Braces aren't just for teenagers

The other day, while channel surfing, this image of a smiling 80 year old woman caught my eye. The title of the story being aired: 80-year-old Women Finally Has Straight Teeth. As an orthodontist in Charlotte North Carolina, I have come across patients of all ages, but this story touched a special note in my heart. It's never too late to get that perfect smile!

"Oh wow," she exclaimed while looking in the mirror. "Now my son won't have to say, 'You don't ever smile, mom,' because I'll always be smiling!"

Braces Today vs. Yesterday

I came across a great article the other day: It’s not wins, but braces helping athletes smile. This was pretty interesting, well written, and filled with some inspiring true life experiences. The author recounts his childhood with braces, explaining the pain and longevity he endured just to get that perfect straight smile. Now, years later, he coaches a basketball team where every member has braces. The comparison of his experience to theirs is something worth noting:

What past and present braces-wearing youngsters are told is they can continue to eat anything they like minus popcorn, hard candy; anything gooey and definitely off-limits is the chewing of ice. OK, that essentially wipes out movie-going during the years one wears braces. As for pizzas, orthodontists certainly can’t expect preteens to stay away from a hot cheese pizza, smothered in whatever. If mine did, I disobeyed his order.

While he viewed his time as nothing short of horrible, his students love their braces and can't help but show them off! This is testament to all of the recent innovations in orthodontics and another reason to smile!!

Watch This Invisalign Video

Here is an educational video on Invisalign that I came across. I make it a point to help my patients understand all of their options for orthodontic treatment. When a patient comes into my office asking about Invisalign, I'm happy to help because I feel it's a great service to provide. Checkout this video, and if you're interested in Invisalign in Charlotte, contact my office.

Getting Invisalign in Charlotte, North Carolina - Your Invisalign Orthodontist

Invisalign is all the rage these days, from commercials to billboards to people smiling happily with the knowledge that no one knows they have braces. As a Certified Invisalign orthodontist in Charlotte, NC, I'm no stranger to the allure of this fantastic new innovation. For years I've been making patients smile when their braces are taken off, but with Invisalign, I get to make them smile throughout the process. With all that great media out there promoting this product, why not give it a try? Still need convincing? Check out this article in Topix:

A clear-eyed look at invisible braces

It's a seductive message for adults seeking a perfect smile: an easy, painless and invisible way to straighter teeth.

As a Charlotte, NC orthodontist, I'm happy to provide such a high quality service!

News around our office!

News around our office!
Currently at Valeriano Orthodontics we have a bunch of things going on!

Charlotte Reads

Bring in donations of new or gently used books for Charlotte Reads, a literacy program for Mecklenburg County. All kinds of books are excepted, Adults, Children as these books will be given to someone who can not afford to purchase the books themselves.
**** Everyone who donated a book to Valeriano Orthodontics will be entered into a raffice for a chance to win a Joseph-Beth Booksellers gift card.

Hurry as our book drive ends April 30th!

Pizza/Limo Party Contest

We currently have an fantastic Quarterly contest going on at our office.You now have the chance to win a pizza party and a limo ride on us in our quarterly prize drawing! It's soooo easy, just refer a new patient to us and you'll be entered to win a pizza party with a luxury limo ride there and back for you and five friends! Remember, the more friends you refer, the better your chances of winning. So go ahead, refer a friend and you could be our pizza and limo winner!!!

At Valeriano Orthodontics, my dedicated staff and I specialize in Orthodontics for all ages, kids, teens, adults and families! We are excited to get the smile you have always wanted by using the latest technology, like Invisalign.

So call today! Schedule your free consultation! Serving Charlotte, South Park, Pineville, Ballantyne, Myers Park, Dilworth, Arboretium, and Surrounding Areas!

Check out the Charlotte Reads Book Drive

Getting braces in Charlotte, NC has never been more fun! At Valeriano Orthodontics, we work hard to keep our patients involved and smiling. Charlotte Reads is one of our many events that we have to help get our patients and families involved in the Charlotte, NC community. Check it out!

Charlotte Reads

Please bring in your donations of new or gently used books for Charlotte Reads a literacy program for Mecklenburg County. Books can be for adults or children and every donated book is given to someone who can not afford to purchase these same books for themselves. Everyone who donates a book will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a Joseph-Beth Booksellers gift Card. This book drive ends April 30th.

Making People Smile is My Specialty