How important is your smile? From Chad Johnson Orthodontics

Located in Harrisburg, NC, Chad Johnson Orthodontics offers comfort, convenience, and today's most advanced orthodontic technology, proving that your healthy smile is our top priority.

And speaking of smiling, in a new poll conducted by Glamour Magazine, people were asked, “If you had to pick between having perfect teeth, eyesight or hair, which would you choose?

Well, 44 percent of folks out there are choosing teeth! In addition, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, or AACD, conducted a study and found that 99.7 percent of those polled believed a smile is an important social asset. Respondents said straightness, whiteness, cleanliness, as well as the sincerity and sparkle of a person’s smile were all important factors not only socially, but career-wise as well.

Please give us a call today to begin perfecting your smile with Chad Johnson Orthodontics. We look forward to meeting you!

“What foods are braces-friendly?” Dr. Johnson answers your mealtime questions!"

There are a variety of foods Dr. Chad Johnson recommends you avoid while you're wearing braces. Some foods can occasionally damage braces, but certain foods can bend the wires or even break the brackets on your braces. If you’re wearing braces, you should avoid starch, sugar and gummy foods, as these foods can be difficult to remove during brushing. Foods that are high in sugar and starch tend to cause plaque, cavities and even tooth decay.

Avoid tough meats, hard breads and raw vegetables such as carrots and celery. Before long, you'll be able to bite a cucumber again. But you'll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as you're wearing braces.

Foods you should avoid include:

• Chewy foods: bagels, hard rolls, licorice
• Crunchy foods: popcorn, ice, chips
• Sticky foods: caramels, gum
• Hard foods: nuts, candy
• Foods you have to bite into: corn on the cob, apples, carrots

Also, chewing on hard things (for example, pens, pencils or fingernails) can damage the braces. Damaged braces will cause treatment to take longer.

If you have any questions on which foods you should be avoiding and why, we invite you to give Chad Johnson Orthodontics a call or ask our staff during your next visit.

Would you like to win Cirque du Soleil Totem tickets?

Would you like to experience the acrobatics, magic, dance and acting of a Cirque du Soleil performance? Our team at Chad Johnson Orthodontics invites all of our patients to participate in our office's Cirque du Soleil Drawing. The drawing winner will receive two tickets to the 4pm Saturday, March 26 Cirque du Soleil Totem performance.

To enter, simply share a photo of you and your "hardware" on our Facebook page with a funny caption. The winner will be selected at random on March 23, 2011, so don't delay in submitting your entry! Have a great weekend everyone!

Extended office hours with Dr. Chad Johnson

To better accommodate our patients, Dr. Johnson recently extended our office's Monday hours. Patients may now schedule appointments at Chad Johnson Orthodontics from 7am-7pm. We're excited to better serve our Harrisburg, Concord and Charlotte, NC communities through these new, more convenient office hours.

Technology helps you relax at Chad Johnson Orthodontics

It used to be that people were terrified to see the orthodontist. And Dr. Johnson understands that some patients are still nervous. But fear not! The days of fear and loathing when driving to an orthodontist appointment are gone! And it’s all due to technology. That’s right, technology has allowed orthodontists everywhere to zero in on patient care and comfort.

For example, braces are much more comfortable and the treatment time has been reduced. In addition, the advances in the orthodontic field have permitted digital photos and X-rays of your mouth, patient charting and improved communications between doctor and patient.

If you have any questions about how Dr. Johnson uses state-of-the-art technology, give us a call and ask!

Connect with the Braces Brigade!

At Chad Johnson Orthodontics, our patients want to get as much out of their treatment as possible. That includes asking a lot of questions and making sure they take care of both their appliances and oral health.

Would you like to learn more about what to expect during orthodontic treatment, from someone with firsthand experience? Well, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recently developed the Braces Brigade blog, where past, present, as well as future orthodontic patients from coast to coast document their (or their child’s) orthodontic journeys. The blog will serve as a source of guidance for others as the patients undergo orthodontic care.

Our team at Chad Johnson Orthodontics encourages you to visit the Braces Brigade blog to read these great and informative blogs—who knows, maybe you’ll learn a thing or two! As always, don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions about the Braces Brigade or your own orthodontic treatment with Dr. Johnson!

Chad Johnson Orthodontics, shedding light on the myths about braces

Trust us when we say Dr. Chad Johnson and our staff know there are quite a few myths about orthodontics (and orthodontists) floating around these days. But before you buy into those myths, we think you should get the facts! Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists set the record straight (no pun intended) and have provided some information that sheds some light on the myths and facts of orthodontics. We encourage you to check them out today!

If you have any questions about orthodontics or your treatment here at Chad Johnson Orthodontics, feel free to give us a call.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

Each February for the past 61years, the American Dental Association (ADA) has sponsored National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

For kids wearing braces, brushing and flossing can become more difficult, requiring extra time and vigilance to remove food particles that accumulate on and between the teeth and in braces. New options for braces such as Invisalign Teen, which is removable, make it easier for kids to maintain good oral health during orthodontic treatment.

If the health of your teeth is ignored during treatment with braces, the results can be significantly compromised. Dr. Chad Johnson is available and happy to explain why effective brushing and flossing is one of the most critical actions needed from patients during orthodontic treatment. Have you visited us lately? Give us a call and schedule an appointment!

A tasty and braces-friendly winter dish, from Chad Johnson Orthodontics

It’s chilly outside, and sometimes nothing satisfies the staff here at Chad Johnson Orthodontics more than a hot meal. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) winter dish that is sure to delight. Remember, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment.

Best Baked Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped or 1 Tablespoon dried onion
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
• ½ cup Burgundy or merlot wine (Burgundy gives a deeper flavor)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup grated American cheese, about 4 slices, or ½ cup grated mild cheddar cheese
• ½ lb. dry spaghetti, broken in half

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large no-stick frying pan or Dutch over, sauté meat, onion and garlic. Add tomato sauce, wine, oregano, sugar and salt. Simmer, cover, 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (It really makes a difference if you can take this amount of time! Otherwise 20 minutes will serve to heat everything.) Cook spaghetti and drain. Put half the spaghetti in a greased 3-quart casserole, and then add half the sauce and ¼ cup of the grated cheese. Add the remaining spaghetti and sauce, and stir everything with a large spoon. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Best if baked for 45 minutes at 350°. Makes about six to eight servings.

Enjoy this great winter dish and have a great weekend!
--From Dr. Johnson and staff

Have you seen our Groupon?

If you haven't already, we encourage all of our patients to share our Groupon with their friends, family, and anyone that is looking to achieve the smile they've always dreamed of. For one more day only, we are offering an exam, x-rays, and $1,000 off a full Invisalign treatment or orthodontic services for just $39. This Groupon is valued at $195 and expires July 28, 2011.


Please give us a call if you have any questions, or if you're ready to schedule a consultation with Dr. Johnson.

Cool kids get braces at Chad Johnson Orthodontics!

Braces today are “cool” and—many would say—even “fun.” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as self-ligating braces and Invisalign, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s teens.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Different color options and the ability to change colors, for example, provide exciting ways for young patients to customize appearances. That enthusiasm helps them to feel good about their orthodontic treatment with Dr. Chad Johnson, and may contribute to the success of treatment.

Has your child or teen visited Chad Johnson Orthodontics for a consultation? If not, please give us a call and let us help your child begin the journey to a gorgeous smile!

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Extended hours at Chad Johnson Orthodontics

In celebration of the New Year, Chad Johnson Orthodontics has extended our office hours to better accommodate patients. We are now open from 7am-7pm each Monday.

We hope that these extended hours allow us to better serve you and your family. Please give us a call to schedule your next appointment with Dr. Chad Johnson. Happy New Year!