Smiles Change Lives

08/05/2025

Everyone is getting ready to head back to school and the team over at Lawless Orthodontics is doing their part to help kids get their smile ready.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With back to school season underway, a local orthodontist is helping everyone get ready for a return to the classroom, with more than just a smile. Lawless Orthodontics is hosting Smiles for Teachers, a giveaway taking place at all of their locations (Bowling Green, Russellvil...

07/03/2025

Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July!

Let freedom (and your smile) shine! ✨ As you celebrate with fireworks and festive treats, don’t forget, sticky candies, corn on the cob, and hard chips are no-go’s for brackets and wires! 🍭🌽 Instead, celebrate with ortho-safe snacks like soft fruits, pasta salad, or popsicles (bonus: cold treats help soothe sore gums!).❓What’s your go-to braces-friendly BBQ food? Let us know below and help your fellow smile stars stay safe this Independence Day!👇

06/24/2025

We’re all about upcyling... elastics, that is 😉♻️ Celebrate Upcycling Day by giving your smile a new purpose, just like old items finding a fresh start!

Did you know that upcycling is making waves in orthodontics too? Some aligner companies and clinics are exploring ways to recycle and repurpose plastic waste, from retainer molds to aligner trays to reduce environmental impact 🌎✨

Every small step counts! What creative ways have you upcycled something❓💬👇

06/21/2025

Smile big, it’s National Selfie Day!

Braces or not, your smile is selfie-worthy every day, but especially on National Selfie Day! 📸✨ Whether you’re showing off power chains, clear aligners, or your debond day glow-up, every stage of your smile journey is something to be proud of!

Orthodontic treatment isn’t just about straight teeth, it’s about building your confidence and embracing the process (even with rubber bands!).❓Post your best ortho selfie and tag us!

What’s one thing you love about your smile right now? 😄👇

06/16/2025

Healthy smiles start with fresh veggies! 🥕🦷 Crunchy greens are great for your teeth, and your brackets too! Hard, crunchy veggies like raw carrots, celery, and corn on the cob can pop a bracket if you're not careful 😬 Stick to softer options like steamed broccoli, cooked zucchini, or mashed sweet potatoes instead!

❓What’s your favorite ortho-safe veggie snack? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

02/24/2025

02/24/2025

Had a great conversation with Dr. Joseph V Vaughn at Vaughn Orthodontics in Sedalia, MO recently when we stopped by his office! Dr. Vaughn is dedicated to giving back, pledging over $25,000 in orthodontic care for underprivileged children in their community.

12/31/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and happy new year!

12/30/2024

It's not to late to change the life of a child desperately needing braces by making a tax deductible donation to Smiles Change Lives!
https://smileschangelives.org/get-involved/donate/

11/29/2024

We hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday weekend!
We are thankful our caring partner Orthodontists and their wonderful staff members!
Working together, we can help thousands of underserved kids!

Over 16,000 children across the US and Canada have received life-changing orthodontic treatment and donated braces through Smiles Change Lives since 1997. See if your child qualifies!

11/14/2024

A huge shout out to Potomac River Orthodontics for holding a Smiles Change Lives Screening day on November 11th!
They have committed to donating over $140000 of orthodontic care!
A wonderful team doing wonderful things in their community!
https://www.potomacriverorthodontics.com/

11/07/2024

Will you be at the NESO Annual Meeting? Stop by booth #611 and say hello to our own Alexis Barclay.