Pellegrini Orthodontics is pleased to welcome Kayla Clark to our team!

We are excited to introduce you to our newest team member, Kayla Clark. Kayla joins our clinical team with years of training in orthodontics. She loves getting to know patients and their families and will immediately set you at ease during your appointments.

At your next visit, be sure to give Kayla a warm welcome!

Congratulations Mariner Athlete of the Week: Ashley Young!

Congratulations Ashley on receiving this week's top honor for Mariner Athlete of the Week for soccer. Job well done!

Can brushing your teeth prevent a heart attack? Dr. Oz says "YES"!

If you've heard us say it once, we've said it a million times....BRUSH YOUR TEETH! Not only is great oral hygiene a must for a healthy mouth, it also plays a key role in keeping your heart healthy.

Dr. Oz recently appeared on Good Morning America bringing along his tips to healthy teeth. Check out the video below:

More tips from Dr. Oz:

Brush your teeth for a full two minutes every day.

• Be careful not to brush too hard, and pick a soft-bristled brush with tapered tips.
• Make sure your toothpaste does not contain triclosan or sodium lauryl sulfate as ingredients.
• Reach for a natural mouthwash that is both alcohol- and sugar-free.
• Chewing sugarless gum and mints is a great way to help protect your teeth against enamel decay, but make sure what you chew is sugarless in order to prevent tooth decay.

Back to School Contest Winner

Congratulations Julianne Luka for winning the August Back to School Contest. Your guess was right on and earned you a $50 Gift Card for Back to School supplies.

CNN reports on the myths about braces

We know there are many tall tales and myths about braces. To set the record straight, CNN recently provided a Health Minute addressing these myths.

See what they had to say below.