Dr. Farina, helping you save face on the field

Wouldn’t you believe it, summer is just around the corner! At Farina Orthodontics, our team knows that the summer months bring with them an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of the athletes in our practice damaging their teeth. If you play sports, it's important that you consult Dr. Mark Farina for special precautions, such as wearing a mouth guard. Mouth guards are advised for playing spring sports such as baseball, soccer, lacrosse and many, many others.

We were reminded about the need to wear mouth guards after reading an article recently about hockey great Keith Tkachuk needing reconstructive surgery after taking a puck to the mouth. Tkachuk’s gruesome injury underscores the need for all of our patients to use facial protection at all times when out on the field.

In case of any accident involving the face, we want you to check your mouth and appliances immediately. If teeth are loosened or the appliances are damaged, please schedule an appointment to see Dr. Farina immediately. And don’t forget to ask us—Dr. Farina will be happy to provide a mouth guard for any patient in active treatment.

Our team at Farina Orthodontics will tell you that only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. Please give us a call at (813) 774-5323 if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment with Dr. Farina.

SureSmile at work on CNN!

You're probably familiar with most of the treatment offered at Farina Orthodontics, but did you know Dr. Farina specializes in SureSmile braces that get you in an out of braces 40 percent faster? After all, we know that one of the biggest concerns for orthodontic patients with braces is the length of their treatment.

SureSmile, which combines digital 3-D imaging, has computer-aided treatment planning and customized archwires to straighten teeth faster, has become quite popular with our patients!

This week, CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta filed a report on SureSmile, which we certainly encourage you to watch. Please give Dr. Farina and team a call at (813) 774-5323 if you're interested in SureSmile and we'll be more than happy to talk to you about it!

Tell the world about your experience with Farina Orthodontics!

At Farina Orthodontics, Dr. Mark Farina and our entire staff are committed to excellence in orthodontics. It is our goal to provide the highest quality orthodontic treatment available in a professional, caring and fun environment where patient's needs are our top priority. Our focus is on patient comfort and efficient treatment results.

Whether you've visited Dr. Farina for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how our office is faring! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there.

After all, reviews help Dr. Farina and team create more beautiful smiles in Tampa and surrounding communities.

You may write a review here.

Thank you and enjoy your weekend! We look forward to reading your reviews!

Farina Orthodontics and AAO present: "How Orthodontics Changed My Life" video contest

Dr. Farina would like to direct your attention to an exciting contest that our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists are currently running. The contest, “How Orthodontics Changed My Life,” is all about you, our wonderful patients - tell the AAO your story about treatment at Farina Orthodontics and you may just win a $2,500 scholarship!

Contest entrants should tell their stories on video, and answer the following questions while filming:

* What were you like before you had orthodontic treatment?
* How have you changed How proud are you of your new smile?
* When did you notice changes in yourself?
* What kinds of changes have you noticed?
* What does your new smile mean to you?
* What would you say to others whose smiles make them self-conscious?

All entries must be postmarked by July 15th.

Dr. Farina and our entire team hope you'll find some time to submit your video! GOOD LUCK!!