At Smiles by Farrah Orthodontics, easy access to your account!

Did you know that patients at Smiles by Farrah Orthodontics have access to their account any time they choose? You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, from the comfort of your own home! And, because we know folks sometimes forget, you can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

Take a look at what a few of Dr. Farrah Agahi's patients are saying about this service:

"Helps me get overview information, feel connected to treatment plan, and feel comfortable upcoming treatment." ~ Amanda T.

"I like the ability to get emails and text messages for appointment reminders." ~ Kimberly B.

"I especially like having access to my financial records/ledger, so that I can track my payments. It's also great being able to confirm appointments and set up reminders via text messaging on my cell phone." ~ Ashley D.

"I like being able to check and confirm appointments and financial information on line. It saves me time and I'm sure saves Dr. Agahi's staff time. Excellent idea to implement online access." ~ Tanner J.

"Dr. Agahi is the first one of our doctors to use this system." ~ Sara M.

You may sign up for this convenient service on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button at the top right-hand corner of our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions about getting started!

Ask Dr. Farrah: "What, exactly, is so cool about braces?"

The question should really be: What isn't fun about braces?

Dr. Farrah Agahi will always tell you that braces, are cool, hip and pretty fun nowadays. In fact, those were the findings of a nationwide survey this year of moms whose kids are going through or have recently had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as Invisalign, In-Ovation and iBraces, advanced computer software, color options and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Serena Williams and Dakota Fanning, to name a few—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s youth.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Has your child visited Smiles by Farrah Orthodontics for a consultation? If not, please give us a call at 512-634-8254 and let Dr. Farrah help your child begin the journey to a beautiful new smile this summer!

Tell Dr. Farrah and team what's on your summer reading list!

With summer 2010 in full swing, Dr. Farrah Agahi and our staff have been thinking more and more about how important reading is for kids to develop critical thinking skills and improving their vocabulary. We know that sometimes it can take a while to make that initial move of opening up a book, but once you do, you usually have trouble putting it down! Summer reading is a vital step in brain development - and it's fun!

Today, we want to ask you: What's on YOUR summer reading list? What are some of your all-time favorites? Out of ideas for great summer reads? Ask us for suggestions, and we'll be happy to provide a few suggestions. You may also ask a local librarian here in Austin for some ideas or check out these summer reading ideas that we came across on Friday, courtesy of Barnes & Noble.

Happy reading! Be sure to share with us your summer picks or your all-time favorites on our interactive Facebook page!

Dr. Farrah Agahi, helping you save face this summer

Wouldn’t you believe it, summer 2010 is already two weeks old! At Smiles by Farrah, our team knows that the summer months bring with them an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of our athletes in treatment damaging their teeth. If you're playing sports this summer, it's important that you consult Austin orthodontist Dr. Farrah Agahi for special precautions, such as wearing a mouth guard. Mouth guards, Dr. Farrah will tell you, are advised for playing spring sports such as baseball, soccer, lacrosse and many, many others.

In case of any accident involving the face this summer, we want you to check your mouth and appliances immediately. If teeth are loosened or the appliances are damaged, please schedule an appointment to see Dr. Farrah immediately. And don’t forget to ask us—we will be happy to provide a mouth guard for any patient in treatment!

Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. Please give us a call at 512-634-8254 if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment with Dr. Farrah.

We hope you all have a GREAT rest of your Independence Day weekend! Get some sun and be careful with those fireworks!