Win TWO floor-level Wizards seats at Rad Orthodontics!

Want the chance to win TWO FLOOR LEVEL SEATS to see the Washington Wizards play the Chicago Bulls? You can enter to win in the following six ways:

1. Become a FAN of Rad Orthodontics on Facebook by Nov. 16

2. Refer a friend to Rad Orthodontics (1 entry)

3. Write a testimonial on Facebook (1 entry)

4. Post a video testimonial on our Facebook wall (2 entries)

5. Share your story at Rad Orthodontics on our Google, Yahoo or Bing listing (2 entries)

6. Update your Facebook status when you visit our office (1 entry)

Enter starting Friday, Oct. 1 until Dec. 16! Good Luck!

Sleep disorders and treatment options in College Park and Potomac

Are you drowsy during the day with no explanation? Do you snore loudly, or wake up breathless in the middle of the night? If so, you may be one of more than 50- to 70 million Americans affected by some form of sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is considered a serious medical problem that if left untreated can lead to high blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart failure and stroke. It can also take a toll on your overall energy level, as sleep apnea causes an ongoing state of fatigue.

If you suspect that you or someone in your family is suffering from sleep apnea, please give us a call and we can refer you to a sleep apnea specialist here in College Park or Potomac. The specialist may recommend a "sleep study" to diagnose the precise extent of the problem, and can prescribe appropriate treatment. Depending on your situation, treatment may involve an oral device that we can custom-create for you.

September is Childhood Injury Prevention Month! From Rad Orthodontics

With fall sports beginning for a lot of our patients at Rad Orthodontics, we thought we'd remind our young athletes wearing braces to take care of both their mouth and appliances while participating in contact sports (and non-contact sports) this fall.

Dr. Mehdy Rad will tell you that you should ALWAYS wear a mouth guard when playing sports, but especially this month. Why? September is National Childhood Injury Prevention Month.

More than half of the seven million sports and recreation-related injuries that occur each year are sustained by youth between ages 5 and 24. Sixty-seven percent of parents say their child does not wear a mouth guard, yet, 70 percent say their biggest fear when their child plays is that they will get hurt. Despite the risks, many kids are still not wearing mouth guards and facial protection during games and practices.

Our staff strongly encourage you to head over to the American Association of Orthodontists' website for a quick primer on the importance of mouth guards and facial protection.

We hope this helps you remember to always wear a mouth guard and other forms of protective gear when participating in fall sports around College Park or Potomac! We encourage you to give us a call if you have any questions! Have a great weekend!

At the movies with Rad Orthodontics!

Our staff at Rad Orthodontics hope to see you at our next "Movies in the Park" on Saturday, September 18th! We will be at Berwyn Heights Sports Park for a screening of the animated movie "Up"! The Sports Park is located at 5501 Ruatan St.

Also, the following Saturday (September 25th), we will gather at The River Falls Pool Clubhouse from 7:30pm - 10:30pm to watch "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." The River Falls Pool Clubhouse is located at 7915 Horseshoe Lane in Potomac.

We hope to see your smiling faces there! Have a wonderful weekend!!