Getting social with Benson Orthodontics

At Benson Orthodontics, we love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our interactive Facebook fan page. For social media to work, conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social media is hugely popular these days, we know it is unpredictable and ever-changing.

While Dr. Benson and our professional staff take some time to research and decide how to best use social media, we thought we’d ask you, our loyal patients: How would you like us to use our social networks? What would you like us to share on our blog? Send us your thoughts or give us a call!

Ask Benson Orthodontics: When should my child come in for a check-up?

Sometimes, parents falsely assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. Benson and Benson Orthodontics, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started sooner. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven.

Ok, so what’s so great about age seven, you ask? Enough permanent teeth have arrived for Dr. Benson to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or what Dr. Benson calls “bad bite.” 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 Benson Orthodontics to schedule an appointment.

At Benson Orthodontics, access to your account any day, any time

At Benson Orthodontics, we embrace new technology, whether it is through the innovative orthodontic treatments that we offer, our high-tech web site and social networks, or our modern offices conveniently located in Mt. Juliet and Lebanon.

Did you know that Dr. Benson's patients have access to their account, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on our web site? You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, 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 service!

"My daughter makes her own appointments because she's 18 now. She forgets to tell me when her next appointment is. Not only can I go in and look for myself, I get a reminder email letting me know she has an appointment coming up. That's great!" ~ Angela C.

"Looking at the x-rays and being able to zoom in and out." ~ Angela W.

"I like that I can view upcoming appointments and receive e-mails reminding me." ~ Valarie T.

"I was able to view my daughter's photos online and compare her 1st and last visits." ~ Bree W.

"It's nice that you can view your appointments as well as the balance on your account." ~ Martha F.

You may sign up for this convenient service on our web site by clicking the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please call our professional team at Benson Orthodontics if you have any questions!

Helpful Invisalign® tips from Benson Orthodontics

Last week, the professional staff at Benson Orthodontics shared with you, our fantastic patients, the ways in which you may benefit from Invisalign treatment with Dr. Benson. Today, we thought we'd share a few helpful Invisalign tips. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, Dr. Benson wants you to ask yourself the following three questions:

1. Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.

2. Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not a necessity for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky a soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.

3. Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also easy: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits. If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment here at Benson Orthodontics, please go ahead and give us a call!