Share your story with us! Why did you choose Dr. White as your orthodontist?

At Dr. John White's office, our greatest goal is to help you achieve a healthier, happier, more confident smile. Serving Northfield, Hudson, Twinsburg, Brecksville and Macedonia, we believe in building strong relationships with our patients in order to create a more personal and rewarding orthodontic experience.

But we’re wondering: What made you choose Dr. White for your orthodontic treatment?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. You can write a review on our Facebook page or on our Google listing (Hudson or Northfield Center locations).

Halloween TIPS from the American Association of Orthodontists

It’s almost that spooky time of year again and Hudson, Northfield Center orthodontist, Dr. John C. White, and our team thought we’d share some Halloween tips from our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists.

Trick-or-treating safety guidelines:

• Young children should always be accompanied by an adult
• Carry a flashlight
• Wear a light-colored or reflective costume
• Choose face paint over masks for young ghosts and goblins
• Have an adult inspect all treats before the children dig in
To protect your braces, steer clear of the following Halloween treats, or recipes with these ingredients:
• All hard candies
• All chewy candies
• Caramel
• Nuts
• Licorice
• Taffy
• Jelly beans
• Hard pretzels
• Bubblegum
• Popcorn (including unpopped kernels)
• Ice

Of course, Halloween does not have to be completely treat-less. Braces-friendly Halloween treats can help you enjoy the “spook-ta-cular” holiday. For example, plain chocolate candy is okay, provided you remember to brush and floss afterwards. Bobbing for apples as well as caramel apples are not recommended. However, you can enjoy thinly sliced apples, dipped in yogurt or creamy chocolate sauce.

Dr. John C. White suggests looking for foods that are soft, such as soft chocolate that can melt in one’s mouth or peanut butter cups. Overall, candies that aren’t sticky, chewy, hard or crunchy are generally acceptable.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN from the entire team at Braces by White!

Dr. White discusses how his experience in the US Air Force and CE pursuits have shaped his practice

When did you decide to become an orthodontist and why?

Becoming an orthodontist is something that I chose even before I was in college, while undergoing orthodontic treatment myself. The combination of art and science, the impact on other’s lives, and the longterm relationships with patients and their families was just what I wanted in life.

Why did you decide to focus on orthodontics?

I chose orthodontics because it offered me the greatest fulfillment of my love of esthetics and design. As an orthodontic specialist, I can make a difference in people’s lives that affects those around them as well.

Who has inspired you?

My father John White (artist, engineer, and man of complete integrity), Gene Williamson (my first orthodontic instructor and consummate gnathologist), Milt Rabine (an instructor in my residency who was as passionate about orthodontics at 80+ as anyone I ever met), Ron Roth (discipline and focus on “the goal”), Uncle Ron Roncone (who taught me to view the bigger picture and set an example that I can only hope to emulate), Anoop Sondi (outstanding clinician and outspoken advocate for orthodontic excellence), Clayton Chan, Mike Mazocco, and Robert Jankelson (three geniuses who taught me neuromuscular occlusion), and Tony Robbins (nothing like walking on glowing red-hot coals barefoot [x4] to make you confident in any situation).

What is the most satisfying aspect of your practice?

Having the resources to purchase and utilize truly stateof-the-art equipment, and to attend the best courses taught by exceptional people to elevate the level of care that I provide.

Softly Brushing Your Way to Clean Teeth From Dr. White

Just as there are so many different types of toothbrushes to choose from, each brush also has a different type of bristle! There are generally three different types of bristles; hard, medium, and soft. We always recommend that our patients, especially children and seniors, use a soft bristled toothbrush.

Using a hard and medium bristled brush can actually harm your teeth and gums by stripping the enamel from the teeth and irritating the gums so that they become red and sore, and can even cause gum recession. If you do use a hard or medium bristled brush as a personal preference, we recommend using an electric toothbrush.

Soft bristles are much gentler on your teeth and gums, and while patients of all ages are recommended to use soft bristled brushes, they are particularly great for children, seniors, patients recovering from a dental procedure, and patients wearing braces.

Soft bristles, and even extra-soft bristles are every bit as effective when it comes to cleaning your teeth; in fact, if you currently use a hard or medium bristled brush, try a soft bristled brush next time you buy a toothbrush and we bet you won’t even notice a difference!

October is National Orthodontic Health Month!

Happy Monday! For those who don't know, October marks National Orthodontic Health Month. Our friends at the AAO put together a helpful website that provides important information on protecting your braces, including tips for trick-or-treaters, braces-friendly recipes, facts about braces and treats you should avoid while undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Dr. John White and our staff also recommend you check out the AAO’s website. If you have any follow-up questions about keeping your braces in tip-top shape, please feel free to give us a call, ask us on Facebook or ask Dr. White during your visit at our office in Northfield Center or Hudson!

Have a great rest of the week!