Sundays are Kids Days at PNC Park

Spring has sprung here in Pittsburgh! Whether you or your children have braces or not, there are some things that’ll bring a smile to any Pittsburgher’s face.

Yep, that’s right! It’s Buccos season! Here at the office, we’re excited about the season so far and we can’t wait to see our patients wear their Pirates gear to the office to earn some extra Club Reed points!

But even your family can have some “team spirit” this spring, because this season, the Pirates are teaming up with WTAE for “Sundays are Kids Days at PNC Park.”

Every Sunday home game through the end of the season, the Pirates will have fun, games, a Family Fun Zone on Federal Street before the game, as well as kid-friendly giveaways at the gates for children ages 14 and under.

Remember to stick around after the game so your kids can run the bases right on the field! And, of course, share your photos on social media with #WTAEBucs (and #ClubReed for good measure!).

Here are the dates:

DATES
· April 20

· May 4

· May 25

· June 8

· June 29

· July 6

· July 20

· August 10

· August 31

· Sept 14

· Sept 21

Click here to read more about “Sundays are Kids Days at PNC Park”!

Straightening Out the Stigma Behind Braces

If you’re a parent who once had braces themselves, you might look back at those days with embarrassment. Historically, this is a common trait for people with braces. However, today’s teens are a little less judgmental about braces.

Indeed, it’s all about education—and as parents and kids alike become more familiar with the benefits of braces, they become more accepting. One New Hampshire orthodontist has seen the cultural change happen first-hand, according to a recent interview:

"I think our patients and their parents are more educated about braces now," Watterworth said. "Kids know the braces are doing good things for their teeth and mouth. It meets their goals and it snowballs since it is happening to all their friends, too. They get positive reinforcement.”

Braces indeed offer lots of positive reinforcement: They correct malocclusions, misalignment, overbites, under bites, and even more serious mouth and jaw issues. Other times, braces can be used to make room for secondary teeth.

The stigma appears to be fading not just for kids but for adults as well—high tech orthodontic treatments are making braces appealing to adults as well. There are over one million U.S adults wearing braces today, and rising, according to an L.A. Times article.

"The stigma of being 'too old' for braces has diminished for the most part," says Dr. Stephen Tracey, an orthodontist in California.

To schedule an appointment with Tina Reed Orthodontics, call us today at 412.421.8565 or click here to send our staff a message.