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At Rad Orthodontics, access to your patient account 24/7

April 16th, 2012


Did you know patients at Rad Orthodontics in both our College Park and Potomac locations enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week? It’s true! Through our website, you can look up your appointment times and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders with Dr. Rad through email or text messages!

You may sign up for this convenient service on our website by clicking on the “Patient Login” button at the top of our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions about getting started!

Have a great rest of the week!

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Spring is here! Does Dr. Rad have your current contact info?

April 9th, 2012

Spring is in the air! As you probably know, you can always connect with us on our Facebook page, but we invite you to please contact our office with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so that we may be able to reach you.

We also encourage you to call us and let us know if you have any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed!

Thank you! Have a great week, from all of us at Rad Orthodontics.

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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

April 5th, 2012


Visiting your dentist during your orthodontic treatment will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy while you have braces, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved. Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our patients about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene while you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Your dentist is specifically trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health problems. Please let us now if you have any questions about your oral health during your next adjustment appointment. Take care of your teeth!

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Patient question: “Why do I need a braces adjustment so often?”

March 29th, 2012


When you have braces, your wires will need to be replaced with new ones regularly. It is the slow, steady pressure placed on your teeth that move them into their desired positions, so these adjustments are a vital aspect of your treatment. We have set out a specific treatment plan to achieve your optimal results, and keeping up with your appointments will allow your treatment to be completed in the predicted amount of time.

Scheduling your adjustments sooner than planned may result in more pain and discomfort, because your teeth haven’t been allowed to settle into their new positions properly. Skipping appointments or scheduling them farther apart will result in a much longer treatment time. Visiting our office regularly will also allow us to answer any questions you may have, check for damaged appliances, and monitor your progress.

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6201 Greenbelt Rd Unit U9
College Park, MD 20740
Phone: 301-345-7710

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10122 River Rd Suite 210
Potomac, MD 20854
Phone: 301-299-3993