Dr. Badalamenti, helping you save face on the field

We've discussed the importance of mouth guards before, and thought today would be a great day to remind all of young athletes to play it safe this spring and summer.

Using a mouth guard is the best protection against chipped or broken teeth while participating in sports and summertime activities. The great thing is you can wear a mouth guard with braces! You should remove any retainers or Invisalign appliances and replace them with a mouth guard during sports as it gives more protection for your pearly whites.

If a tooth gets knocked out during sports or other physical activities, it's very important that you not clean the tooth. Put it in milk in a container or glass. If no milk is available, keep the tooth in your mouth. Then, contact your dentist immediately.

As far as hydration? Sports drinks contain a lot of sugar and salt. But, as with anything, you should use them in moderation. Water is still the best hydrator, but sports drinks are a good change once in awhile.

Got any more questions about mouth guards or facial protection? Please give us a call at (586) 439-5494, and we'll be happy to answer any question you may have!

How do Dr. Badalamenti and team 'Go Green'?

At the office of Dr. Philip Badalamenti, we can proudly say our office has been "green" for some time now. We have been recycling plastic for a long time(at least 15 years). We are a digital X-ray office, so that eliminates chemicals in the air. We are also paperless with our treatment cards and files.

When mail is received, the paper is shredded after it has been scanned. We also donate the shredded paper to schools in the area that have recycling bins, so our community reaps some benefit!

In addition, we use rechargeable batteries and try to eliminate spray cleaners, so there is no aerosol spray lingering in the air - our cleaning is done with wipes. Lastly, we give our patients some supplies in reusable grocery-type bags in our effort to help others be "green" !

Dr. Badalamenti's commitment to continuing education

Our patients can feel confident they are receiving the best in orthodontic health care. Dr. Badalamenti's goal is to provide the most up-to-date technology and techniques using the best materials possible. He is devoted to life-long learning and furthers his education through reading, attending conferences, continuing education courses and study clubs. One of those conferences includes the 23rd Biennial NewConn Growth Seminar in White Plains, New York, where Dr. B headed two weekends ago.

The NewConn Orthdontic Foundation is dedicated to promoting the art and science of orthodontics and allied dental fields, to encourage and fund dental research, to promote among its members a profound knowledge in the field of orthodontics, to provide support to post-graduate orthodontic training programs and to disseminate information about the advances in orthodontic care to the public and profession through a biennial seminar.

In addition to being a proud of the American Association of Orthodontists, Dr. B is also a member of the Michigan Society of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, the Macomb County Dental Society, and the Lakeshore Chapter of the Seattle Study Club. He has frequently lectured to dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and local school groups.

Isn't it nice to know you have a complete dental expert in Dr. Badalamenti taking care of your perfecting your smile?

At Philip S. Badalamenti DDS, we love our patients!

There are lots of great reasons to get your braces at the office of Dr. Philip Badalamenti, but what separates us - among many things - is our appreciation for our patients. We always have an ongoing counting or guessing contest. This quarter we are counting "spring items" that are in a jar. We have plastic eggs, jelly beans, buttons of butterflies and bees. The patients are always trying to find out the answer while they are here for their appointment. Stop by our office and take a guess!

Another favorite is our calendar contest, where patients draw and color pictures for our office calendar. We select 12 for the year (one for each month), and the others that have not been chosen for a month are put on a collage page that we add to the calendar. We get a nice artistic variety for our calendars and invite you to join in on the fun!