Orthodontic fun facts, from The Dischinger Team

Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun! The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that Drs. Terry and Bill Dischinger thought you might enjoy.

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.

• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.

• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.

• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.

• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.

• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.

• In addition to alleviating or preventing physical health problems, orthodontics can boost self-esteem as treatment aligns teeth, jaws and lips.

• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.

Dr. Terry Dischinger inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Dr. Terry Dischinger was recently bestowed an honor that very few achieve. As you may know, he was a starter on the 1960 US Olympic Basketball team which won the Gold Medal. For over 40 years, this was the considered the best basketball team ever assembled. In 1992, the Dream Team played in the Olympics, and debate has raged ever since as to which team was better. The 1960 team included Dr. Terry, who went on to win the 1962 NBA Rookie of the Year award in a 9 year career that included 3 All Star Game appearances. Also on the team were Hall of Famers Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Jerry Lucas and Walt Bellamy.

On August 13, 2010, the 1960 and 1992 Olympic Teams were inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. The weekend was filled with many highlights, with the induction ceremony being televised. Very few basketball players ever make it to the NBA let alone win a Gold Medal, Rookie of the Year, and now get inducted to the Hall of Fame. This was one of Dr. Terry's highlights of his basketball life.

Along with Terry for the weekend was his wife Mary. In addition, Dr. Bill took his oldest son Taylor and his father in law Larry. Dr. Terry's daughter Kelly made the trip. Dr. Terry's other son, Terry Jr. was supposed to have been along as well. Unfortunately, he passed away on July 22, just weeks before the weekend. In his place, his two oldest children, Alex and David made the trip.

For the whole family, this was one of the greatest weekends ever. They met every basketball star you could imagine, including Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, and many others. It was an amazing, amazing weekend that the family will never forget.

What do you love about The Dischinger Team?

From your very first visit to The Dischinger Team serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas, our doctors and team strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Terry or Bill Dischinger's work? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Whether you've visited The Dischinger Team for a week, months or years, Drs. Bill and Terry would love to hear your feedback about the way we run our office. There are lots of ways you can share your experience with our practice, but we encourage you to head to our Google Places page and write a review there.

Thank you,

-The Dischinger Team

Thanks to Invisalign® with The Dischinger Team, parents can also have a perfect smile!

Hey moms and dads! 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 The Dischinger Team can help! We are specially trained to offer an adult-friendly option for straightening teeth called Invisalign.

This course of treatment consists of a set of clear aligners that are molded to fit your teeth using a proprietary technology. You wear them all day and night, except for meals, brushing, and flossing – when you can easily slip them out to make eating and cleaning a snap!

Because they're clear, your teeth will be steadily straightening – and no one will know it but you!

Please give us a call to set up a consultation, so we can discuss the specifics of your treatment.