Wear those mouth guards this summer!

We're now halfway through summer, and Dr. Stein thought today would be a good time to remind our young athletes in orthodontic treatment to take care of both their mouth and appliances while participating in contact sports.

After all, only by using a mouth guard can kids with and without braces avoid serious mouth injuries. And don't forget to ask us for a mouth guard - Dr. Stein will provide a mouth guard for anyone in active treatment! We hope you're having a great summer so far!

Dr. Stein wants to know: will you join the Braces Brigade?

How would you like to share your experience in braces by blogging about it AND come away with a $100 American Express gift card for your work?

Our team at Braces by Stein is looking for current, former and future orthodontic patients, as well as parents of orthodontic patients, to join the AAO's Braces Brigade and blog about their unique experience.

All applicants must either be an orthodontic patient here at Braces by Stein or the parent of an orthodontic patient (pre- and post- treatment stages are fine).

To complete the Braces Brigade application, you'll need:

* 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)

If you're under 18, you must get your parents' permission and have them fill out this form along with your submission.

Dr. Stein and team encourage you to apply today! GOOD LUCK!!

Summer heat safety tips with Dr. Stein

With the summer in full swing and the heat wave sweeping through the majority of the United States this week, Dr. Stein and our entire staff want you to be extra careful when you’re out and about. This week, Dr. Richard Besser appeared on Good Morning America and talked about the many ways you can protect yourself from heat stroke and other heat-related conditions this summer. And, here are a few summer safety tips from our friends at WebMD.

We encourage you to watch this short clip and remember to always have a bottle of water handy when heading out!