Last week, one of our terrific patients, Adri got her braces off. She has been a regular in our office for a few years now. We will miss seeing her smile when she walks in the door. Here is a short testimonial.
Dr. Meharg is a Board-Certified Orthodontist who has been practicing for more than 20 years. He has submitted over 100 cases of Invisalign and has earned Premier Preferred Provider status with Align Technology. To schedule a FREE consultation please call 315-471-6790.
Filed under News by on Oct 31st, 2011. Comment. 
In continuation of National Orthodontic Health Month Halloween festivities are underway at the office. This week is out costume halloween celebration theme week, in which, patients can earn extra reward points by wearing costumes to their appointments.
To conclude our Halloween activities, Franklin Square Orthodontics is continuing our annual candy buy back program. A significant amount of candy that trick-or-treaters receive on Halloween can wreck havoc on those with braces. A few years ago Dr. Meharg wanted to find a way for his patients to safely enjoy Halloween and at the same time not waste all the sticky, chewy, and hard candies. Dr. Meharg will pay his patients $1 for every pound of candy that they bring in. Not only will Dr. Meharg’s patients get the benefit of turning their candy into cash they will also be supporting Catholic Charities of Syracuse. Dr. Meharg will match every dollar his patients earn with a financial donation to Catholic Charities. Also, the candy that is turned in will be sent to our troops serving overseas. Don’t risk popping brackets or breaking your orthodontic appliances. Stop by our office in Franklin Square or bring your candy along at your next appointment to turn your uneaten candy into cold hard cash!
Filed under Community, Contest, News by on Oct 25th, 2011. Comment.
October is National Orthodontic Health Month, a time when members of the American Association of Orthodontists provide the public with information about the importance of Orthodontics. This is very timely because October is one of the busiest months for orthodontists primarily because patients indulge themselves in treats that they should not be eating with braces. Hard, sticky, chewy candies can damage braces and other orthodontic appliances. This can result in patient discomfort and can even prolong treatment. Below is a list of candies to avoid:
• Caramel • Nuts • Popcorn • Taffy • Jelly beans • Hard pretzels • Licorice
Halloween should be fun for everyone including those currently in orthodontic treatment. Here is a list of treats that won’t damage braces.
• Soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolates • Peanut butter cups • Milk shakes • Gelatin • Peeled, thinly sliced apples • Ice cream
Franklin Square Orthodontics has a special October contest to help celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month. Dr. Meharg contacted Gary Adams, a parent of two former Franklin Square Orthodontics patients, to obtain a large pumpkin for the weight guessing contest. We have a “Pacific Giant” pumpkin from his pumpkin fields in LaFayette NY. This is our second year doing this contest and we have an even bigger pumpkin than last year. Gary is well known in the pumpkin growing world for growing massive award winning pumpkins. He has been growing giant pumpkins and competing in contests for only three years and he’s getting better each year. Last year he competed in a weigh off in Canton, Ohio and his giant pumpkin weighed in at 1471 pounds! This year, he crossed seeds from two of his largest pumpkins to grow a pumpkin weighing over 1450 pounds and is still growing All of our patients are encouraged to guess the weight of the pumpkin. Whoever comes closest to guessing the actual weight will win a gift card from their choice of Target, iTunes, ect.
Filed under Contest, News by on Sep 30th, 2011. Comment.
As many of our patients know, for years we have used the Meharg Money program to reward our patients for their hard work and loyalty. Patients could earn Meharg Money in variety of ways including arriving to appointments on time, getting good report cards, and participating in contests. The saved money could then be traded in for FSO gear like beach towels, t-shirts, and water bottles. While this program has been very successful we recently discovered a way to make it even better!
Franklin Square Orthodontics Patient Rewards Hub!
Our new program is card based. Now, patients won't need to keep track of all the "Meharg Money" bills. So you may be wondering how it will work. This Program is easy and FUN! All you have to do is bring your card to your appointment, ask a team member to swipe it, and watch the points pile up! Earn more points at each appointment for things like; having excellent oral hygiene, getting great grades, referring a friend or seeing your dentist for a dental cleaning. Your reward points will grow as you continue throughout your orthodontic journey.
Rack Up The Points & Get Cool Stuff!
Now, here’s where it gets fun. Go to www.franklinsquareorthodontics.com then click on the Patient Rewards card icon. Enter your 16-digit reward number and your 4-digit password (from the back of your card). Once you’re inside the reward hub you can:
• Check your points
• Trade in your points for cool rewards
• Retrieve messages from our office
• Find out more ways to earn points
• Download a certificate to bring to your dental cleanings
And it gets even better…. the prizes are mailed directly to your house! Visit our website for more details or ask any one of the team members. As always… thanks for being such a great patient!
About Franklin Square Orthodontics:
Dr. Meharg is a Board-Certified Orthodontist who has been practicing for more than 20 years. He has earned Preferred Provider status with Invisalign. Franklin Square Orthodontics is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Syracuse at 526 Plum Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. To schedule a FREE consultation please call 315-471-6790.
Filed under About FSO, Contest, News by on Sep 3rd, 2011. Comment.
