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Who doesn't love homemade apple sauce!

October 18th, 2011

On October 7th, the staff at Meade & Riolo Orthodontics got together to make homemade applesauce as gifts for our referring dental practices. We always appreciate working with our dentists and enjoy the support from our Ypsilanti community.

For more information and to see more photos, be sure to check out our Facebook post!

Congratulations Dr. Meade!

October 12th, 2011

All of us at here Meade & Riolo Orthodontics want to extend a special congratulations to Dr. Meade this month! She purchased the practice one year ago, on October 8, 2010! We have had a wonderful year, and we can't wait for the many more to come. Of course, we have to thank our wonderful patients for making this year so great. We love coming to work everyday to see all of you!

Thank you Dr. Meade for all of your hard work and dedication!

It's National Orthodontic Health Month at Meade & Riolo Orthodontics!

October 7th, 2011

Happy October! For those who don't know, it’s National Orthodontic Health Month. This month-long event is organized by our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.

Drs. Meade and Riolo realize that this is a great opportunity for us to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene. National Orthodontic Health Month also aims to recognize the dedicated work of orthodontists like Drs. Meade and Riolo and other dental professionals in Ypsilanti.

The AAO recommends patients avoid the following Halloween treats, or recipes with these ingredients:

• Caramel
• Nuts
• Popcorn (including un-popped kernels)
• Taffy
• Jelly beans
• Hard pretzels
• Licorice
• Bubblegum
• Ice

If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call, ask us on Facebook, or ask us during your visit this month!

Ask Drs. Meade and Riolo: Am I too old for braces?

September 30th, 2011

Who’s afraid of “metal mouth” and the appearance of braces? Not adults, apparently. Recently, our staff at Meade and Riolo Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned and sparkling teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we might add—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Drs. Meade and Riolo can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, we would love to have you visit for a consultation. Please give us a call to set one up!

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