The Importance of your Retainer in Philadelphia PA

The office of Dr. Anthony Farrow located in Philadelphia PA understands that after a treatment has been completed, a retainer is very important to maintain the beautiful smile that your orthodontist has helped to provide you with. However, as we all know, it is easy to neglect your retainer. Many people forget to put it…

Tooth Fairies Around the World

Everyone will lose baby teeth as children… and then the tooth fairy comes into the picture! As it turns out the US is not the only country that tell tales of the tooth fairy: US -The custom is that the child puts the baby tooth under his/her pillow before going to bed. The tooth fairy comes…

Keep Your Smile Stain-Free in Philadelphia PA

A smile that is stained, yellow, or dingy-looking can make a person look much older than they are and can negatively affect his or her self-esteem.  What many people aren’t aware of is that some of the foods or beverages they regularly consume may be leading to a less-than-brilliant smile.  While a tooth whitening treatment…

Our Friends and Family Referral Contest

We’re gratified to find how many new patients regularly call on us based on your words of advice.  On July 1st, our new Friends and Family Referral Contest started!  The person who refers the most patients from July 1st though September 30th will win a Samsung Galaxy Tab Tablet 2 (10.1 WiFi 16GB Icecream Sandwich…

How To Chose The Right Orthodontist!

You are about to embark on an orthodontic journey an exciting time for your family. When you are deciding who should provide treatment, you may want to ask the following questions to be sure that you are being cared for by the right professional: Is the doctor a specialist in orthodontics with 2-3 years of…

When should your child first see an Orthodontist?

Many parents don’t think about braces until their children are just on the cusp of adolescence. Orthodontists can spot problems with dental alignment and jaw growth as early as age 7, long before children have their permanent teeth and corrections are more challenging. By age 7, enough permanent teeth are present for an orthodontist to…