile requires excellent teamwork. Your orthodontist has years and years of education and experience that helps him or her put the braces on just right. The patient is also a team member, carefully brushing and flossing the teeth, avoiding hard or sticky foods which may bend or break the braces, and following all other instructions such as wearing rubber bands, bite plates and other appliances.

In recognition of our very best patients, we have developed the STAR PATIENT OF THE MONTH PROGRAM. The rules are simple; each month we keep track of all patients who have perfect check ups with us. Excellent oral hygiene, excellent cooperation and a great attitude towards your orthodontic treatment, your orthodontist and his staff are the main things we’re looking for.

Needless to say, many of our patients have perfect check ups. So, at the end of each month, we randomly select one patient from the list of perfect check ups to be PATIENT OF THE MONTH.

As a token of our appreciation, the winner receives a gift certificate to a local movie cinema, and their photograph is prominently displayed in the office and on Facebook/website. Also, these patients can rest assured that they will soon be the proud owner of a beautiful smile and healthy bite…the best reward of being a great team player!

Food Drive

December 9th, 2015

Thank you to everyone who brought in food for our Annual Food Drive. It was a great success and Jen and Dr. Hughes dropped the food off to the NAtick Service Council just in time for the holidays!

Contest Winner

November 15th, 2015

Ben was the winner of our Count the Candy Corn contest. Congratulations, great guessin'  and enjoy the gift card!

Thanksgiving Food Drive

November 3rd, 2015

Lakewood Park Orthodontics will be holding its annual food drive starting November 6th and we would love your help! Please bring by non perishable food items to the office at your appointment or drop off anytime on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and we will donate all items to the Natick Service Council. Extra wooden nickels will be given to all our patients who participate so please be sure to let us know who brought the item :)

Braces and Halloween

October 22nd, 2015

Just because it is Halloween doesn't mean you can't enjoy some tasty treats! Try out some of these yummy recipes!

https://mylifemysmile.org/recipes

Patient Appreciation Day at Lakewood Park

May 19th, 2014

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