Senior High School Scholarship: deadline is Wednesday!

Are you a graduating senior this spring? Are you interested in pursuing a career in health care? Dr. Covino and team wanted to remind you that the deadline to be eligible for a $500 scholarship is this Wednesday, March 31. For those who wish to pursue a career in the health care field Dr. Covino has established a $500 scholarship award for those individuals who have demonstrated a desire to serve others in the health care profession and shown a commitment to following ones goals.

The scholarship is open to senior students who attend New Hope Solebury High School, Central Bucks East High School and Central Bucks West High School. All applications are to be submitted to you high school guidance office.

The requirements? A 500-word typed essay on “Why I Want a Career In The Health Field,” plus your senior photograph with a signed release. You may fill out an application here.

The importance of mouth guards, from Dr. Covino

Dr. Covino is well-aware that sports-related injuries are common among children, let alone teens with braces. In a recent survey, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, discovered that 70 percent of parents said their biggest worry is that their child will get hurt while playing sports. That’s why we at Covino Orthodontics are helping spread the word that many facial sports injuries can be prevented simply by reminding your kids to wear mouth guards.

If you are in treatment at Covino Orthodontics, Dr. Covino can provide you with a mouth guard. In addition, the AAO has six quick tips for keeping kids safe during sport activities.

• Wear mouth guards during contact sports
• Wear a helmet
• Stretch before and after a game or practice
• Wear protective eyewear
• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
• Be observant, even as a spectator

All of these can reduce injuries. Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with braces avoid serious sports injuries. Give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment here at Covino Orthodontics.

The Invisalign® advantage at Covino Orthodontics

Part of what makes Invisalign "work," is that its clear aligners are customizable for anyone. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment at Covino Orthodontics, the first thing Dr. Covino does is take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitizes it. Using special software, the doctor looks at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.

Next, Dr. Covino uses special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. And the best part of it all? Since the aligners are virtually invisible, nobody around you will even know you are wearing braces!

Dr. Covino is a certified Invisalign provider in New Hope and Doylestown. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment at Covino Orthodontics, please give us a call. Enjoy the rest of your week!

Staying connected with Covino Orthodontics

At Covino Orthodontics, we embrace technology, and that includes the innovative orthodontic treatments we offer and our Facebook fan page. For social media to work, we understand that conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social networks are hugely popular these days, we know they’re unpredictable and ever-changing.

While Dr. Covino and our staff take a little time to research how to best use social media, we thought we’d ask you, our loyal patients: How would you like us to use our social networks? What would you like us to share on our blog? Please post your thoughts or give us a call!

Ask Dr. Covino: Who benefits from braces?

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Steven Covino will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early and coming in for a consulation at Covino Orthodontics can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Dr. Covino and our dedicated team are committed to providing you and your family & friends the utmost in exceptional service and orthodontic care in a friendly, supportive, and informative environment. Dr. Covino is the trusted orthodontist of Doylestown, New Hope and all of middle Bucks County.

Set up an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Covino and find out how orthodontics will transform your smile, as well as your life!