Tips to help you beat the heat, from Dau Orthodontics

These are the “dog days” of summer, and with the heat wave sweeping through the majority of the United States, our team at Dau Orthodontics want you to be extra careful about sun safety when you’re out and about this summer. Here are a few summer safety tips we thought we’d pass along.

Dr. Steven Dau and our team also encourage you to always have a bottle of water handy when heading out!

Have a great summer!

Ask Dr. Dau: “I’m 31 – am I too old for orthodontic treatment?”

Absolutely not.

In fact, our staff at Dau Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic not too long ago: the number of adults getting braces has actually jumped 24 percent since 1996! It's true that 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 teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely—to invest in orthodontics. Treatment with Dr. Steven Dau can be successful at any age, and we know that adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful and healthy smile.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Dr. Dau would love to have you visit for a FREE consultation! Please give us a call to set one up!

Connect with Dau Orthodontics on Facebook!

At Dau Orthodontics, we provide the highest quality of orthodontic care with personalized service and a comfortable atmosphere. You and your family have our undivided attention starting the moment you enter our practice. We are here for you, and we will do whatever it takes to make sure you leave us with a smile!

Even if you visit our New Tampa or Lutz, FL office for your appointment on a regular basis, did you know that you can now connect with Dr. Dau on Facebook?

There, we share office news and updates, so check it out! By Liking our page, you will receive updates from our office automatically in your news feed!

See you on Facebook!

Patriotic Fun Facts with Dau Orthodontics!

America turns 235 years old tomorrow, and because we know our patients love fun facts, we thought we’d provide you with some fun facts about Independence Day! Have a great Fourth of July everyone, and we’ll see you soon!

- Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.

- An estimated 2.5 million people lived in America in July 1776. Today, an estimated 309 million people reside in the United States.

- The major objection to being ruled by Britain was taxation without representation, which meant that people didn’t want to be taxed by a government that did not represent them.

- In 1941, Congress declared 4th of July a federal legal holiday. It is one of the few federal holidays that have not been moved to the nearest Friday or Monday.

- The stars on the original American flag were arranged in a circle to ensure that all colonies were equal.

- America’s mascot, the bald eagle, can achieve speeds of up to 200 miles per hour when making a predatory dive. During a normal flight, bald eagles can travel up to 30 miles per hour.

- The American flag patch is backwards on U.S. Army uniforms. The reason? The blue field on the flag (the part with the stars) faces forward to symbolize carrying the American flag into battle.

- Someone who specializes in the history of flags is called a vexillologist.

- The word ‘patriotism’ comes from the Latin patria, which means ‘homeland’ or ‘fatherland.’

- According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans consume over 150 million hot dogs during their Independence Day festivities.

- Speaking of food, there’s a 1-in-6 chance the beef on your backyard this Independence Day weekend grill came from Texas. The Lone Star State is America’s leader in the production of cattle and calves.

What are patients saying about Dau Orthodontics?

Our team at Dau Orthodontics have been receiving some great patient testimonials lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Dr. Dau and our team!

"Dr. Dau really seems to care about my concerns and comfort as a patient. He always treats me with respect and explains my orthodontic care in a way that I understand. His staff is great; always nice, smiling, and seem happy to see me and note how well we are doing with my braces." ~ George K.

"The Personnel (very professional), The facility (clean, fresh, decorated with good taste), convenient location, the doctor. All." ~ Paula A.

"Everyone in the office is so nice, the assistants as well as Dr Dau are very gentle and make my daughter feel very comfortable." ~ Jennifer P.

Share your summer adventures with Dr. Dau!

As the school year comes to an end for a lot of our patients at Dau Orthodontics, the days get longer and the hot Florida sun begins to warm up, there’s no better way to beat the heat than jump into a pool or chill under the shade with a cool beverage.

For most of our patients, summer brings a chance to get away from it all and escape everyday life, if only for a week or two. For others, it means a season of relaxation and relief from homework and studying, among other activities.

How about you?

What are your summer plans? Do you have any interesting plans for a summer vacation? Our entire staff (as well as Dr. Dau) would be interested in how you are all spending your summer vacations. If you’re headed to an exotic destination, awesome! If you're going camping, we'd like to hear about it! Going to an Rays game? Tell us! Even if you're staying at home and hanging out here in the Tampa area, let us know!

Please feel free to share your summer plans and adventures on our Facebook page as the summer rolls along!

June is National Smile Month

According to a recent poll by Glamour Magazine, a person's smile outranked eyes, hair and body as the most important physical feature, which is why it's important for our team at Dau Orthodontics to support National Smile Month this June.

Show off your pearly whites by posting your favorite smile photos on the wall of our Facebook page. We look forward to seeing what you share!