American Association of Orthodontists: Recommends Orthodontic Check-Ups no later than Age 7

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that all children have a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7.

The AAO does not advocate comprehensive orthodontic treatment at age 7.  However, interceptive treatment may be appropriate in the kinds of problems shown on the photo.  Final treatment decision should be made among the parent, child's dentist and orthodontist.

Please contact our office to schedule your Complimentary Consultation today at (703) 729-7210.

Retainers... Yes They are Important!

Remember, after your complete treatment you will need to wear your Retainer or your teeth WILL shift!  During your Retention Phase it is important to always bring your Retainer with you to your appointments!  If you lose or break your Retainer let our office know as soon as possible!

We all need a little reminder every now and then!

Do you have a hard time remembering to wear your Rubber Bands?  Are you forgetting to ear your Retainer?  Can't remember when you are supposed to swap out your Invisalign Aligners?  We can now help you with those reminders with our cool new text reminder system, Orthodontext!  Setting up your reminders are as easy as 1,2,3!  Please be sure to ask your team about it during your next visit!

Winter 2015

Dr. Kortam, Sunny, Mel and Laila

Our Logo Selfie contest is still going on!  Ashburn Orthodontics is a proud sponsor at many of our local schools!  You can find our logo in many places throughout Ashburn.  For our November and December 2015 contest, you will find our Ashburn Orthodontics logo, take a selfie with it, post it to the Ashburn Orthodontics FaceBook and/or Instagram page, have your friends post comments.  The selfie with the most comments will win an Apple iWatch!

Be sure to Tag Yourself so your friends and family can see your post and comment!

Class DoJo is Back!  

Be sure that you are asking Dr. Kortam and Mel about points for your dental hygiene!  Remember you also get points for liking our social media and participating in our monthly contests!

Points = Dollar Amounts towards a Gift Card of your Choice to 

Target, iTunes, Sweet Frog or Starbucks. 

If you are not signed up for Class DoJo please be sure to ask Laila for your codes at your next appointment!

Fall 2015 Newsletter

Website         Welcome         Treatment         Patient Education          Photos          Contact Us Fall 2015 Patient Feature of the Month: Georgia Mackenzie       AO: Tell us about a typical day for you? Georgia: I go to school at Heritage High School, I'm a Senior.  I don't work because I stay busy with school and Cross Country track after school. AO: What do you plan on majoring in and at what school? Georgia:  Engineering or Biology.  I really want to go to UVA AO: What is your favorite subject in school right now? Georgia:  ART!  I get very excited about going to Art class, there are so many talented students and I love seeing all the things that the other students can do. AO: Do you have any hobbies that you enjoy participating in? Georgia:  I enjoy art and cross country track.  I've been on the track team at school for four years now.  I also like vacationing at my grandparents house in Spain. AO: What's a fun fact we can share with our readers about you? Georgia:  I had a pet Guinea Pig named Snow Drop  AO: What do you like most about Ashburn Orthodontics and Dr. Kortam? Georgia:  Everyone is always so smiley, I always seem to come in with a bad mood and everyone always makes me happy BUT I do not miss my braces (Georgia is now in retention). Georgia is an extremely talented artist, we adore her and the amazing art that she produces.  Please check out her beautiful artwork on her website at www.paintbrushesandpinetrees.weebly.com ________________________________________________________________________________   It's time for our next Super Fun Contest!  Read below for all the details...   Ashburn Orthodontics is a proud sponsor at many of our local schools!  You can find our logo in many places throughout Ashburn.  For our November and December 2015 contest, you will find our Ashburn Orthodontics logo, take a selfie with it, post it to the Ashburn Orthodontics FaceBook and/or Instagram page, have your friends post comments.  The selfie with the most comments will win an Apple iWatch! Be sure to Tag Yourself so your friends and family can see your post and comment!   Ashburn Orthodontics is committed to giving back to our community and we will continue to be involved in our local schools throughout this year.  If you know of any events that Ashburn Orthodontics and Dr. Kortam can become involved in, please let us know! ________________________________________________________________________________ More News! Go to our facebook page at www.facebook.com/ashburnorthodontics to find more information. We also have it listed on our instagram, follow us @ashburnorthodontics.  Also, don't forget to check in on Facebook when you come in for your appointments, you get Class DoJo points for this! Join the mailing list     Forward to a Friend   Ashburn Orthodontics | 703-729-7210 | info@ashburnbraces.com | 44345 Premier Plaza Ste 140 Ashburn, VA 20147

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Back to School 2015

Website         Welcome         Treatment         Patient Education          Photos          Contact Us Back to School 2015 Patient Feature of the Month: Yishak Desta       Yishak is one of our wonderful patients, he is a student who was recently awarded an Academic Scholarship to Lafayette College.   We are proud of you Yishak, what an amazing accomplishment for such a wonderful young man!   AO: Tell us about your scholarship. Yishak: It is an Academic Scholarship, I was nominated to be interviewed for it.  I had to go through three rounds of interviews and then was told that they would make a decision in about a week but they ended up calling me the same day with the news that I had been chosen. AO: What do you plan on majoring in? Yishak:  Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. AO: What do you hope to accomplish in the future? Yishak:  I want to be successful!  I want to stay close to my family and make them proud. AO: Do you have any hobbies that you enjoy participating in? Yishak:  I enjoy tennis, biking, running, basketball, working out, playing soccer, and reading.  I am currently reading a book about a guy with cerebral palsy called "One More Step". AO: How was your orthodontics experience here at Ashburn Orthodontics? Yishak:  Dr. Kortam and Mel did an amazing job with my teeth.  I am very grateful.  AO: What do you like about Ashburn Orthodontics and Dr. Kortam? Yishak:  They were very committed and caring about me as a patient and were always willing to help me.  AO: If you can give any advice to our readers, what would it be? Yishak:  For your ortho treatment, Be patient, don't rush your treatment and be respectful to the office.  For your academics, stay focused - never give up - always work hard - have a long term goal and stay positive. Thank you, Yishak for the great advice and we are so very proud of you and this amazing accomplishment.  We look forward to seeing the great things you do in the future! ________________________________________________________________________________   We headed Back to School on August 31st, we are always sad to see Summer end but who doesn't love those wonderful Fall breezes?   Giving back to our community, School Style!   Dr. Kortam is committed to being involved in our community, especially within our local schools.  We have started this 2015-2016 school year as sponsors for the following: Creighton's Corner Elementary School: Dr. Kortam sponsored the weekly folders and calendar magnets. Belmont Station Elementary School: Dr. Kortam sponsored the calendar magnets. Discovery Elementary School: Dr. Kortam sponsored the calendar magnets and Friday folders. Sanders Corner Elementary School: Dr. Kortam sponsored the agendas. Steuart Weller Elementary School: Dr. Kortam sponsored the calendar magnets and Thursday folders. Belmont Ridge Middle School: Dr. Kortam sponsored the calendar magnets, folders and we attended the 7th and 8th grade Back to School Night. Trailside Middle School: Dr. Kortam sponsored the calendar magnets, the 2015-2016 school T-Shirts and the 6th grade picnic where we provided string bags to the entire 6th grade class. Stone Hill Middle School: Dr. Kortam sponsored the calendar magnets, a Teachers Hot Breakfast and the Guitar Class was given string bags. Harper Park Middle School: Dr. Kortam sponsored the calendar magnets. and folders. Farmwell Station Middle School: Dr. Kortam sponsored the calendar magnets, the 6th grade Ice Cream Social where string bags were given to the entire 6th grade class. Eagle Ridge Middle School: Dr. Kortam sponsored the calendar magnets.  We also sponsored the Celebrate Calm event on Thursday August 20th. Providence Academy K-8: Dr. Kortam sponsored the calendar magnets. Virginia Academy K-8: Dr. Kortam sponsored the calendar magnets. Ashburn Orthodontics is committed to giving back to our community and we will continue to be involved in our local schools throughout this year.  If you know of any events that Ashburn Orthodontics or Dr. Kortam can become involved in, please let us know! ________________________________________________________________________________   1.  Protect your appliances. The majority of retainers and aligners get lost or broken because they were accidentally thrown away wrapped up in a napkin or paper towel. Invisalign Teen is one of the most popular orthodontic treatments because the aligners are removable for eating, drinking and dental care. However, because they are clear and light, the aligners can easily be overlooked in the rush to get to class on time and tossed out with the trash. Always keep an extra case for your retainer or aligners in your bag or locker. 2.  Keep breath fresh. The brackets and wires of braces can trap food particles and become a breeding ground for the bacteria that cause bad breath. Keeping teeth clean also prevents dental decay, which can cause white spots around fixed brackets and bands and cavities. We recommend putting together a bag with a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss or a small dental brush and wax for mid-daydental care. Having those tools handy means there is no excuse for picking at teeth with other objects like toothpicks, forks or pen caps that can damage the appliances. 3.  Prevent injuries. Wearing a mouthguard is always important, especially when you have fixed braces. For the teeth, lips, cheeks and the tongue to avoid injury during sports, make sure you have a properly fitted mouthguard to wear and a case to keep it in when not in use. Mouthguards do wear out so they should be checked periodically for tears and other signs of wear. 4.  Pack a lunch. The cafeteria at school may not always have braces-friendly food. Foods that get stuck in the cracks and crevices of teeth are best to stay away from, unless you're planning to brush and floss after eating. Avoid hard, sticky foods that can damage appliances because broken or bent wires can set back treatment time. Snacks and lunches that include banana slices, seedless grapes, canned fruit, applesauce or pudding cups, thinly chopped raw vegetables, soups, sandwiches or pasta are safe for people wearing braces. ________________________________________________________________________________ More News! Go to our facebook page at www.facebook.com/ashburnorthodontics to find more information. We also have it listed on our instagram, follow us @ashburnorthodontics.  Have a great 2015-2016 school year! Dear Patients, We are so excited to be able to keep you updated on all our patient and community happenings with our new and improved monthly newsletter! Is there an event in your neighborhood, school, workplace, church, where we might be a good fit? Any opportunities for community sponsorships? Please let us know.  In addition, any news in your family you'd like to share? We're happy to include here. Look forward to your feedback! Sincerely, The Ashburn Orthodontics Team Join the mailing list       Forward to a Friend   Ashburn Orthodontics | 703-729-7210 | info@ashburnbraces.com | 44345 Premier Plaza Ste 140 Ashburn, VA 20147 Refer a Friend and Receive  $50 Visa Gift Card New patient must start orthodontic treatment. Coupon must be presented at initial consultation. Don't Forget -  Share A Smile    Offer Expires 10/31/2015. Ask us for more details on your next visit!

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Summer 2015

Summer 2015  Patient Feature of the Month: Troy Sweeney, 19 years old      Troy is one of our wonderful patients who is a student and an Invisalign patient. He shares his love for soccer and how he balanced school life and his social life.  AO: What college do you attend? Do you have a major and if so what is it?  Troy: UVA, commerce- its broad and general in the business majors. I can go in different sections of business. In the future I'd like to become a professor and teach.  AO: What are the challenges you faced the first year of college? Troy: Managing sleep, social life, and homework. I trained my body for less sleep. It wasn't hard to transition from home to college. I was ready to become independent and use my freedom.  AO: You play soccer, tell us about it. Why do you like it and do you play in college? Troy: Yes I played for Duquesne University, and I like it because its relaxed and fun. Soccer actually kept me on schedule and helped me out in college.  AO: Did playing soccer help you with getting into college? If not, what helped you the most? What's your favorite national team ? Troy: Yes, but academically it didn't. I like soccer because it's not so structured. Soccer lets you play and let you think how you want to play. My favorite international team is Netherlands/Holland.  AO: How was your Invisalign treatment here?  Troy: Invisalign was easy, I was worried about losing the aligners but I never did. It was hard in college because of my class schedule but got easier with time. Invisalign is a lot better than braces and only three people noticed it.   AO: What do you like about Ashburn Orthodontics and Dr. Kortam? Troy: I love everything about Ashburn Orthodontics, but what I like most is how uplifting and kind the staff is. They make the experience much more enjoyable. AO: Any word of advice to our readers? Troy: No matter how tired you are, get up and go take care of your teeth because you'll regret it if you don't.  Thank you, Troy for taking the time and sharing with us your transition to adulthood. We wish you the absolute best in college and hope you'll always play soccer! ________________________________________________________________________________ We sprung into Spring with wonderful news and events. Fresh air and sunlight makes it all the better! Belmont Station E. S. Boosterthon Event Belmont Station kicked off May with its annual Boosterthon Fun Run. We're proud sponsors of the run. Boosterthon provides a "healthy alternative to sales-driven funds" and they partnered with B.S. for their annual run. We are always happy to sponsor for our community- seeing the kids having a smile on their faces and doing something good for themselves and their school. If you want your event to be sponsored by us- contact us!    __________________________________________________________________________________________  Giving back to our community- at Eagle Ridge Middle School As part of our community outreach we joined Diane Green, VP of Fundraisers for Eagle Ridge for a special event coming up in August. Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm is coming in for a two day event for all Northern Virginia parents and teachers hosted by Eagle Ridge. Martin is a world-renowned educational organizer and has presented to over 400,000 people in 1,200 shops all over. We are very excited to have provided this opportunity to our community. ALL PARENTS ARE INVITED Martin will have a special session for parents, a workshop on how to transition your relationship as your child transition into adulthood. He will also have a teacher workshop seminar where he will coach teachers on how to come as one in the school and become confident teachers and leaders. The event is open to all residents and parents of NoVA. We are very excited to see what we will all learn from this event and how the kids will benefit from our school community becoming united and stronger.  Friday, August 21st: Teacher Training- Daytime Parent Workshop: 7pm-9pm Link below will give you more information on Kirk Martin and Celebrate Calm. We hope you can join us all. Parents love the event because of the insightful information that will be shared. We are very excited to sponsor the event for Eagle Ridge and the community of Ashburn.  http://celebratecalm.com/ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Keeping your face and mouth SAFE! April was National Facial Protection Month. Kids who are active in sports and activities require a mouthguard to save their face and teeth. In 2014 we were happy to provide the Loudoun Country Rugby Team's mouthguard for free.  And as part of our continued efforts for the community we'd like to host a "Free Mouthguard Day". Any child who would like a customized mouthguard will be able to make an appointment for a free mouthguard on July 22, 2015 from 11am-3pm.  ________________________________________________________________________________