Happy New Year from Meehan Orthodontics

The 2010 holiday season is upon us, and our team at Meehan Orthodontics would like to wish all our patients and their families the merriest of holidays and best wishes for the New Year.

We thought we’d ask: what was memorable about 2010 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2011? Do you have a new year's resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?

Have a safe and happy New Year, from all of us at Meehan Orthodontics!

More happy patients at Meehan Orthodontics!

Meehan Orthodotnics, serving Palos Heights, IL and surrounding areas, has been receiving some great patient reviews lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Dr. Meehan and team!

"Dr. Meehan and staff have been very supportive throughout my MANY years of going to them. I started visiting the office when I was 10 for braces consultation when Dr. Meehan shared the reception area with Dr. Nicorata next door. During my consultations and eventual braces, spacers, retainers, the office grew from 3 staff to much more and into the new building, but their quality of care and attention to my needs never changed. Even after I stopped visiting, my younger siblings still have the same experience." ~Paige

"I like that everyone is known by name and that you care about that persons well being and what's right for them." ~Tracy

Happy Holidays, from our entire team at Meehan Orthodontics!

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The benefits of dairy, from Dr. Meehan

Dr. Meehan wants to know: Is dairy a major part of your diet? If not, it should be! A 2008 study from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has found that regular consumption of dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, can actually lower your chances of contracting periodontal disease (also known as gum disease). Results of the study also showed that adults who consume at least 55 grams of lactic acid a day are less at risk for gum disease.

Cheese is one of the healthiest snacks for your child's teeth. In addition to providing large amounts of much-needed calcium, cheese also does its part to fight cavities. Cheddar, Swiss, Mozzarella, and Monterey Jack all stimulate the body's salivary glands to clear the mouth of debris and protect them from acids that weaken them, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. This means cheese disrupts the development of cavities, especially when eaten as a snack or at the end of a meal. Calcium and phosphorous found in cheese reduce or prevent decreases in the plaque's ph level and work to re-mineralize the enamel of your child's teeth.

Gum disease is caused by a bacterial infection in the mouth that affects the gums and jaw. Gum disease results in a loss of teeth and bone, and has been connected to certain cases of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease and osteoporosis.

Eating dairy is not just healthy for building strong bones, but is essential for maintaining a strong, healthy mouth. Next time you reach for a quick snack, choose some cheese, or a glass of milk, and remember with each bite, and every sip you are preserving your teeth for a lifetime of smiles and good oral health!

For more information about which dairy foods are best for keeping your teeth healthy, please give us a call.