June is National Smile Month!

According to the American Dental Association, a person's smile outranked eyes, hair and body as the most important physical feature, which is why it's important for our team at Main Street Orthodontics to support National Smile Month this June.

Here are a few simple steps you can take to improve your oral health so that you may celebrate National Smile Month for many, many years to come:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Here's a helpful video showing you how to brush with your braces on.
* Floss every day to clean between your teeth.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Guyer.
* Visit your dentist regularly (usually every six months apart).

If you have questions about any of these tips, we encourage you to give us a call.

Where are you taking Dr. Guyer this summer?

Dr. Guyer and our team are known for providing exceptional treatment, excellent customer service, and amazing smiles! This summer, we’re very excited to host our second annual “Where in the World is Dr. Guyer?” contest.

How do I enter? To enter, simply snap a photo of you with “Dr. Guyer” on your summer vacation. We will be selecting winners for the First Photo Submitted, Funniest, Most Life-like and Most Creative photo.

Be sure to "like" our Facebook page so that you can receive all of the latest updates about our summer contest. Our team can’t wait to see where your adventures take Dr. Guyer this summer.

Happy travels!

What helps you relax at Main Street Orthodontics?

Dr. Guyer and team understand not everyone enjoys visiting their orthodontist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: What is it about Main Street Orthodontics that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant office environment? Our friendly staff or Dr. Guyer?

Let us know by posting here or by giving us a call!

Main Street Orthodontics, wishing you a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember and honor the men and women lost while serving for our country. Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer, and for many folks in Niles and St. Joseph, getting out of town for three days after being cooped up in the classroom or the office spells sweet, sweet relief.

What about you? What are you up to this Memorial Day weekend? Whether you are headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, or just hitting the great American open roads, we’d like to hear all about it!

Our entire team at Main Street Orthodontics wishes you a happy, safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

Improve your smile, increase your confidence!

At Main Street Orthodontics, we know image is everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having braces may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today's teens. Well, May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are encouraged to act as positive role models, help stop negative self-images, and improve confidence and security among teenagers.

One of the great ways to improve your confidence is to improve your smile. And that begins with a complimentary consultation at Main Street Orthodontics. After all, what better time to avoid having crooked teeth in your adulthood than coming in for a consultation with Dr. Guyer?

We proudly provide traditional braces, the Damon System and Invisalign Teen for today’s image-conscious teens, and invite you to give us a call to schedule a complimentary consultation or ask us on Facebook!

Main Street Orthodontics at the 111th AAO Annual Session

To better serve our patients at Main Street Orthodontics with the highest quality orthodontic care available, Dr. Guyer and our entire team are committed to continuing education into the exciting world of orthodontics.

One of the ways we improve our service is by attending conferences, meetings and seminars, and this weekend, we will be in Chicago attending the AAO Annual Session, an educational event that is one of the largest orthodontic conventions in the world - and one that allows us to consult with orthodontists from around the country and stay up-to-date on all the latest technologies and orthodontic treatment options available. This, in turn, allows us to give you, our wonderful patients, the best treatment experience possible.

If you've got an appointment scheduled with us soon, we invite you to ask us about our Chicago trip, including what we learned and how continuing education and acquisition of new technology helps us serve you more effectively.

Summer Contest: Where in the World is Dr. Guyer?

For the second year in a row, Main Street Orthodontics is excited to announce that we will be hosting our "Where in the World is Dr. Guyer?" summer contest. This contest is the perfect opportunity for anyone traveling outside of Niles and St. Joseph, MI to share their vacation with Dr. Guyer and our team!

To enter, simply snap a photo with Dr. Guyer's photo on your summer vacation. We will be handing out photos of Dr. Guyer to all of our patients. Our team will be selecting four winners in the following categories: First Photo Submitted, Funniest, Most Life-like and Most Creative.

Main Street Orthodontics will be selecting our contest winners on September 13, 2011, so don't delay in submitting your entry! We received many fun photos last summer and we're looking forward to all of this year's new ideas.