Poster from Academy of American Poets. Each year, the month of April is set aside as National Poetry Month. It is a time to celebrate poets and their craft. National Poetry Month is the largest literary celebration in the world. None of us at Columbia Orthodontics claim to be poets, but [...]
Is your time in braces about to come an end? Can you believe how fast the time has passed? You probably thought you would never get out of braces, but believe it or not, the end is finally here. So now that your teeth are straight and you have that great smile what’s next? When you visit your [...]
If you’re like most people then you probably want a great smile. However, there are many people who aren’t lucky enough to be born with that beautiful smile. If you find yourself in that category then maybe you’ve thought about getting braces. There are a lot of things to consider when getting[...]
Stacy was selected by SureSmile as one of the leading scan technicians in the country! (WOW!) Because of her expertise, Stacy was invited to be a special guest speaker at the 2010 SureSmile conference in Texas. Stacy has 21 years experience in the Ortho/Dental field and is the lead [...]
Despite coming from a family of orthodontists (my father and grandfather were both orthodonitsts) my early dreams centered more on becoming the next Michael Jordon or Perry Mason… My athletic ability limited my NBA aspirations and over time I became more interested in a career in [...]
Wearing braces can be a big change for some of us, but it’s imperative to remember that the benefits we are going to receive after going through all the hassle. Because of this, we can’t just worry about maintaining the actual braces, we must care for our teeth in anticipation of the [...]
When they were little, my children spent several evenings putting names on Valentines. They carefully choose the nice pictures and sayings for those fellow students with which they had the closest connections. I often volunteered to help with the elementary school parties where students decorated[...]
Try this for a winter treat. Are you wanting to get 2016 off to a healthy start? Here are some of the healthiest winter foods available. During the winter there are fewer foods available, because some foods cannot grow in the colder conditions. If you are curious about the foods [...]
Dental work should not change your life’s activities. Dr. Croft and his team know that many people out there feel some concern when trying to decide if and what kind of dental device to correct their tooth problems. Both braces and Invisalign can produce good results in giving you the smile[...]
With New Years coming up, here are a list of ten important suggestions for your resolutions in 2016. Get outside: Fresh air and sunshine can improve mood and energy levels. Try to get outdoors every day, even for just a few minutes. Exercise: Of course we all know how important[...]