The goal of the orthodontists here at Get It Straight is to provide you and your family with the finest "state-of-the-art" treatment services in a friendly, caring, and enjoyable atmosphere. Preventive care for children, teen and adults using the latest in leading edge orthodontic technology. Get It Straight Orthodontics offers multiple orthodontic treatment options which include the new Damon Bracket System, clear braces, Invisalign and much more. There's never been a better time than now to achieve the smile you've always dreamed of. Dr. Giangreco, Dr. Preston, ...

While music boomed from the huge stages in the background, Missguided was busy welcoming celebs to its first ever gifting suite at the Hard Rock Music Lounge during this year's uber-cool Coachella music festival in California. The online fashion retailer has already achieved great success over the pond in the UK and it's now brought its unique brand of fierce fashion to the US with its new website MissguidedUS.com. And what better place could there be to introduce the brand to a fresh audience of Missguided girls than at the coolest music festival in the world, Coachella? Missguided ...

Black Tomato is shining the spotlight on Aspen as it is unconventionally perceived: as a summer destination. Its notoriety as a world-class ski destination has perhaps overshadowed the fact that it transforms into a lush green paradise in the summer months, incorporating vibrant culture, art and festivity as well as being the perfect playground for a host of outdoor activities, making it a fantastic and all-encompassing summer holiday destination. For foodies and wine appreciators, the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen is a must. Now in its 31st year, the event includes ...

A smile is one small feature that can have a big impact on your life. How do you choose what works best for you? You know you want to pursue orthodontic treatment and you don't want to wait any longer to your teeth back on track to a healthy and dynamic smile. When preparing for orthodontic treatment, it's important to choose an orthodontist in Greensboro, NC who understands how truly important your smile is! Dr. Mark Reynolds and his team are committed to giving you a healthy, picture-perfect smile with quicker treatment time, fewer appointments and a variety treatment ...

As a trusted physiatrist and medical director at the Center for Quality Pain Care based in South Florida, Dr. Andre C. Hobbs is always focused on new developments in the world of pain management. At his facility, Hobbs is known for offering a wide array of unique services and treatments that help target and alleviate pain associated with many different medical conditions. One service he offers--Botox injections--has gained more credibility as a treatment for pain management and mobility; Dr. Andre C. Hobbs responds to one recent New York Daily News article that discusses ...

In 1979, Dr. William Stringham, Fairfax dentist, first opened the doors of Stringham Dental to patients in Fairfax, VA and surrounding areas. With 34 years in dentistry, Dr. Stringham continues to provide his patients with superior dental health care they deserve and love. Dr. Stringham, dentist in Fairfax, is honored to continue to provide patients in the Fairfax community with quality dental health care for more than three decades. Dr. Stringham established Stringham Dental as one of the finest cosmetic and family dentistry practices in the area-maintaining excellent ...

Visiting Dr. Paul Feldman, dentist in West Orange, for regular checkups and cleanings can help prevent many dental problems as well as to help patients maintain optimal oral health. In order to provide his patients with the best care possible, Dr. Feldman offers advice for his patients by sharing dental tips for when to visit his dental office for treatment. "Regular dentists to my dental office allow me to find early signs of disease. By visiting my office at least twice a year, I can treat problems while they are still in a manageable stage. If you maintain these ...

Normandale Village Dentistry is now accepting patient appointments online via the practice's newly designed website. This new feature was designed in order to increase patient satisfaction by allowing patients to schedule appointments at their convenience. Dr. Larry Schroeder, dentist in Bloomington, hopes his patients with utilize this new feature when the office is closed so that they can request an appointment at their convenience. "We lead a great part of our lives online and we have noticed patients often prefer making appointments online rather than making ...

Dr. Alan Discont, Chandler, AZ podiatrist, has announced the recent launch of his practice blog. The informative blog was created in order to improve patient education and communication between the patient and office. The blog's url is http://www.familyfootdoctors-blog.org/index.php/blog. Patients that already "like" the practice on Facebook will automatically get the blog on their Facebook account. The educational blog is updated regularly by the podiatrist in Chandler and can be easily accessed by patients via the practice's website. Past blog posts written ...

At DeLeon Family Dental, Dr. Daniel DeLeon, family dentist in Glen Ellyn is excited to announce that his practice is gaining more of an online presence by maintaining a presence on Facebook and Twitter. In addition, Dr. DeLeon's practice is also regularly writing a blog to help educate his patients about dentistry. Patients of the Glen Ellyn dentist can start interacting with Dr. DeLeon by "liking" the practice's Facebook page and by following the practice's Twitter account @DeLeonFamDental. Once patients are connected with Dr. DeLeon's social media accounts, ...

As the healthcare debate rages nationally, one Fort Worth dentist has decided to do something tangible to help individuals and families afford quality dental care. "Statistically speaking, more than 60% of Americans don't have dental insurance," said Dr. Eric Wear from his dental practice on Camp Bowie and Haskell St in Fort Worth. "This means that a large majority of people here locally delay dental procedures, which is not good for dental health or overall healthcare." A recent report by CBS News cited by Dr. Wear, dentist in Fort Worth, indicated ...

At Browning Smile Design, Dr. Brent R. Browning, dentist in Houston, offers easy scheduling with the practice's new online appointment requesting feature. With appointment requesting now available online, patients can easily schedule an appointment with Dr. Browning without interrupting their busy schedules. With the introduction of online appointment requesting, patients have the ability to request an appointment at any point during their busy days. No longer are patients limited to office hours to schedule their appointments because the Internet is always open. Patients ...

Making smart decisions about your dental health requires being able to distinguish truth from fiction. As with everything, the more you know, the better your chances of maintaining clean, healthy, and beautiful teeth for years to come. Common Dental Myths Some of the most popular dental myths surround oral hygiene. General dentistry myths include: - "Brushing my teeth more than twice a day can remove enamel." Not true at all. In fact, brushing your teeth after every meal and snack is essential for protecting your enamel. However, brushing with a hard ...

On television, online, and in print magazines, the smiles of celebrities shine like diamonds. However, like most of us, very few celebrities are born with perfect teeth. What's more, the methods celebrities use to obtain and maintain stunning smiles do not belong exclusively to them. The very same cosmetic dentistry solutions used by thousands of stars are readily available to for everyone. Common Cosmetic Dental Problems Just like us, celebrities suffer from common cosmetic dental problems such as teeth that are: - Chipped, cracked, or broken - Unevenly sized ...

In the first week of April 2013, New York police officers added extra patrols to increase enforcement of speed limits and the state's "move over" law, in conjunction with the beginning on National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. Police said they intended to use the increased enforcement as a way to call drivers' attention to the change in the move over law that occurred in 2012. New York drivers should be aware of the state's move over law requirements and the penalties they face for violating the law. New York ...

Drivers in Florida are required to carry personal injury protection auto insurance, which is also known as PIP coverage. The purpose of this coverage is to pay for reasonable medical expenses and wage losses in car accidents, without regard to who was actually at fault for the accident. The PIP system has long been a source of controversy. Advocates of the law say that it allows quick payment of medical costs and lost wages and avoids the uncertainties of a system where the recovery is based on personal injury lawsuits. However, opponents of the law assert that the costs ...

During any given daylight moment in 2011, an alarming 660,000 vehicles were being driven by someone using a handheld cellphone in the United States, according to a survey recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Sadly, this survey merely illustrates just how severe the problem of driver cellphone distraction has become in the U.S. Indeed, thousands of motorists are injured by distracted drivers every year. Fortunately, lawmakers in 39 states - including here in Virginia - have gotten serious about eradicating distracted driving, ...

When drunk drivers elect to get behind the wheel they not only put their own lives at risk but also the lives of everyone else on the road. Tragically, given that some Texas drivers continue to get behind the wheel despite their obvious intoxication, drunk driving accidents are nearly inevitable. In fact according to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 1,129 drunk driving accidents in Austin alone in 2011 - resulting in 810 injuries and 12 fatalities. Responsibility for drunk driving accidents in Texas When a drunk driver causes an injury to an unsuspecting ...

In 1972, Massachusetts amended its constitution to include a provision that "[t]he people shall have the right to clean air and water, freedom from excessive and unnecessary noise, and the natural, scenic, historic, and esthetic qualities of their environment." Public lands used for these environmental purposes (under Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution) cannot be converted to another use or sold without the approval of two-thirds of both houses of the state legislature. What constitutes land used for Article 97 purposes was the subject of a recent ...

According to a recent study, the primary cause of successful medical malpractice claims is not surgical errors or birth injuries, but rather diagnostic errors. The study, published in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety, examined records from 25 years of medical malpractice claims as reported in the federal National Practitioner Data Bank. According to the authors of the study, approximately 29 percent of all successful medical malpractice claims related to diagnoses that were incorrect, delayed or simply missed. These errors accounted for approximately 39 percent of ...

Under California law, all drivers are prohibited from talking on a handheld cellphone. California also bans texting behind the wheel for all motorists. But, in this day and age, handheld electronic devices have capabilities that extend far beyond the simple talk and text features of cellphones of the past. Can California drivers legally use apps, access content and perform other actions on their phones as long as they stay away from talking and texting? A new California appeals court ruling makes it inescapably clear that the state's ban on mobile phone use behind the ...

A recent study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has tentatively proven a link between asbestos exposure, smoking, the lung condition asbestosis and lung cancer. The study was released by the American Thoracic Society, a group dedicated to educating the public about and working toward cures for respiratory diseases and led by Dr. Steven Markowitz, a professor of occupational and environmental medicine at the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at New York City's Queens College. Results show that workers who were exposed to ...

In the event that a person becomes disabled, it not only can cause extreme physical and emotional distress for the individual, it also may cause significant financial challenges. Fortunately, a disabled person may be eligible to receive financial benefits from Supplemental Security Income, known as SSI; Social Security Disability Insurance, called SSDI; or both SSI and SSDI. Sometimes, however, those who are eligible and most deserving are initially denied the benefits to which they are entitled. People who believe they have wrongly been denied benefits should consider ...

Rapoport Law Offices, P.C., has filed a product liability lawsuit against medical device maker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., doing business as Stryker Orthopaedics, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. The lawsuit alleges that Stryker Orthopaedics designed, manufactured and sold a defective medical device called the Rejuvenate Modular Hip System, which was then implanted into the bodies of patients throughout the United States, including the firm's client, causing serious and permanent injuries. The Rejuvenate is a metal-on-metal ...

Rolling Hills Pediatric Dentistry, a practice uniquely focused on establishing the dentist as a friendly and comfortable place for children, announced today that it is releasing a new video that introduces Dr. Nutter, his staff and long-time customers. The video provides a virtual tour of his office and demonstrates the team's commitment to making a child's dental visit a pleasant and enjoyable one. Dr. Nutter, a pediatric dentist who has been in practice for over 25 years, states, "The first visit is critical to establishing a long-term comfort level with the ...