Unique Orthodontics with Dr. I John Bayrakdarian, D.M.D. Your Clovis and Fresno Orthodontist specializing in Braces, Invisalign, and Damon Braces for Children and Adults.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The Summer of Ten Thousand Smiles
It's the countdown to the early days of Summer and we're excited at UNIQUE ORTHODONTICS. The cool part is: Most children that need braces between 9-15 years of age want the procedures done during June, July and August so they are use to the orthodontia before the start of school. Let us be your smile shop and show you the easiest and most professional aspect of braces and their applications at UNIQUE. Call for a free consultation and let us show you why more families are making UNIQUE ORTHODONTICS their first choice for FRESNO ORTHODONTICS.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The last Oprah show is tomorrow! Say it ain't so!
Oprah Winfrey will tape her final show Tuesday, her executive producer, Sheri Salata, confirmed on Twitter.
"We're ready. She's ready. :-)" Salata wrote, dashing reports that Winfrey might opt to do her last show live. It airs Wednesday. PHOTOS: Hollywood's most powerful women
The topic has been tightly under wraps.
Winfrey handed over her third-to-last and penultimate shows to her staff, whosurprised the talk show host with performances and star appearances at Chicago's United Center Tuesday. Part 1 aired Monday, and Part 2 airs Tuesday. Read THR’s minute-by-minute live blog, and critics’ reviews.
Monday, May 23, 2011
We have a new middle school in Fresno
GLACIER POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL
DEDICATION CEREMONY
Monday, May 23 @ 5:30p.m.
4055 N. Bryan Avenue, Fresno, CA 93723
(corner of Ashlan & Bryan Avenues)
Public is Welcome!
Smiles are us
Friday, May 20, 2011
Congrats to all our graduates
No matter what grade you are leaving and moving on, congratulations to all Valley graduates and especially our patients and their families.
Forget about the days
when it's been cloudy,
but don't forget your
hours in the sun.
Forget about the times
you've been defeated,
but don't forget
the victories you've won.
Forget about mistakes
that you can't change now,
but don't forget the lessons
that you've learned.
Forget about misfortunes
you've encountered,
but don't forget the times
your luck has turned.
Forget about the days
when you've been lonely,
but don't forget the friendly
smiles you've seen.
Forget about plans
that didn't seem
to work out right,
but don't forget to always
have a dream.
when it's been cloudy,
but don't forget your
hours in the sun.
Forget about the times
you've been defeated,
but don't forget
the victories you've won.
Forget about mistakes
that you can't change now,
but don't forget the lessons
that you've learned.
Forget about misfortunes
you've encountered,
but don't forget the times
your luck has turned.
Forget about the days
when you've been lonely,
but don't forget the friendly
smiles you've seen.
Forget about plans
that didn't seem
to work out right,
but don't forget to always
have a dream.
By Amanda Bradley
Thursday, May 19, 2011
This weekend in Fresno!
Eye Q California Classic Weekend
Saturday, May 21 7:00a to 7:00p
at Chukchansi Park, Fresno, CA
The California Classic Weekend is a two-day health and fitness festival which includes cycling courses for both experienced and recreational riders, as well as a half-marathon for adult participants. Youth can also participate in Fresno’s first ever Kid’s Marathon, where children grades first through eighth will log 25. read more
Price: $45-$140
Phone: (559) 256-8555
Age Suitability: All Ages
The California Classic Weekend is a two-day health and fitness festival which includes cycling courses for both experienced and recreational riders, as well as a half-marathon for adult participants. Youth can also participate in Fresno’s first ever Kid’s Marathon, where children grades first through eighth will log 25.2 miles independently and complete their final mile as a group the day of the event.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Weekly UNIQUE ORTHO tips
We all want to have pretty smiles. It says a lot about our general health when we have nice teeth. Thus, data: It's important to take care of them and maintain them. The last thing you want is to find out that due to improper dental care, you are going to have to go to the orthodontist for Medicaid braces.
Toothbrush: Any orthodontists will tell you should brush twice or thrice a day, preferably after meals. Many people don't brush properly, thinking that they can make up for lost time with brushing extra hard. This is not the right way to do it. It only takes a couple of minutes to brush in little circles around each tooth. And make sure to remember that there are three sides to hit: the top, back and front. Don't forget to pay attention to your gum line, either - that's where most of the bacteria are anyway.
Floss: Proper flossing technique is even more difficult to master than proper brushing technique. Take a piece of floss approximately 18 inches long and wrap it around your two index fingers. Go up and down between each tooth, and if need be approach it from angles, continuing the up and down movement. Because brushing only reaches three of the five parts of each tooth, flossing hits the other two - the sides. And while most people floss at night, it doesn't hurt to floss again after lunch. When you do your co-workers will be less likely to smell what you just ate on your breath.
Tongue: It is here much of the bacteria in your mouth like to collect. It's not quite as damaging to your teeth, but it can be just as offensive. When you have bad breath it's probably because you have a gray-brown-yellow layer of bacteria on your tongue. Brushing it away is one way to get rid of it. Another is with…
Mouthwash: This is a great way to get rid of all the extra gunk swimming in your mouth after the other precautions you've taken. It will leave your mouth feeling clean and fresh for longer than if you just brush and floss. 30 seconds is the standard swish-gargle routine.
The key to taking good care of your teeth is dedication. If after a week of flossing every night you begin to get lazy and say, "Oh I don't feel like flossing tonight," you will quickly develop a routine of missing nights of flossing. It's not like your teeth will be forgiving. Bacteria feast at night, and if you don't get rid of them they will remain. If you skip flossing once every blue moon you may be able to get away with it, but any more than that and you're asking for it. If you stay dedicated to your dental supplies and your routine, you'll feel better about your smile. Any orthodontist can tell you that.
Toothbrush: Any orthodontists will tell you should brush twice or thrice a day, preferably after meals. Many people don't brush properly, thinking that they can make up for lost time with brushing extra hard. This is not the right way to do it. It only takes a couple of minutes to brush in little circles around each tooth. And make sure to remember that there are three sides to hit: the top, back and front. Don't forget to pay attention to your gum line, either - that's where most of the bacteria are anyway.
Floss: Proper flossing technique is even more difficult to master than proper brushing technique. Take a piece of floss approximately 18 inches long and wrap it around your two index fingers. Go up and down between each tooth, and if need be approach it from angles, continuing the up and down movement. Because brushing only reaches three of the five parts of each tooth, flossing hits the other two - the sides. And while most people floss at night, it doesn't hurt to floss again after lunch. When you do your co-workers will be less likely to smell what you just ate on your breath.
Tongue: It is here much of the bacteria in your mouth like to collect. It's not quite as damaging to your teeth, but it can be just as offensive. When you have bad breath it's probably because you have a gray-brown-yellow layer of bacteria on your tongue. Brushing it away is one way to get rid of it. Another is with…
Mouthwash: This is a great way to get rid of all the extra gunk swimming in your mouth after the other precautions you've taken. It will leave your mouth feeling clean and fresh for longer than if you just brush and floss. 30 seconds is the standard swish-gargle routine.
The key to taking good care of your teeth is dedication. If after a week of flossing every night you begin to get lazy and say, "Oh I don't feel like flossing tonight," you will quickly develop a routine of missing nights of flossing. It's not like your teeth will be forgiving. Bacteria feast at night, and if you don't get rid of them they will remain. If you skip flossing once every blue moon you may be able to get away with it, but any more than that and you're asking for it. If you stay dedicated to your dental supplies and your routine, you'll feel better about your smile. Any orthodontist can tell you that.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Gas prices down 55 cents by Memorial Day weekend...more for braces!
The word from the government is gas prices could go down as much as 55 cents a gallon by Memorial Day Weekend May 27-30. In Los Angeles and Orange Counties, the average cost of a gallon of gas dropped by about 2.1 to 2.3 cents this week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The drop follows a week where crude oil prices tumbled, which followed a month where oil companies saw record profits and a political backlash against the price of gas that culminated in the five biggest oil companies being called into a senate hearing over a proposal to eliminate $2 billion in tax breaks to the oil companies.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Weeknight UNIQUE Reality fun!
Dancin' With The Stars tonight on ABC - Results show tomorrow night. Who is going home - Is it time for Hines Ward?
New show THE VOICE is taking off, people love the show and the hosts.
Amercian Idol is heating up and judge Steven Tyler just released new music.
New show THE VOICE is taking off, people love the show and the hosts.
Amercian Idol is heating up and judge Steven Tyler just released new music.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Care for your braces
How to Take Care of Braces
Be careful and thorough when brushing your teeth. Make sure you are brushing all areas around and your braces. You may also opt to buy special toothbrush tips, and dental floss to make sure there are no food debris and plaque left.Use oral irrigators or mouth wash. Using oral irrigators or gargling with mouth wash helps to make sure that remaining food is removed.
Avoid foods that are hard, sticky, crunchy, and chewy to keep your braces undamaged.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Everyone "likes" real quick on Facebook
Study: Half Of All "Likes" Come Less Than 2 Hours After Posting
The Karate Kid getting booted from DWTS?
Dancing With The Stars fans think Ralph Machio is getting the boot tonight on the show. Former contestant and ABC Good Morning America DWTS reporter Donnie Osmond thinks Romeo is gone. Who do you think is not a fan favorite and will be leaving tonight?
Monday, May 9, 2011
Welcome to Monday and our Clovis office is open all day seeing patients!
Start of a new Spring week here in Fresno and Unique Ortho is proud to be your home of THE SMILE SQUAD. Our teams members work extra hard to you can smile brighter.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Happy Mother's Day Weekend!
The smile squad at UNIQUE ORTHO wishes you all the best this MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND!
Mommy, I love you
For all that you do.
I'll kiss you and hug you
'Cause you love me, too.
You feed me and need me
To teach you to play,
So smile 'cause I love you
On this Mother's Day.
Mommy, I love you
For all that you do.
I'll kiss you and hug you
'Cause you love me, too.
You feed me and need me
To teach you to play,
So smile 'cause I love you
On this Mother's Day.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
All Fresno-Clovis dental office managers and staff, please join us!
We are looking forward to having the Fresno/Clovis dental office manager's and staff join us for our 4th Annual Appreciation Dinner - Scary! on Friday May 13th from 4p-8p in our Clovis office. Located at 5th and Clovis Ave. in Old Town Clovis. Please RSVP to Chuck or Leticia by Weds May 11th. 559-222-2522.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Mother's Day is this Sunday
The weather will be fabulous to take Mom out to dinner, a picnic or an outing. Make sure the whole family gets together to honor Mom who makes it all happen:
More Than A Mother
When God set the world in place,
when He hung the stars up in space,
when He made the land and the sea,
then He made you and me.
He sat back and saw all that was good,
He saw things to be as they should.
Just one more blessing He had in store;
He created a mother, but whatever for?
He knew a mother would have a special place
to shine His reflection on her child's face.
A mother will walk the extra mile
just to see her children smile.
She'll work her fingers to the bone
to make a house into a home.
A mother is there to teach and guide,
a mother will stay right by your side.
She'll be there through your pain and strife,
she'll stay constant in your life.
A mother will lend a helping hand
until you have the strength to stand.
She'll pick you up when you are down,
when you need a friend she'll stick around.
A mother is one who listens well,
will keep her word; will never tell.
A mother never pokes or pries
but stands quietly by your side,
giving you the strength you need,
encouraging you to succeed.
A mother is one who can be strong
when you need someone to lean on.
You're more than a mother to me;
a reflection of Him in your face I see,
a love that knows no boundaries.
I'm glad that you chose to be
all this and more to me.
You share a love that knows no end,
you're more than my mother,
you are my friend.
Kari Keshmiry
More Than A Mother
When God set the world in place,
when He hung the stars up in space,
when He made the land and the sea,
then He made you and me.
He sat back and saw all that was good,
He saw things to be as they should.
Just one more blessing He had in store;
He created a mother, but whatever for?
He knew a mother would have a special place
to shine His reflection on her child's face.
A mother will walk the extra mile
just to see her children smile.
She'll work her fingers to the bone
to make a house into a home.
A mother is there to teach and guide,
a mother will stay right by your side.
She'll be there through your pain and strife,
she'll stay constant in your life.
A mother will lend a helping hand
until you have the strength to stand.
She'll pick you up when you are down,
when you need a friend she'll stick around.
A mother is one who listens well,
will keep her word; will never tell.
A mother never pokes or pries
but stands quietly by your side,
giving you the strength you need,
encouraging you to succeed.
A mother is one who can be strong
when you need someone to lean on.
You're more than a mother to me;
a reflection of Him in your face I see,
a love that knows no boundaries.
I'm glad that you chose to be
all this and more to me.
You share a love that knows no end,
you're more than my mother,
you are my friend.
Kari Keshmiry
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Monday, May 2, 2011
Scenes from Cinco De Mayo Sat and Sun with UNIQUE DIGITAL
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| Can I have some more Lime Green Jello? |
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| We're getting ready to meet the people on Saturday! |
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| Suzanne loves balloons |
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| Cheryl knows Fonzie |
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| Downtown from our tent |
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| Oh this is why we are here! |
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| Adriana and Suzanne with Chloe and Princess |
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| Stuff for sale |
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| Our good friends |
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| More buildings |
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| Win a BMW |
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| Spinning the prize wheel |
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| More winners |
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| Still more Unique Ortho winners |
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