Monday, September 10, 2012

Smile for a Lifetime Providing Children with the Gift of a Smile


At Spielberg Orthodontics, we take great pride in the fact that we are a patient-oriented team of professionals who work hard to make sure that each of our patients feels right at home in our office. We are constantly striving to provide our patients with the best possible results and that is why we are dedicated to using the latest available technology in the orthodontic industry.

Our Apex and Cary, NC orthodontist, Dr. Alena Spielberg very much enjoys helping patients obtain the beautiful, healthy smiles they deserve. The confidence an improved smile provides can make a world of difference in a person's life and Dr. Spielberg obtains great pleasure from helping to make that happen. In addition to the time she dedicates to her practice, Dr. Spielberg also contributes to the local community by being actively involved in several organizations.

Dr. Spielberg is also very proud to be a part of the Smile for a Lifetime charitable foundation. This foundation sponsors orthodontic care for hundreds of patients each year through participating orthodontists like Dr. Spielberg. The Smile for a Lifetime Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization that seeks to provide orthodontic treatment for individuals who are unable to obtain assistance. It was established in 2008 and reaches out to those who because of financial difficulties or special situations cannot address their orthodontic needs.

In order to be considered for the Smile for a Lifetime program, those interested must go through an application process. The qualifications required for acceptance are that the patient must be between the ages of 11 and 18, enrolled in school, have a visible need for braces and a family income that is no greater than 185% of the national poverty level. The applications received are reviewed by the local chapters' board of directors who meet twice annually.

The Smile for a Lifetime program has helped many children fulfill their dreams of having beautiful, healthy smiles they can be proud of for the rest of their lives. You can learn more about this wonderful foundation and fill out the application for our chapter by visiting our website www.spielberg-ortho.com. Click on the "Smile for a Lifetime" link at the bottom left hand corner.