Lakewood Park Orthodontics

Back to School

September 1st, 2019

Summer is over and now we are getting back into the swing of things for the Fall. Sports, School, upcoming holidays etc are quickly approaching and are all on the forefront of our minds and schedules! But, don't forget about your teeth! Make sure you fit time in to schedule you or your child's orthodontic exam/consultation (ideally starting at age 7 and up) and orthodontic adjustments if you are in braces/aligners already before your schedule of Fall activities gets filled up!

 

Community Events

June 1st, 2019

We love helping to support our local community! In February, we celebrated Children's Dental Health Month by visiting the Johnson School and giving a presentation on oral health and taking care of teeth. The Tooth Fairy and our special guest  "Tooth" (AKA Kristen dressed up as a giant tooth) came along for the visit! We also donated dental goody bags to Brown Elementary 3rd graders. They loved getting their toothbrushes, floss, coloring books, and tooth savers! We also have an ongoing canned food drive at the office to support the Natick Service Council. All of our patients that bring in canned goods get extra wooden nickels! Lastly, for Earth Day, we raised money to plant 50 trees to help the wild fire devastated areas in California. Dr. Hughes grew up in California so this is a project near and dear to her heart.

 

Springtime at the office

May 21st, 2019

It's been a busy Spring for us here at the office! We have had some great theme days to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, the Kentucky Derby and even threw in a pajama day! Below is a picture of our Kentucky Derby Day with Dr. Hughes, Jen and our new team member, Mia. We recently hired Mia as a new Scheduling Coordinator to help at the front desk a few afternoons a week. Next time you are at the office, please say "hi" to Mia.  She grew up here in Natick and in her spare time is taking college classes.

The Dangers of Teeth Clecnhing and Grinding

June 3rd, 2015

Teeth are designed to fit together with the top and bottom teeth touching only when chewing and very briefly during swallowing. This actually only adds up to about 6 minutes a day! So, you can imagine if your teeth are clenched together or grinding against each other all day, your jaw joint (the TMJ) and teeth are doing the equivalent of a super marathon each day! Clenching and grinding puts a lot of stress on your teeth, jaw muscles and jaw joint which can cause eventual fractures of teeth, recession of gums, TMJ symptoms and headaches. Frequent grinders can also expect their tooth enamel to wear away 6 times faster thann those who don't grind.

Possible treatment options include custom made night guards by your dentist, special exercises or medications in some cases. If you suspect that you are grinding your teeth or clenching excessively, it is best to seek the opinion of your general dentist or Dr. Hughes to customize a treatment plan right for you.

Orthodontic Bingo Contest

December 27th, 2013

Orthodontic Bingo started Dec. 1st on our Facebook page! The game is simple... check out our Facebook page for a daily "orthodontic bingo word" posted and play the Bingo card you were given at the office. The first person to get Bingo will win a $25 Natick Mall Gift Card. If you do not already have a bingo card get one at the office at your next appointment.... Let the Games Begin!!!

Holiday Food Drive

November 26th, 2012

Postcard Promotion

August 23rd, 2012

In honor of those hectic (and expensive)back-to school days....we are offering a postcard promotion during the month of August and September! The promotion includes a complimentary orthodontic records appointment which includes photographs, pan x-ray, ceph x-ray, and study models (a value of $400). This records appointment will be completed after your orthodontic exam (which is always complimentary). Even if you did not receive the postcard, we will honor this promotion if you mention it from our blog. Enjoy those last days of summer and we look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!