Share your summer adventures with us!

It's summertime, and that means a season full of adventures, vacations and great memories is upon us for another couple of months. Whether you're headed to Philadelphia, an exotic destination to Asia, a camping trip, or just having fun in the sun this summer, Dr. Ginsberg and team want to hear allllllll about it! We invite you to share your plans and experiences on our Facebook page as the summer rolls along!

Happy travels everyone. Enjoy it while the sun's out!

Will you be a part of the Braces Brigade?

Dr. Gerald Ginsberg wants to know: how would you like to blog about your experience in braces AND come away with a $100 American Express gift card? Thanks to the American Association of Orthodontists' Braces Brigade campaign, you can do just that!

To complete your Braces Brigade application, you'll need to provide:

* Name
* Age – Must be 14 years of age or older
* E-mail
* Phone number
* Stage of orthodontic treatment
* A photo of your braces/smile
* A sample blog post – picture yourself as a member of Braces Brigade and show off those blogging skills! (100-word minimum)

In your blog, feel free to answer questions such as:

• Why did you decide to get orthodontic treatment at Dr. Ginsberg's office?
• What advice would you share with other orthodontic patients?
• What does it feel like to get braces on?
• What foods do you miss the most?
• What new foods have you discovered?
• Do your friends have braces or retainers?
• Where is the first place you’re going to show off your new, beautiful smile?
• How has your new smile changed your life?

All applicants must either be an orthodontic patient of Dr. Ginsberg or the parent of a patient. If you happen to be under 18, your parents must fill out a consent form along with your official entry, giving you permission to enter the contest.

We strongly encourage you to apply for the Braces Brigade! Have a GREAT rest of the week!

Invisalign Teen™ on the Tyra Banks Show

We've discussed discussed Invisalign Teen in length before, but today wanted to direct your attention to a clip of the clear aligners being discussed on the Tyra Banks Show not too long ago. Both Invisalign and Invisalign Teen are a series of clear, comfortable and removable aligners that gradually position your teeth until they are straight and beautiful. There is no need for a mouthful of metal or poking wires. Watch as Dr. Jacquie Fulop-Goodling, an orthodontist from New York City, discuss the many advantages of Invisalign Teen. Give us a call to learn more info about this amazing treatment!

Dr. Gerald Ginsberg and team present: Patriotic fun facts!

Tomorrow night, Dr. Ginsberg and our staff will be busy celebrating America's 234th birthday. And because we know most of our patients love fun facts, we thought we'd provide you with some patriotic fun facts about Independence Day!

- Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.

- An estimated 2.5 million people lived in America in July 1776. Today, an estimated 309 million people reside in the United States.

- The major objection to being ruled by Britain was taxation without representation, which meant that people didn't want to be taxed by a government that did not represent them.

- In 1941, Congress declared 4th of July a federal legal holiday. It is one of the few federal holidays that have not been moved to the nearest Friday or Monday.

- The stars on the original American flag were arranged in a circle to ensure that all colonies were equal.

- America's mascot, the bald eagle, can achieve speeds of up to 200 miles per hour when making a predatory dive. During a normal flight, bald eagles can travel up to 30 miles per hour.

- The American flag patch is backwards on U.S. Army uniforms. The reason? The blue field on the flag (the part with the stars) faces forward to symbolize carrying the American flag into battle.

- Someone who specializes in the history of flags is called a vexillologist.

- The word ‘patriotism’ comes from the Latin patria, which means ‘homeland’ or ‘fatherland.’

- According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans consume over 150 million hot dogs during their Independence Day festivities.

- Speaking of food, there's a 1-in-6 chance the beef on your backyard this Independence Day weekend grill came from Texas. The Lone Star State is America's leader in the production of cattle and calves.

Have a great Fourth of July weekend everyone! Please be careful with your fireworks!!