'Tis the Season for Making a Difference

“Each year it is estimated that 18 percent of all children in the US -- 22 million children -- suffer from chronic illness – Soaringwords is the power to heal.”

The holidays are a wonderful time for families to spend time with each other and give thanks for the blessings they have been given throughout the year. For families with ill, hospitalized children however, the holidays can be an emotionally and physically challenging time where miracles become the only source of hope. These families need support, especially during the holidays, to help them and their children get through this rough time.

At Vardy Orthodontics we have once again teamed with Soaringwords to support the children and families that are in the hospital this holiday season. We have purchased blankets and pillows for our patients, parents, and referring doctors to decorate with encouraging words throughout Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years. In January we will deliver the decorated blankets and pillows to the children and families to give them hope and show them our never ending support.

From now until January please stop by our office and help us decorate the blankets and pillows with words of encouragement, positive messages, and inspiring pictures. Help spread hope this holiday season to children and families within our community.

Why Is It So Important to Have Straight Teeth?

Some people wonder why we work so hard to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque – the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call at 917-720-4838 to set up a consultation. Dr. Vardy can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.

Soaringwords Brings Inspiration and the Power to Heal

“Each year it is estimated that 18 percent of all children in the US -- 22 million children -- suffer from chronic illness – Soaringwords is the power to heal”

The holidays are wonderful time for families to spend time with each other and give thanks for the blessings they have been given throughout the year. For families with ill, hospitalized children however, the holidays can be an emotionally and physically challenging time where miracles become the only source of hope. These families need support, especially during the holidays, to help them and their children get through this rough time.

Soaringwords is a non-profit program designed to bring communities together to show support for ill children and their families. While doctors and nurses provide medical care, Soaringwords works with communities to provide in-person and online support to hospitalized children to boost their spirits and reduce feelings of isolation. Those participating in a Soaringwords project share their hope and support through creating and donating personal stories, poems, art, letters, photography, and crafts.

At Vardy Orthodontics we are proud volunteers of the Soaringwords holiday project. Each year we buy Soaringwords blankets and pillows that our staff and patients decorate with pictures and words of encouragement. Then our team personally delivers them to a local hospital for the children and their families to enjoy, knowing that they are not alone.

Please stop by Vardy Orthodontics in the coming months and share some hope with the children and families in our community. Your contribution has the power to heal. If you are not able to stop by our practice, but would like to participate in this project, please contact us to find out about the different ways to donate.

Halloween Party on 78th Street Recap

This year’s Halloween trick-or-treat night on 78th Street was a great success! Dr. Vardy, her children, her staff and her staff’s children handed out glow-in-the-dark toothbrushes and “braces friendly” soft chocolates to trick-or-treaters who stopped by Vardy Orthodontics on their way down 78th Street. Festivities were in full swing from 4pm-9pm with over 200 people participating. It was so much fun to see everybody dressed in costume and enjoying themselves. Thank you to everybody who stopped by and said hello! We hope everybody had a great time and we look forward to doing it again next year.

Take a look at our slideshow below, or visit our MySpace page to see the full photo album!