Love your new smile? Then we invite you to review Dr. White on Google!

At the orthodontic practice of Dr. John White, our greatest goal is to help you achieve a healthier, happier, more confident smile. Dr. White has over 30 years of experience in orthodontics as a student, teacher, and practitioner. He understands the needs of his patients, and treats patients with the same respect, compassion, and honesty that he would expect for his own family.

Whether you've visited our offices in Northfield Center and Hudson for weeks or months, we'd love to hear your feedback about Dr. White and our team on our Google Local page.

You may write a review here for our Hudson office or here for our Northfield Center location.

Thanks in advance and we hope you're having a great weekend! Dr. White & our staff look forward to reading your testimonials! And be sure to "Like" us on Facebook for a chance to win an Apple iPad!

Like us on Facebook, and you might win an iPad!

At Dr. White’s office, we value the relationships we’ve developed with our patients over the years. Even if you visit our office on a regular basis, did you know you can always connect with us on Facebook and other social networks?

In fact, by “Liking” us on Facebook by September 15th, you will be automatically entered for a chance to win an Apple iPad! The runner-up will receive a $100 Best Buy gift card, and three third-place winners will each receive a $50 Best Buy gift card.

By “Liking” us on Facebook, you will receive contest news, updates and announcements – all through your news feed! The drawing will be done in our office the week of September 20th, with the winners notified and the prizes distributed in our office the week of September 27th.

See you on Facebook and GOOD LUCK everyone!

Ask Dr. White: What makes braces sooooo cool?

Dr. John White will always tell you that braces, are cool, hip and usually pretty fun nowadays. In fact, these were among the findings of a nationwide survey this year of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as Invisalign and SureSmile, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Serena Williams and Dakota Fanning, to name a few—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s kids.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Has your child visited the orthodontic office of John C. White for a complimentary consultation? If not, please give us a call and let Dr. White help your child begin the journey to a beautiful new smile!

Five summer traveling tips, from Dr. White

Most of us take a vacation during the summer, and often forget to pack the most important of things. Recently, Dr. John White and our staff came across an interesting article from ParentsAsk.com that outlined five important tips for summer travel with children. We strongly encourage you to give this article a read if you’re heading out with the family this summer. Here are even more tips you can use this summer!

Happy traveling!

- Dr. White and team

24/7 access to your account at Braces by White!

Did you know that patients at our convenient Northfield and Hudson offices enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our website? It's true! You can look up your appointments with Dr. John C. White and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders 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!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Dr. White wants to know: Are you suffering from sleep disorders?

Northfield and Hudson orthodontist Dr. John C. White knows that sleep disorders are fairly common, with approximately 50 to 70 million Americans being affected by some type chronic sleep disorder. Some of these progress to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which can cause loss of sleep among many other health problems. Snoring is one of the most easily identified symptoms of sleep apnea, and as the condition worsens it can lead to airway blockage, which can severely disrupt your sleep patterns.

If you suffer from sleep apnea, each time your breathing stops, the resulting lack of oxygen alerts your brain, which temporarily wakes you up to restart proper breathing. Because the time spent awake is so brief, most people with sleep apnea don't remember it - and many think they are getting a good night's sleep. However, the constant wake-sleep-wake-sleep cycle precludes the deep sleep that refreshes the body, and sufferers are frequently drowsy during the day.

The following symptoms can indicate the presence of sleep apnea. If you notice one or more of these, please give us a call, and we can refer you to a sleep apnea specialist.

* Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
* Loud snoring at night
* Waking up at night short of breath
* Snorting or choking sounds during the night (indicating a restart of breathing)
* Headaches upon waking in the morning
* Falling asleep unintentionally during the day
* Extreme drowsiness throughout the day

Dr. White and team want to know: what's on your reading list this summer?

With summer only weeks away, some of us at Braces by White have been thinking more and more about the importance of summer reading. Sure it’s easier for kids to go play ball or kick back and watch television, but our staff will tell you that reading during the summer is a key step in being prepared for classes in the fall.

Out of ideas for great summer reads? Ask us for suggestions, and our staff (as well as Dr. White) would be happy to provide a few titles. You may also ask a local librarian here in Hudson or Northfield for some ideas or check out various summer reading lists that we came across this week.

Happy reading everyone!