Love your or your child's new smile? Tell us about it!

Has your experience at the office of Dr. Jennifer Martin been GREAT?

Would you like to let others know?

Then we invite you to write a review on our Google Places Page! Do you already have a Google account? Great! Just click "write a review" to leave your message.

Don’t have an account? Sign up for one–it’s easy and takes only a minute or two!

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience! We really appreciate it!

Presidents’ Day Fun Facts with Dr. Martin!

Today marks Presidents’ Day, a day known for celebrating of both George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s combined Birthdays. Presidents’ Day was created in 1971, when President Richard Nixon combined the birthdays of two of our most well-known presidents into one single federal holiday. Presidents’ Day also marks a hard-earned day off from work and school for a lot of our patients at Dr. Jennifer Martin's office.

Here are a few fun facts about our nation’s presidents:

*Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, carried letters, bills and notes in his tall stovepipe hat.

*George Washington is the first president to be featured on a postage stamp.

*Ronald Reagan, our 40th president, broke the so-called “20-year curse,” in which every president elected in a year ending in 0 died in office.

*Harry S. Truman was the first president to have his Inauguration and speeches televised.

*Abraham Lincoln was the tallest of the U.S. presidents measuring 6’ 4” tall.

*Virginia is the birthplace of more United States presidents than any other state, followed by Ohio and Massachusetts.

Ask Dr. Martin: How long does orthodontic treatment take?

Your smile is totally unique, so the time you’ll need to spend undergoing orthodontic treatment will also be unique. Generally, orthodontic treatment will take about two years, and this is for good reason. During this time, your teeth will slowly move into their desired positions, leaving you with a great smile with as little discomfort as possible. Rushing treatment can result in a less than perfect smile with a greater chance of tooth movement after your treatment is complete. At the office of Dr. Jennifer Martin we don’t want to waste your time with treatment that won’t retain your smile for the rest of your life.

Of course, treatment time will vary depending on your specific situation. Very minor tooth movement may only take a few months to correct, while serious malocclusion (poor bite) may need more than two years to correct. Only Dr. Martin will be able to accurately estimate the time your treatment will take. But trust us—it’ll all be worth it in the end!

Has your child or teen visited Dr. Martin's office for an orthodontic consultation? If not, please give us a call and let us help him or her begin the journey to a gorgeous smile!

February's recipe of the Month: Salted Salmon

Enjoy this tasty (and braces-friendly) dish!

Salted Salmon

(estimate 1/3 pound of salmon per person if served as appetizer)

Salmon (recommend King salmon)
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar per pound of fish
1/2 cup vodka
Olive oil, a few drops

Rub salt and sugar on salmon. Place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and cover with foil. Leave for two nights in a cool, dry place. After this, rinse with water, dry with paper towels, then make a mixture of 1/2 cup vodka and three drops of olive oil and drizzle on top of salmon. Place back onto the baking sheet with wax paper and cover with foil. Put in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Slice and Serve.