The year is almost over, so Dr. Sellers and our team wanted to 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?
Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Sellers 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. 
Sellers Orthodontics, serving Charlotte and surrounding areas, has been creating beautiful "Sellers' Smiles" for over 25 years. Dr. Sellers, your Invisalign Premier Provider, was recently honored to receive a few awards for his outstanding work and treatment philosophy. Be sure to take a look around our waiting room the next time you're in the office to see the following awards for yourself!
Sellers Orthodontics, we embrace new technology, whether it is through the innovative orthodontic treatments that we offer, our high-tech web site and social networks, or our modern office conveniently located in Charlotte.
Dr. Sellers and team would like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy a day filled of friends, family, and great Thanksgiving food! 
Dr. Sellers and our team recently participated in Operation Gratitiude, a program that partners with dentists and orthodontists across the country to send Halloween candy to deployed troops. Sellers Orthodontics would like to give the 5th grade class at Charlotte Latin School a huge thank you for their participation in our Halloween Candy Buy Back. The kids all donated their Halloween candy to Operation Gratitude! 
Keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during treatment, you'll experience better results and shorter treatment time. Here are our top ten tips for keeping your braces sparklin’ clean: 
Happy Halloween! In the spirit of October’s sweet and spooky holiday, Halloween, Dr. Sellers would like to remind all of our patients to be safe while celebrating with friends and family. The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has provided trick-or-treaters with some tips for a ghoulishly good time. 
There are so many ways you protect your teeth throughout your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Sellers. You brush your teeth twice a day, floss regularly and protect your mouth and appliances from being damaged. But did you know there is another, often forgotten about, way to keep your teeth clean and healthy during your treatment? Fluoride – a mineral that helps prevent cavities and tooth decay – can help keep your teeth strong! Fluoride comes in two varieties: topical and systemic. Topical fluoride is applied directly to the tooth. Systemic fluorides are swallowed in the form of a dietary supplement.
In celebration of National Orthodontic Health Month, Dr. Sellers and our team would like to share a great braces-friendly Halloween recipe with all of our patients, courtesy of the American Association of Orthodontics, or AAO, and “The Braces Cookbook” by Pamela Waterman. This Spider Bites recipe is delicious, and provided that you remember to brush and floss after indulging, this is a cookie that won’t bite back!
Did you know that October is National Orthodontic Health Month? Dr. Keith Sellers and our team know how tempting this time of the year can be for your sweet tooth. With all of the caramel, candy corn, and lollipops that are often passed around to trick-or-treaters, we know that it can sometimes be hard to find hard candy alternatives.
From your very first visit to Dr. Sellers and our team, we strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We have a unique approach to orthodontics, which is why we’ve coined the phrase, a “Sellers’ Smile.” We thought we'd ask you: Do you love your new Sellers' smile? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?
Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun! The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that our team at Sellers Orthodontics thought you might enjoy. 
It used to be that people were terrified to see the orthodontist. And Dr. Sellers understands that some patients are still nervous. But fear not! The days of fear and loathing when driving to an orthodontist appointment are gone! And it’s all due to technology. That’s right, technology has allowed orthodontists everywhere to zero in on patient care and comfort.
Braces today are “cool” and—many would say—even “fun.” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as Invisalign and the Damon System, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s teens. 
If you recently completed treatment at Sellers Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Sellers 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. Sellers is the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for a lifetime.
Hey parents! Focusing on your kids' teeth and oral health so much that you're neglecting your own? If you've been thinking wistfully about having your own set of perfect teeth, our staff at Sellers Orthodontics can help! We are specially trained to offer an adult-friendly option for straightening teeth called Invisalign.
Are you brushing your teeth twice a day during your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Sellers? If yes, that’s great! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your dentist every six months in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing (and visiting our office, of course). Regular dental checkups are important for maintaining good oral health. 
With summer rapidly approaching, the team at Sellers Orthodontics in Charlotte, NC understands the importance of being outside. So we are starting a series on outdoor activities and how to be safe while having fun in the sun. This week we talk about mouth guards, what they are, when to use them, the works. If you have any additional questions, give us a call at Sellers Orthodontics. We'd love to hear from you!
Now that the hot days of summer are finally here, some of us at Sellers Orthodontics wanted to remind all our patients about the importance of reading. Summer is a great time to catch up on your to-read list, while improving your vocabulary and critical thinking skills. Plus, it's fun!
Summer is finally here in Charlotte, NC, and Dr. Sellers and our team at Seller Orthodontics thought we’d ask: What’s your favorite part about summer? Is it the warm weather? The break from school and classes? Spending quality time with friends and family? Grilling barbecue in the backyard?
Our office just received this touching patient review from one of our Damon System patients. If you are having doubts about the Damon System, or if you are just curious about the sort of customer care and treatment to expect at Sellers Orthodontics, please take this opportunity to read one patient's experience.
To all prospective patients of Dr. Sellers and Sellers Orthodontics,
Congratulations! You have found the only orthodontist to see for treatment!
This testimonial is very emotional for me; finally at the age of 41, I have a smile that I am proud to share, and it is all because of Dr. Sellers’ expertise in executing the revolutionary Damon System. For those of you that think that braces are braces, think again!
My story is a long one. Due to my jaw structure, 2 cross-bites and an overbite, my case was complex. I had worn adult braces twice before meeting Dr. Sellers, but my former orthodontist had been unsuccessful in correcting any of my structural concerns. The only solution in his mind was to break my jaw or live with my smile the way that it was. Neither option was appealing to me.
When I was referred to Dr. Sellers, I was pleased to learn that he had a solution. During my consultation he immediately saw what needed attention and outlined a strategy. What I also liked about Dr. Sellers’s approach was his focus on bettering smiles not just straightening teeth.
After making the decision to work with Dr. Sellers I was informed by my former orthodontist that there was no difference between the Damon System and what they offered was that “brackets are brackets,” to quote them. This is absolutely untrue!
Since this day I have completed treatment utilizing the Damon System with Dr. Sellers and I couldn’t be happier! Not only did he deliver the results he committed to, but the courtesy and respect I received from Dr. Sellers and his staff during every appointment was just as amazing as the results I realized during treatment.
From the moment I walked into Sellers Orthodontics I was greeted pleasantly, my file was ready, I was always seen for my appointment on time. Additionally, the layout of Dr. Sellers’s kid-friendly office is conducive to efficiency and he is supported by an incredibly proficient staff.
At Sellers Orthodontics you are guaranteed both, great results and great customer care. This is an investment in yourself you will not regret.
~Eileen
This Sunday, Dr. Sellers and team will celebrate America's 234th birthday. For most people, Independence Day is a time to celebrate, as well as commemorate, the anniversary of the signing of America's Declaration of Independence. It's also a time for most Americans to pay homage to all our soldiers - past and present - who lost their lives in battle - and those soldiers who continue to place themselves in danger every day so that Americans everywhere may celebrate our freedom.
Flossing is especially important when wearing braces, and we encouraging flossing at least once a day! The gum tissue tends to be puffy anyway due to tooth movement, so we encourage regular flossing. There are plenty of ways to floss around your teeth and braces, but many people will find it difficult to get into all the nooks and crannies with the floss thread alone. The products we recommend are “Floss Threaders” in combination with regular floss or ”Crest Glide Threader Floss”. Floss threaders make it much easier to get in between teeth when you have orthodontic appliances to work around. 
Let’s face it: sports-related injuries are common among children, let alone teens with braces. In a recent survey, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, discovered that 70 percent of parents said their biggest worry is that their child will get hurt while playing sports. But 67 percent admitted that their child doesn’t wear a mouth guard when participating in organized sports such as football, basketball, baseball and soccer. That’s why Dr. Sellers is helping spread the word that many facial sports injuries can be prevented simply by reminding your kids to wear mouth guards. Ask us—Sellers Orthodontics will provide a mouth guard for any patient in active treatment. In addition, the AAO has provided the following tips for keeping your kids safe on the field this spring. Please remind them to:
Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Sellers 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. 
Choosing to begin orthodontic treatment is a big step, and so is your complimentary consultation with us at Sellers Orthodontics. If you and your teen are considering the Invisalign Teen system, keep the following list of questions in your mind during your consultation.
When you first come in for your initial consultation, Dr. Sellers will conduct a comprehensive examination to assess your oral health. This will better enable us to determine the best treatment method for you.
We are excited to announce that we have once again been awarded the Best of Charlotte Award in the Orthodontics category by the US Commerce Association (USCA). Dr. Sellers is now a two time recipient of this award, winning it in 2009 and now 2010! 
Recently, our staff at Sellers Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: adults getting braces has jumped 24 percent from just 14 years ago! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Sellers can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.
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"Dentists, Orthodontists, they're all the same right?" We hear our patients asking this question as they wonder about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. Before becoming an orthodontist Dr. Sellers started out in dental school and earned a DDS (dental degree), just like your dentist. After dental school however, Dr. Sellers decided he wanted to learn more about orthodontics, which is one of nine specialties within the dental field. So he stayed in school for a few more years and became an expert in orthodontics; which focuses on tooth and jaw alignment and bite problems like overbites and under bites.
Something big is happening in the orthodontics world, and it’s no other than Damon braces, which allow your teeth to move more comfortably and easily than traditional braces. With the Damon System, achieving that perfect smile will be faster and easier than you ever thought possible.
Many parents assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to see Dr. Sellers, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started sooner. Some orthodontic problems are easier to correct while the jaw is still growing. Consequently, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven.
At Sellers Orthodontics, we create beautiful smiles! The following are a few examples of why your entire family’s treatment experience will be OUTSTANDING.
Keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during treatment, you'll experience better results and shorter treatment time. Keep plaque at bay with these top ten tips:
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