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By Melissa Rode on August 04, 2010  |  Comments 0

Back to School with Braces: Playing the Trumpet

Are you going back to school this fall with braces? Read how this change may affect your days in band class, especially if you play the trumpet! Don’t get discouraged. Instead, read these tips from other kids having the same problem.

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By Melissa Rode on June 28, 2010  |  Comments 0

Minars Orthodontics in Hollywood, Fl Hosts BACK TO SCHOOL BOWLING BASH for Patients and Their Families

Minars Orthodontics appreciates our patients! We will be holding a patient appreciation event this summer as a thank you to all of our patients.

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By Melissa Rode on June 14, 2010  |  Comments 2

Minars Orthodontics In Hollywood, FL Participates In Missions Trip To Nicaragua – Bringing Help To Those In Need

Dr. Michael Minars participated in a missions trip hosted by a local church by donating toothbrushes, toothpastes and more to children in need of supplies. Two staff members of Minars Orthodontics also participated in the trip by visiting Nicaragua to deliver the supplies gathered by the church.

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By Melissa Rode on May 03, 2010  |  Comments 0

Dr. Minars Urges Patients in Hollywood, FL to Participate in Orthodontics Video Contest Hosted by AAO

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is sponsoring the “How Orthodontics Changed My Life” video contest. There will be two winners; each winner will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship!! Funds may be used toward the winners’ post-high school educational expenses at a college, university, vocational or technical school.

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By Melissa Rode on March 31, 2010  |  Comments 21

Fun Easter Activities for Kids With or Without Braces!

There are many kids’ Easter activities that are more than just fun and games. They are also opportunities to learn and develop skills and creativity. There are some great outdoor Easter activities for kids that just need you to add an egg or two and you can have egg and spoon races, egg throwing competitions, egg hunts and egg relays.

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Patient Rewards Program

When you become a patient at Minars Orthodotnics, you join our patient rewards program. By being a part of this program, you can earn points on a your patient rewards card and use those points to buy gift certificates online! Minars Orthodontics likes to reward our patients with great prizes. See how you can earn reward points…

What To Expect

Not sure what to expect on your first visit to Minars Orthodontics? Along with a tour of the office, you will receive a free initial consultation. During this time, Dr. Minars will be happy to address any of your orthodontic questions or concerns.

Orthodontic Records

Diagnostic records consist of:
* An x-ray of the patient’s head (cephalogram)
* An x-ray of the patient’s jaws and teeth (panorex)
* Facial photographs and intraoral photographs
* Impressions of the teeth.
These orthodontic records are used to document the diagnosis and plan the orthodontic treatment needed for each patient

Lower Retaining Wires

This is the orthodontic retainer that is placed on the inside of your lower front teeth. It’s referred to as a “bonding lingual retaining wire”. As long as the wire is correctly attached to your teeth, it will hold them reasonably straight.

Orthodontic Terms

Learn some orthodontic terms here that you might hear on your trip to the orthodontist. Ever wonder what which part of the braces the doctor is talking about while working on your mouth? Find the definitions for terms such as archwire, coil spring and bracket.

Treatment Timing

In some cases, children as young as two or three years of age may need limited interceptive orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that young people be seen by age seven. Early treatment may enable a patient to avoid surgery or other more serious corrections later in life. However, you are never too old to begin orthodontic treatment.

Common Problems

We have provided pictures and descriptions of some common orthodontic problems. Cases such as overbites and crossbites are identified here. Read to find out if you or somone you know could benefit from an orthodontic evaluation.

Patient Contests

Minars Orthodontics strives to create an enjoyable orthodontic experience for our patients. One way we do this is by holding monthly contests in which any patient can enter to win the grand prize. Some of the prizes shown in the pictures are gift cards to places such as Gamestop, Boomers & Regal Cinemas, as well as, a bookbag full of school supplies for our “Back to School” contest winner.

Finished Cases

Here you can find before and after photos of patients that have been treated at Minars Orthodontics.

Congratulations Your Braces Are Off! What Happens Now?

Finally, its the day you have been waiting for! Your braces are off and you’re entering the retentiono phase of treatment. Proper use of your retainers is essential to establishing a stable tooth relationship and keep your smile looking beatiful.