Halloween Is A "Scary" Time Of Year For Orthodontists; More Emergency Visits Than Any Other Holiday

WHAT:

With October brings National Orthodontic Health Month and Halloween, the scariest time of year for many orthodontists and a nightmare for kids that wear metal braces and have to tell their parents (who may have invested thousands) that they broke a wire, bent a bracket, or worse.

Every Halloween, orthodontists see a significant increase in the number of emergency visits from patients who don't heed their advice to avoid forbidden treats.

In a recent survey of orthodontists, 78 percent reported an increase of at least 10 percent more emergency visits on Halloween and the days following.  Another 20 percent reported a 25 percent increase in emergency visits.

New York City-based orthodontist, Dr. Joseph Hung is available to offer advice for Happy Halloween haunting that people can "sink their teeth into." He can discuss the following:

• Candy and treats orthodontists fear most and why; examples of worst and most-surprising offenders
• Suggestions for orthodontic-friendly options that will keep parents and their teens from knocking at their orthodontist's door on or after Halloween
• Tips for staying out of the orthodontist chair in between scheduled appointments – one of the easiest ways is with removable braces, like Invisalign, that let patients enjoy foods and activities, and make maintaining oral health easier than with other braces options
• Graphic details of the frightening damage Halloween treats can cause to different types of braces
• Horror stories on what happens when kids that wear metal braces neglect their oral health – especially during Halloween season

WHO:

Dr. Joseph Hung is a dynamic and media savvy orthodontist who is one of the top doctors in the New York area.  He's highly trained in traditional and alternative orthodontic treatment procedures and is considered one of the most progressive practitioners in the world.   

HOW:

To schedule an Interview with Dr. Hung contact:

Jackie Jorge

GOLD PR

jjorge@goldpr.com

818-430-2528