HANDBOOK FOR 2012!

Handbook For 2012:

Health:
 1. Drink plenty of water
 2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar
 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, eat less food that is manufactured in plants
 4. Live with the 3 E's - Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
 5. Make time to pray
 6. Play more games
 7. Read more books than you did in 2011
 8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
 9. Sleep for 8 hours
10. Take a 20-30 minute walk daily. And while you walk, SMILE!


Personality:
 1. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about
 2. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the 
    positive present moment
 3. Don't overdo, keep your limits
 4. Don't take yourself so seriously, no one else does
 5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip
 6. Dream more while you are awake
 7. Envy is a waste of time, you already have all you need
 8. Forget the issues of the past.  Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. 
     That will ruin your present happiness
 9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
10. Make peace with your past, so it wont spoil the present
11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.  Problems are simply a part of the 
     curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class, but the lessons you learn will
     last a lifetime
13. SMILE and laugh more
14. You don't have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree...


Society:
 1. Call your family often
 2. Each day give something good to others
 3. Forgive everyone for everything
 4. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6
 5. Try to make at least 3 people SMILE each day
 6. What other people think of you is none of your business
 7. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick, your friends will.  Stay in touch

Life:
 1. Do the right thing!
 2. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful
 3. GOD heals everything
 4. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
 5. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up
 6. The best is yet to come...
 7. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it
 8. Your inner most is always happy.  So. be happy

Ever Wondered About Invisalign?

Dr. Gerald Tadej is a leading orthodontist located in Bakersfield, located in Kern County, CA. He is proud to offer his patients the Invisalign, clear aligner system in addition to other types of braces. While the end results may look the same – a confident and beautiful smile, Invisalign offers several advantages over other teeth straightening options. If you are interested in this modern approach to teeth straightening, here is some information about Invisalign that may help you decide if it's an option for you.

Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces

Invisalign Removable Aligners

Invisalign consists of clear, plastic aligner trays, which are designed to wear over your teeth. These aligners work by gradually and slowly shifting your teeth into place based on the exact movements Dr. Tadej plans out for you. There are no brackets or wires to tighten as you simply put in a new set of aligners every couple of weeks until your teeth are straightened – giving you the beautiful, radiant smile you have always dreamed of having. Perhaps the biggest advantage of all is the fact that most people will not even know that you are straightening your teeth, as the Invisalign system is virtually undetectable. This makes Invisalign a very popular choice for adults who wish to discreetly straighten their teeth.

Another advantage offered by Invisalign is the fact that you will spend less time in the doctor's chair, as there are no regular wire adjustments to make. This system also allows you the opportunity to view your virtual results before you begin so that you can see how your straightened teeth will look when you are finished with the treatment. This is not possible when you wear traditional braces as you can only imagine how your smile will improve.

The Invisalign system has been worn by nearly 1.5 million people the world over and that number grows daily. If you are interested in this revolutionary teeth-straightening system for yourself or your teenager, schedule an appointment with us so that Dr. Tadej can conduct an examination to determine if you or your child are a candidate.

Dr. Gerald Tadej specialized in Orthodontic care and braces in Bakersfield and the surrounding communities of Kern County, CA. Please feel free to visit our website www.TadejOrthodontics.com or to call our office for more information:

(661) 322-2263

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL ORTHODONTIC HEALTH MONTH!

Tips for Trick-or-Treaters...

Halloween can mean big trouble for trick-or-treaters who wear braces.  Be sure to avoid any candy that is "Sticky, Chewy, Crunchy, or Gooey!"  Look for treats such as soft chocolate that can melt in your mouth.

For More information about Orthodontic Health Month,  and Halloween Safety Tips, please see the AAO website:

http://www.braces.org/NOHM/

Enjoy our beautiful Fall weather!

Dr. T

What is "Invisalign Teen?"

Every week I am asked to explain what is "Invisalign" and is my teenager a candidate for this type of treatment.  First, Invisalign treatment consists of a series of customized, virtually invisible aligners that gradually move teeth.  Are they as effective as braces?  Yes and No.  In order for aligner treatment to be effective, teens need to have a high degree of compliance, meaning they need to wear the aligners 22 hours per day.  With braces that are fixed to the teeth, compliance is taken care of.

Second, is my teenager a candidate for this type of treatment?  Not all cases can be treated with Invisalign alone.  Sometimes a combination of braces and aligners are needed for complete orthodontic correction.  When it comes down to cooperation, parents know best whether their child will be compliant or not.

The advantages of wearing aligners are cosmetic - No one knows you are undergoing orthodontic treatment.  They can be removed for sports or to play a musical instrument.  Also, no emergency visits due to poking wires or loose brackets.

On average, aligner treatment takes about as long as traditional braces and fees are comparable.  Only a qualified Orthodontic Specialist can determine which cases can be successfully treated with Invisalign.

With my new iOC scanner, a patient does not even have to have impressions taken for Invisalign!

It is a very exciting time to be involved in Orthodontics!             ~ Dr. T

The old Ewy-Gooey Impressions are Not Needed to get Braces or Invisalign Anymore!

Sports Mouthguard Advice from Dr. T

Look in Kern County Magazine July and August Issues for Dr. Tadej's and lots of moms advice and video about wearing a sports mouthguard!  If you are our patient, we have mouthguards in lots of colors, at no charge!

Our first blog

The latest method of putting braces on our patients by Dr. Tadej