Parents and daughters, from Brown Family Orthodontics

Recently, we came across the AAO's Twitter page, where we found a gem of an article about parenting teenage girls we thought we'd pass along to the moms who come into our office every day. The article, from our friends at momlogic, pointed to a recent survey that involved 2,000 mothers and fathers of children over the age of 18, and noted that teenage girls - specifically 14-year-olds - are the toughest to parent "due to their desire to grow up too quickly, their demands for greater freedom and peer pressure to be thin."

At Brown Family Orthodontics, we know parenting isn't always easy. But we want you to know you're not alone - millions of moms and dads are struggling - or have struggled - with their teenagers' behavior. If you feel your son or daughter is acting out, we encourage you to read "Teen Anger: Techniques to Avoid the Buildup."

Enjoy your weekend everyone!

This Earth Day, what are you up to? From Dr. Brown

At Brown Family Orthodontics, we support Earth Day, designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment and marks its 40th anniversary today.

Whether lending a helping hand to plant trees or getting out to volunteer in various projects in our community, today is your opportunity to get started in making your impact year-round. Are you making a difference today? Tell us, what are you up to? How long have you participated in helping our planet?

If you’d like to join the millions of people around the world who are making small but important changes to help sustain our ecosystem, try these helpful environmental tips, courtesy of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA.

Happy Earth Day!

At Brown Family Orthodontics, a pursuit of excellence

At Brown Family Orthodontics, we make every effort to provide you with the best orthodontic treatment possible. For four decades, Brown Family Orthodontics has set the standard of excellence in orthodontic care. We have built a reputation on care, expertise and convenience. With offices in Metairie, Mandeville, Covington, and Franklinton, Brown Family Orthodontics maintains a network of convenient locations to accommodate patients and parents.

Combining a keen eye on technology, a commitment to continuing education, and a steadfast dedication to five-star patient service, Brown Family Orthodontics provides a winning smile and improved self-confidence to every patient.

There are many things that help Dr. Ed Brown achieve great results. Some of them are:

1. Using the most up to date and proven technologies available
2. Spending time and resources on continuing education to stay current and relevant
3. Training our entire team on new techniques
4. Educating our wonderful patients about the pursuit of excellence

If you or a family member has been thinking about orthodontic treatment, please give us a call. We look forward to seeing you.

Smile for a Lifetime in the news!

You may remember our post from a few weeks ago, when we discussed Dr. Brown’s involvement with Smile for a Lifetime, the outstanding program that is changing lives every day. Over the weekend, we found a great article in DentistryIQ about Smile for a Lifetime, and thought we'd share this well-written piece with you.

Drs. Ed and Jessica Brown and Brown Family Orthodontics are proud partners with Smile for a Lifetime. Remember, to become a candidate at Brown Family Orthodontics, interested patients and their families must be at or below poverty level and must complete a one-page application for their child. The applications can be picked up at our office. Please give us a call to learn more about Smile for a Lifetime, or to find out if you qualify.