North Texas Orthodontic Associates, P.A.

Emily's Summer Adventures

Emily shared with us today her upcoming summer Plans. She is very excited about all of her events and it looks like she is going to be very busy. She will be attending a Recital camp June 1st and has her Dance Nationals in July. We hope you have a wonderful summer. Bring pictures back for us to see. Emily is a patient of Dr. Robert Lugo in his Plano office. 

Please share in Emily's excitement and "like" her photo. She will be competing for Six Flags Season Passes from NTOA. The more likes she gets the better chance she has of winning!!!

Angelica's Smile

Angelica is a patient of Dr. Carlos Nurko's who recently finished her treatment. She is thrilled to look in the mirror and smile with confidence. She wrote a letter to Dr. Nurko and his staff explaining her joy. North Texas Orthodontic Associates would like to share this recent letter and story with all of our readers. Dr. Nurko found out about Angelica and the need for her treatment thought Give a Kids a Smile and was happy to help. Thank you to Angelica for the lovely letter, and the photo. 

Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) is an annual event created by the American Dental Association, held each year in conjunction with the national Children's Dental Health Month. The objectives of GKAS are to enhance the oral health of large number of needy children and to highlight for policy makers the ongoing challenges that low-income families face in finding dental care. 

The North Texas Give Kids a Smile Program

For the last six years the North Texas Dental Society (NTDS) has administered and overseen the GKAS program in Collin and Denton counties. In 2011 when Dr. Nurko  was co-chairing the program a pilot orthodontic project was created and 6 kids were selected to be treated. Dr. Nurko treated 3 of the 6 cases through probono (no charge). Dr. Nurko was awarded a recognition in 2011 by the North Texas Dental Society for excellence in leadership in his community.  The Orthodontic program has since continued  with more Orthodontists treating patients. We are so happy to see how this program and others just like it has changed lives and smiles forever. We hope to continue to post more successful stories just like Angelica's in the future. 

Angelica's letter reads:

 Dear North Texas Orthodontic Associates, 

Thank you so much for all the hard work that you did on my teeth. It has been a great change to my life. All this makes me so happy! Thank you to all the Nurses that help me in every way here. And to Doctor Nurko, that he always pushing me better for the good. I really appreciate this smile  you all  did for me. Now, I can smile and feel free to smile. Thank you Doctor Carlos Nurko, thank you Nurses, and thank you to the program :)

Angie A.

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Visit These Sites to Learn More About Orthodontics

Advanced orthodontic methods and inconspicuous treatment options have made getting a beautiful smile easier than ever before. These sites can help you better understand what to expect when undergoing orthodontic treatment.

• The desire to have straight teeth spans millennia. ArchWired.com details the history of orthodontics.
• Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you have missed your opportunity to have great teeth. WebMD.com discusses the growing popularity of orthodontics for adults.
• Adolescents and adults alike can take advantage of the oral health and cosmetic benefits of braces. MouthHealthy.org describes the repercussions that may come with misaligned teeth.
• Many orthodontists now offer several options for patients. Livestrong.com examines the differences between ceramic and metal braces.
• MedicineNet.com offers readers a closer look at how to keep their teeth, gums, and braces in tiptop shape during orthodontic treatment.

North Texas Orthodontic Associates offers advanced orthodontic care for patients of all ages. Our Allen, Frisco, McKinney, and Plano locations also provide extended office hours both before and after school to better accommodate the needs of our younger patients. For more information, call (469) 444-2008.

Happy Birthday Tammy

New Day for Clinton

Today was a new day for Clinton. He got his braces today for the very first time and He was all smiles for the camera. Congratulations on your new braces!! Clinton is a patient of Dr. Robert Lugo in our Plano office.