In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as our team at Berky Orthodontics reflects on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2012? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?
Happy holidays from all of us at Berky Orthodontics! As you probably know, you can always connect with Dr. Zoltan Berky and our team on our Facebook page, but we also encourage you to call us and let us know if you have any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed!
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season knocking at our door, our entire team at Berky Orthodontics wanted to stop for a moment and extend our best wishes to you, our patients, referring doctors and families, for a wonderful Thanksgiving.
We love when patients ask us that question! Now that you’re wearing braces, it’s just as important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen as you did before prior to your orthodontic treatment.
Happy November, everybody! Believe it or not, we’re almost in full holiday mode! But before our team at Berky Orthodontics forget about the spooky month that was, we’d like to know how you celebrated Halloween! What did you wear? How much candy did you get? Did you have fun?
It’s almost that spooky time of year again and Greensboro and High Point orthodontist, Dr. Zoltan Berky, and our team thought we’d share some Halloween tips from our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists.
At Berky Orthodontics, we know nobody likes getting plaque on their teeth. Here are five other ways you can avoid that dreaded enemy of the teeth during orthodontic treatment, courtesy of WebMD.
Cold and flu season is here - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that a common cold usually includes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and coughing. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks.
Happy October! For those who don't know, National Orthodontic Health Month. This month-long event is organized by our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.
Fall is here, and sometimes we here at Berky Orthodontics just feel like a hot delicious meal is in order. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) fall dish that is sure to delight. Dr. Zoltan Berky would like to remind you that a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment.
The end of Summer and then subsequently the beginning of Fall are just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and we’re sure that you’ll be thinking about Halloween costumes and Thanksgiving plans.
Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call High Point and Greensboro orthodontist, Dr. Zoltan Berky.
At Berky Orthodontics, we know your smile is important. And we know you want to keep it sparkling and looking its very best. Recently, we came across an article that suggests at least 20 things can ruin that perfect smile you have. 
Dr. Zoltan Berky and his team at Berky Orthodontics would like to point you to a few interesting webisodes about orthodontics, located on the YouTube page of the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.
Isn’t social media great? Dr. Zoltan Berky and team love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our interactive Facebook fan page. For social media to work, conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social media is hugely popular these days, we know it is unpredictable and ever-changing.
Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Zoltan Berky will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.
Berky Orthodontics, your Greensboro and High Point orthodontist, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our amazing patients) living within.
Summer is finally here, and the team at Berky Orthodontics thought we’d ask: 
Dr. Zoltan Berky will tell you that braces were originally considered to be best appropriate for teens. But these days, kids as old as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Because preadolescent kids are typically not self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists suggest it could be a good idea to start early.
It’s summer here at Berky Orthodontics, a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories. Whether you are headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, hitting America’s open roads or just having fun in the backyard, Dr. Berky and our team want to hear all about it!
True orthodontic emergencies are very rare, but when they do occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call the office when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can't take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment with Dr. Berky.
According to the American Dental Association, a person's smile outranked eyes, hair and body as the most important physical feature, which is why it's important for our team at Berky Orthodontics to support National Smile Month this June.
It's hot outside and summer is rapidly approaching, and with summer comes lots of swimming! Our team at Berky Orthodontics found some helpful pool safety tips that we’d like to share with you, courtesy of our friends at the American Association of Pediatricians.
Elastic Tie: Tiny rubber band that fits around the bracket to hold the archwire in place.
Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember and honor the men and women lost while serving for our country. Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer, and for many folks in High Point and Greensboro, getting out of town for three days after being cooped up in the classroom or the office spells sweet, sweet relief.
With the school year close to winding down for a lot of our patients at Berky Orthodontics, we wanted to remind all our patients about the importance of reading. Sure it’s easy to keep putting off reading this time of year, but reading is a vital step in brain development and literacy. And if you needed any more reason to read, May marks “Get Caught Reading Month.”
“It has been a great experience. My daughter was able to get braces due to the payment options available. She loves her braces. Thank You!”-Tammy P.
“I have been very pleased with my experience. The service is very professional and the staff is very friendly.”-Dru H.
Liz Weavil graduated from Guilford Technical Community College in 2005. She has been working in the dental field for six years, two of which have been with Dr. Zoltan Berky. Liz was recently promoted from Clinical Assistant to Clinical Coordinator where her duties include maintenance of various supplies, and clinical staff support and training. Liz loves to spend time with her family and friends, especially her two nieces Tori and Taylor, and another niece is on the way! She also enjoys boating, traveling and running. She has a great passion for helping her patients create beautiful and healthy smiles.
Liz and her boyfriend, Tanner
Liz playing with her nieces, Tori and Taylor
Did you know that back in 2002, Tom Cruise had braces? During this time, he was 40 years old and filmed Minority Report, Austin Powers in Goldmember and the Last Samurai. Check out his smile in Jerry Maguire, Rain Man or The Firm and compare to the post-braces Tom Cruise in Valkyrie or Tropic Thunder. The fact is, movie stars need to look their best for the silver screen, and it wouldn't be possible without orthodontists like Dr. Zoltan Berky. 
Wouldn’t you believe it, it’s already springtime! It's also National Facial Protection Month and springtime brings an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of kids damaging their precious mouths and pearly whites. If you have braces and you play spring sports, it's important that you consult Dr. Zoltan Berky for special precautions, such as wearing a mouth guard. A protective mouth guard is advised for playing spring sports such as baseball, soccer, lacrosse and others. Be sure, however, to avoid mouth guards that custom form to your teeth as these will resist any tooth movements we are trying to achieve. http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Did you know one in every five orthodontic patients is an adult? We’re living longer and technology is improving, making orthodontic treatment an appealing and safe option for patients of all ages. As the trend toward treatment later in life grows, we’re seeing braces on parents as well as children – and even adult celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Gwen Stefani and Nicholas Cage have shown off their braces. It’s never too late to look and feel your best with Berky Orthodontics!
Dr. Zoltan Berky and team understand not everyone enjoys visiting their orthodontist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. 
Brandy Shewcow has been working in the dental field for over 15 years. She is the oldest of Dr. Berky’s children, and finds great joy working with her family. Orthodontics has always been a part of her life, and working in her father’s orthodontic practice came naturally to her as she got older. 
Brandy at her High Point University graduation ceremony.
Brandy and Cathy Davis (Berky Orthodontics' patient).
The Shewcow Family.
It is sometimes hard to believe the transformation your smile undergoes during orthodontic treatment. Berky Orthodontics loves to see our patients’ smiles light up when they see their new smile in the mirror for the first time. For those of you who haven’t yet started or finished your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Zoltan Berky, have you ever wondered what your new smile might look like after treatment? 
Everybody knows that smoking causes lung cancer, but did you also know that smokers and tobacco users are susceptible to a variety of oral health problems at a faster rate than non-smokers?
There are a variety of foods Dr. Zoltan Berky wants you to avoid while you're wearing braces. Some foods can occasionally damage braces, but certain foods can bend the wires or even break the brackets on your braces. If you’re wearing braces, you should avoid starch, sugar and gummy foods, as these foods can be difficult to remove during brushing. Foods that are high in sugar and starch tend to cause plaque, cavities and even tooth decay.
We’ve all heard that biting your nails is an awful habit, but you many wonder- really- what’s so bad about it? Recently, our team at Berky Orthodontics found an interesting article that discusses how biting your nails affect your teeth and oral health.
Malocclusion, or what Dr. Zoltan Berky calls “bad bite,” is the improper alignment of teeth and/or jaws. When your teeth and jaws are not properly aligned, it may impact your bite, the ability to properly care for your teeth, your gum tissue health and even your appearance.
It’s that time of year to start thinking about protecting yourself and your family from the flu. Here are some simple steps you can take to help yourself avoid colds and the flu this season: 
If you recently completed treatment at Berky Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Zoltan Berky will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, always provide that stabilization. They are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adapt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed by Dr. Berky is the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for a lifetime. There is also some helpful information on the Retainer Page on our website.
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