Dr. White shares his story with braces!

I remember the day that I finally got the news that I would be getting braces. I was 4 months short of my 19th birthday and was going off to college. I had actually wanted them for a long time but had to wait my turn with two brothers. Funny thing was that both of my brothers were younger; they just had worse teeth.

I had broken front teeth from an accident at age 9, on overbite and badly crowded lower front teeth. I smiled a lot but was embarrassed by my smile.
Braces in those days were only $1200, but there was no insurance help and the price of a brand new Ford Mustang was only $1799. (My, how times have changed!)

I was fortunate that I had earned a full scholarship at Case Western Reserve and some of the money that had been put aside for my college suddenly became available. (The rest was shifted to my brothers' college funds). I showed up for college with a full set of full metal braces. Since I have been blessed with a very young looking face, I looked like a 14 year old. I spent all 3 years in college with braces on. Short time in college, long time in braces

Dr. John White

Giving thanks this holiday season

With Thanksgiving almost upon us, it's a great time to ask ourselves what we're thankful for. With our friends and family around us, we celebrate the blessings given to us in the past year. What are you thankful for this holiday season?

Dr. John White and our entire team at Braces by White would like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. It’s a big food holiday, so be careful what you eat with those braces! If you have any stories or photos to share with us, we’d encourage you to send them along or post them on our Facebook page!

Are you wearing your mouth guard?

With fall sports close to wrapping up and winter sports right around the corner, many patients here at Braces by White will once again pick up the ball, bring the cleats out of seasonal retirement and hit the fields for the return of sports action! During this time, however,
Dr. John White and our team urge our young athletes to play it safe when out on the field. Here are a few ways to ensure your mouth’s safety this fall and winter, courtesy of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists:

1. Wear mouth guards for contact sports such as basketball, wrestling and hockey
2. Wear a helmet
3. Wear protective eyewear
4. Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
5. Be alert, even as a spectator

We hope that helps! Dr. John White and team will tell you protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of these tips, please contact our office or ask us on Facebook.
Stay safe!

Happy Veteran's Day from Braces by White

Happy Veteran's Day! We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the veterans and those currently on active duty who have put their lives on the line for the freedoms we all enjoy.

Thanks to all of you who have given us so much.

- Braces by White