May 27th, 2011
Did you know that back in 2002, Tom Cruise had braces? During this time, he was 40 years old and filmed Minority Report, Austin Powers in Goldmember and the Last Samurai. Check out his smile in Jerry Maguire, Rain Man or The Firm and compare to the post-braces Tom Cruise in Valkyrie or Tropic Thunder. The fact is, movie stars need to look their best for the silver screen, and it wouldn't be possible without orthodontists like Dr. Betsy Meade and Dr. Christopher Riolo.
In fact, lots of Hollywood stars have had orthodontic treatment. Check out this slideshow of famous faces with braces. If you’ve thought about getting the perfect smile you’ve always wanted, please give Meade & Riolo Orthodontics a call.
May 18th, 2011
Ypsilanti, MI orthodontist, Dr. Meade, loves making her patients' teeth straight and and healthy! She enjoys problem solving to achieve the very best results, and making a positive difference in our patients' lives. But we thought we’d ask her what profession she would pursue if it wasn’t for orthodontia. Here's what Dr. Meade said:
"Of course, my ideal job is being an orthodontist and I love what I do. But, if I could experience another job for a day or a week, I would be a caterer for dinner parties. I would love to go grocery shopping at the farmers market and then turn the local, fresh ingredients into a great meal for people to enjoy."
May 12th, 2011
Many parents assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to see Drs. Meade and Riolo 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 Drs. Meade and Riolo 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 Meade & Riolo Orthodontics to schedule an appointment.
May 2nd, 2011
Drs. Meade & Riolo, your Ypsilanti, MI orthodontists, are excited to announce that our office is currently hosting a spring raffle. During checkup appointments, you can earn wooden nickels for wearing your Meade & Riolo Orthodontics t-shirt, maintaining good oral hygiene, not breaking anything and wearing rubber bands. Once you have earned five wooden nickels, we will enter your name into an office drawing for 4 Cedar Point tickets (The Roller Coaster Capital of the World!) or a new iPod touch. Anyone who "likes" our Facebook page will also receive a contest entry.
Our drawing will take place June 30, so don't delay in submitting your entry. Good luck, and thank you for connecting with our office online!
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