Ask Dr. Scott: How, exactly, does Invisalign work? [Video]

Perhaps you've wondered recently how Dr. Gregory Scott's use of Invisalign treatment at our convenient Lakeland office manages to straighten teeth without using traditional metallic braces at all? The Invisalign system is a state-of-the-art system of clear, removable aligners that we proudly offer at Scott Orthodontic Associates.

We also have plenty of resources on our website to check out about Invisalign, or give our office a call at (863) 709-1941 to learn if this revolutionary new treatment option is right for you!

Have a GREAT Fourth of July weekend!

Dr. Scott and Scott Orthodontic Associates, easing your child's fear of the dentist (and orthodontist)

Lakeland orthodontist Dr. Gregory Scott knows that many children have fear when it comes to visiting the dentist or orthodontist. Our staff at Scott Orthodontic Associates found a great article on how to help kids overcome fears of the dentist, courtesy of our friends at WebMD.

Making your child feel comfortable when they visit our office is a priority for us, and our team excels at making children feel comfortable during their treatment. Dr. Scott and our highly trained staff are committed to providing you with the best orthodontic experience in a friendly, fun, and high-tech atmosphere. In fact, most of our patients look forward to their next visit!

Are regular checkups important? You bet.

Have you been brushing your teeth twice a day during your treatment? You have? That’s awesome. But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your dentist every six months in addition to your treatments here at Scott Orthodontic Associates. Brushing your teeth a couple times a day is vital to maintaining good oral health as well.

The advantage of seeing your dentist regularly is that they can check for problems that might not be seen or felt, detect cavities and early signs of decay, treat oral health problems early and show you how to properly brush and floss your teeth.

During an oral exam, dentists are able to check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Regular checkups will also include a thorough teeth cleaning and polishing.

And, as always, if you have any questions about your treatment with Lakeland orthodontist Dr. Gregory Scott, feel free to give us a call at (863) 808-0126 or visit our web site.

Scott Orthodontic Associates want to know: what are your summer plans?

As the school year wraps up for a lot of our patients at Scott Orthodontic Associates, the days get longer and the sun begins to heat up in Lakeland and surrounding Polk County, there’s no better way to beat the heat than jump into a pool or cool off under the shade with a nice beverage (non-sugary, of course). For most of our patients, the summer brings a chance to get away from it all and escape everyday life, if only for a week or two (or three). For others, it means a season of relaxation and relief from homework and studying.

How about you?

What are your summer plans? Do you have any interesting plans for a summer vacation? Does your family have a reunion planned? Our staff would be interested in how you are all spending your summer vacations. If you’re going somewhere exotic, let us know! If you're going camping, we'd like to hear about it! Even if you're staying at home here in Lakeland, let us know!

Please feel free to share your summer plans on our Facebook page as the summer rolls on!

Dr. Scott and team, supporting National Smile Month!

At Scott Orthodontic Associates, we can't believe it's already June! As it turns out, today is a great day for Dr. Scott and team to remind our patients that June is National Smile Month, which means it's not a bad time to get serious about practicing good oral hygiene between your visits to our office.

Here are a few simple steps you can take to improve your oral health so that you may celebrate National Smile Month for many, many years:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Here's a helpful video showing you how to brush with your braces on.
* Floss everyday to clean between your teeth.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during your orthodontic treatment.
* Visit your dentist regularly (usually every six months apart) in addition to visiting Dr. Scott.

We hope these tips help! We hope you have yourself a great rest of the week!