At Cordoba Orthodontics, we embrace technology, whether it’s through the innovative treatments we offer, our high-tech web site or our Facebook fan page. As you can probably tell, we love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our 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. 
Fall is upon us, and with it comes the dreaded cold and flu season. After recovering from your cold, Dr. Cordoba will tell you one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush! 
There are so many ways you protect your teeth throughout your orthodontic treatment. You brush your teeth twice a day, floss regularly and protect your mouth and appliances from being damaged. But did you know there is another, often forgotten about, way to keep your teeth clean and healthy during your treatment? Fluoride – a mineral that helps prevent cavities and tooth decay – can help keep your teeth strong! Fluoride comes in two varieties: topical and systemic. Topical fluoride is applied directly to the tooth. Topical fluoride includes toothpastes and mouth rinses. Systemic fluorides are swallowed in the form of a dietary supplement.
Dr. Cordoba and team would like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. It's a big food holiday, so be careful what you eat with those braces! If you have any stories or pictures to share with us, we'd encourage you to send them along or call our office and ask how.
Some people wonder why DeBary and Lake Mary, FL orthodontist Dr. Cordoba and our team work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly-aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth at Cordoba Orthodontics can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!
Have you thanked a veteran lately? November 11 is Veterans Day - the perfect holiday for thanking and honoring our country’s military. In celebration of Veterans Day, Dr. Cordoba and our team would like to share a few fun facts about our flag, this national holiday, and our country’s history!
It’s fall here at Cordoba Orthodontics, a time when the leaves change colors, the air becomes crisp, and families begin to make plans for Thanksgiving.
Many people know that Invisalign is a great solution to braces if you don't want to experience the look and feel of traditional metal braces. What few people know, though, is that just like traditional braces, Invisalign requires proper care to work effectively. Good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with. It's still likely that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, ask yourself the following questions:
Did you know that October is National Orthodontic Health Month? Dr. Cordoba and our team know how tempting this time of the year can be for your sweet tooth. With all of the hard, sticky, crunchy, and chewy candy that is often passed around to trick-or-treaters, we know that it can sometimes be hard to find orthodontic-friendly options.
Cordoba Orthodontics, serving DeBary, Lake Mary and surrounding areas, strives to provide our patients with superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. Today, we would love to hear your feedback about Dr. Cordoba and our team.
Can you believe October is already upon us? October happens to be National Orthodontic Health Month, and this month-long event is organized by our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.
Keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during treatment with Dr. Cordoba, you'll experience better results and shorter treatment time. Keep your BRACES sparklin' clean with these top ten tips: 
Dr. Cordoba will tell you that braces were originally considered to be best appropriate for teens. But these days, kids as old as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Because preadolescent kids are typically not self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists suggest it could be a good idea to start early.
Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun! The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that our team at Cordoba Orthodontics thought you might enjoy. 
Did you know that back in 2002, Tom Cruise had braces? During this time, he was 40 years old and filmed Minority Report, Austin Powers in Goldmember and the Last Samurai. Check out his smile in Jerry Maguire, Rain Man or The Firm and compare to the post-braces Tom Cruise in Valkyrie or Tropic Thunder. The fact is, movie stars need to look their best for the silver screen, and it wouldn't be possible without orthodontists like Dr. Cordoba. 
Who’s afraid of “metal mouth” and the appearance of braces? Not adults, apparently. Recently, our staff at Cordoba Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned and sparkling teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we might add—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Cordoba can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.
Hey, Moms! Have you signed the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge?
Dr Cordoba and our team knows that it is common knowledge that smoking causes lung cancer. But, did you also know that smokers and tobacco users are susceptible to a variety of oral health problems at a faster rate than non-smokers?
It may be summer in Lake Mary and DeBary, FL, but that doesn’t mean the learning should stop. Dr. Cordoba and team thought we’d point your child to a few helpful websites to keep their minds sharp this summer, courtesy of our friends at More4Kids. Here are 12 helpful websites we think your child will love!
When considering treatment options, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Dr. Cordoba is an premier provider of Invisalign and can assure you that there are more reasons to smile about treatment with our office than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health. Here’s how:
For many, summer is the perfect time to plan a vacation with friends or family. Often, it is inevitable that someone will forget to pack travel necessity. That's why our team at Cordoba Orthodontics wants to share an interesting article from ParentsAsk.com that outlined five important tips for summer travel with children. We strongly encourage you to give this article a read if you’re heading out with the family this summer. Here are even more tips you can use to ensure your vacation packing—and the traveling itself—goes as smooth as possible!
We’ve all heard that biting your nails is a bad habit, but you many wonder- really- what’s so awful about it? Recently, our team at Cordoba Orthodontics found an interesting article in the Huffington Post on about how biting your nails affect your teeth and oral health. Today, Dr. Cordoba and our team would discuss some of the article's findings.
Big things are happening in the world of orthodontics, and Damon braces are at the forefront of this change. This new orthodontic treatment allow teeth to move more comfortably and easily than traditional braces. With the Damon System, finding that perfect smile is easier than ever!
Cordoba Orthodontics, serving DeBary, Lake Mary and surrounding communities in central Florida, have been receiving some great patient reviews lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Dr. John Cordoba and team! 
With summer only weeks away, some of us at Cordoba Orthodontics have been thinking a lot about the importance of reading. Sure it’s easier to go play ball or kick back and watch television when there's no reading or homework, but reading during the summer is a key step in being prepared for classes in the fall, as well as maintaining your skill level.
DeBary and Lake Mary orthodontist Dr. John Cordoba knows that one word no patient wants to hear when they visit their dentist or orthodontist is "cavity." But what exactly is a cavity and how do you get one? A cavity is a hole that develops in a tooth when the tooth begins to decay. It’s important to get a cavity filled as soon as it’s detected so that it does not grow bigger.
Wouldn't you believe it, it's already June! Time really flies! For our team at Cordoba Orthodontics, June means only one thing: National Smile Month, and it's once again time to remind our patients to brush, floss, practice good nutrition and visit their dentist regularly (as well as visiting our office) to avoid cavities and gum disease, among other dental health issues.
With two convenient locations in DeBary and Lake Mary, family orthodontist Dr. John Cordoba and our talented staff have been voted one of the top orthodontic offices in Central Florida, and we work hard to build your beautiful smile. Whether you've visited Cordoba Orthodontics for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how our practice is faring! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there. Or, you may review us on Yelp if you'd like. After all, reviews help Dr. Cordoba and team create more beautiful and confident smiles in Volusia and Seminole counties.
If you recently completed treatment at Cordoba Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Cordoba will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, teeth can - and do - shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, provide that stabilization. They are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adapt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed by Dr. Cordoba is the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for a lifetime.
Many parents assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. John Cordoba, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven?
Dr. Cordoba and our staff at Cordoba Orthodontics were recently asked, "What are the three words you would you to describe your office?" The three things that we think patients would say about our office, and what impressions we would like to convey are: excellence, individual and distinctive.
You probably know how this works: Week after week, Dr. John Cordoba and our staff blog about important topics pertinent to orthodontic care and your well-being, including innovative orthodontic techniques we offer. 
Trust us when we say Dr. Cordoba and our staff at Cordoba Orthodontics know there are quite a few myths about orthodontics (and orthodontists) floating around these days. But before you buy into those myths, we think you should get the facts! We came across a great site that helps set the record straight. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have some excellent information on the myths and facts of orthodontics. We encourage you to check them out today!
April - known for being National Facial Protection Month - is almost upon us, and Dr. Cordoba wants you to stay safe on the field this spring. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults will have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events this year. 
Part of what makes Invisalign "sing" is that it's customizable for pretty much anyone. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment at Cordoba Orthodontics, the first thing Dr. Cordoba does is take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, Dr. Cordoba and our staff look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look. 
It’s almost springtime. The daffodils and buttercups are on their way, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining and the smell of freshly-cut grass is wafting from baseball fields nearby. Today, Dr. Cordoba and team thought this would be a good time to ask: What are your plans for March?
Dr. John Cordoba and our entire team at Cordoba Orthodontics love getting patient reviews. And lately, our office, serving DeBary, Lake Mary and surrounding communities, has been getting some pretty great patient testimonials! We thought we'd share some with you today! Happy Thursday!
Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. John Cordoba 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. 
Dr. John Cordoba has been in orthodontic practice since 1991. He received his undergraduate degree Cum Laude from Wittenberg University in Ohio and then attended Loyola University School of Dentistry in Chicago, graduating Cum Laude with his DDS degree. While in dental school, he received the Loyola Research Grant for scientific research and was elected for membership into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society.
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