Child's first orthodontic visit

Your Child’s First Orthodontic Visit

When is the right time for a child’s first orthodontic visit? The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that a child’s first orthodontic visit, or evaluation, should occur no later than seven years of age. This is an age when children are in the mixed dentition stage, meaning that their bite consists of both adult and primary teeth. […]

Concierge service Schur Orthodontics

Customer Service Concierge-Style !

What does concierge-style mean? A concierge  is a special customer service-oriented employee of a hotel who provides important information and takes care of a wide range of arrangements for guests. The mission of the concierge is to not only optimize the guests’ experience in the hotel, but to maximize their total vacation experience. A good concierge has a […]

Dental Tips dental care during pregnancy

Pregnancy: A Time To Baby Your Smile!

  Congratulations, you have a baby on the way! Did you know it’s very important to maintain good oral health during pregnancy? Research suggests that women with periodontal (gum) disease may be at risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such giving birth to a pre-term or low-birth weight baby, reports the AAP and EFP. As you can see, […]

Spa at Willows Lodge prize

We Have Our Prize Winners!

We are thrilled to announce the following schurorthodontics.com Scavenger Hunt prize winners: Our winner of the gift certificate for The Spa at Willows Lodge is Laleh! We look forward to hearing how you enjoyed your visit to the spa.     The winner of the Fitbit One fitness tracker is Amelia. Congratulations, and enjoy it in good […]

Safety of orthodontic appliances

Safety of Orthodontic Appliances

Why do I bring up safety of orthodontic appliances? Safety of orthodontic treatment and appliances is our main concern. There’s a movement in the dental laboratory world to require that patients be informed of foreign-made restorations, such as crowns and veneers. Some U.S. labs have their restorations made overseas, and that may mean that they’re not […]