Back to school with Bishop Orthodontics!

Now that many of the schools are back in session in Frisco and Edwards, Dr. Alton Bishop and our staff would like to remind all our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments in advance. With school, clubs and sports to consider, we know that it can be challenging to find time to visit Bishop Orthodontics during the fall months. In order to accommodate all of our patients' busy schedules, it's important that you plan ahead for your appointments so that we are able to provide you with an appointment time that is convenient for you.

As always, please remember to give us advanced notice if you're unable to make your regularly-scheduled appointment. If we receive enough notice, we might be able to schedule another patient for that time. Feel free to give us a call at 970-926-2666 if you have any questions, or if you'd like to schedule your fall appointment.

We hope you're having a wonderful end of the summer!

Ask Dr. Bishop: Are retainers really that important?

If you've recently completed treatment here at Bishop Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Bishop will provide—or probably has provided you by now—with retainers. After your braces have been removed, your teeth may still shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, provide the stabilization needed.

To learn more about the advantages of wearing retainers after your orthodontic treatment, please check out these tips from Dr. Bishop and this helpful article about retainers from KidsHealth. Or, you may give us a call at 970-926-2666! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Fun facts with Bishop Orthodontics!

At Bishop Orthodontics, we know our patients love fun facts - LOVE THEM. The American Association of Orthodontists has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that Dr. Bishop and our team thought you would enjoy. Have a great rest of your weekend!

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.

• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.

• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.

• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.

• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.

• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.

• In addition to alleviating or preventing physical health problems, orthodontics can boost self-esteem as treatment aligns teeth, jaws and lips.

• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.

This summer, will you join the Braces Brigade?

Calling all our amazing current and former patients at Bishop Orthodontics: how would you like to blog about your experience in braces AND come away with a cool $100 American Express gift card? Thanks to the American Association of Orthodontists' and their Braces Brigade campaign, you can do just that!

To complete your Braces Brigade application, you'll need to provide:

* Name
* Age – Must be 14 years of age or older
* E-mail
* Phone number
* Stage of orthodontic treatment
* A photo of your braces/smile
* A sample blog post – picture yourself as a member of Braces Brigade and show off those blogging skills! (100-word minimum)

All applicants must either be an orthodontic patient of Dr. Bishop or the parent of a patient. If you're under 18, your parent must fill out a consent form along with your application.

We encourage you to apply for the Braces Brigade this summer! Happy Monday!