Dr. Catania wants to know: What do you love about our community?

Joseph Catania, DDS, located in Fayetteville and serving Syracuse and surrounding communities, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our patients) living within.

Today, Dr. Catania and our team thought we'd ask: What are your favorite things about Fayetteville, Syracuse or our neighboring communities? Is there a local event you attend every year? Do you have a favorite eatery? Perhaps a favorite hang-out? Let us know!

Please feel free to share some information about your favorite local hang-outs, and everything you love best about “your neck of the woods.” And, who knows, we might post your response on our social networks! Or, you may give us a call!

Have a great rest of the week!

The Damon System at Joseph Catania, DDS: Better Results in Less Time

We've blogged about the advantages of The Damon™ System in the past, and today, thought we'd remind you about this revolutionary new braces system. A lot of our patients, (especially you parents!) come to Dr. Catania thinking traditional braces are the only answer. But with the Damon System, your child can get better results in less time!

Am I right for the Damon System?

Dr. Catania and our dedicated team will evaluate your eligibility for the Damon System, and the procedure can be performed for children and adults alike!

What makes Damon braces better?

Probably the biggest advantage of Damon braces over traditional brackets is the amount of time and effort involved. Dr. Catania can often cut months off of the total treatment time for patients using the Damon System, and less visits to our office are necessary to make adjustments.

In addition, the Damon System brackets are:

•Cleaner- Damon brackets don’t have the elastic of traditional brackets, and are less prone to all the plaque buildup that your dentist warns you about!
•Discreet- Damon braces are smaller and have fewer parts than traditional brackets, making them less noticeable and more comfortable.
•No tightening- With the Damon system, Dr. Catania can position your teeth and avoid frequent adjustments. This also reduces the need for complicated tooth extractions or surgery.

If you have been thinking about an orthodontic procedure, come see us at Joseph Catania DDS for an assessment to see if the Damon System is right for you!

What puts you at ease at Joseph Catania, DDS?

Dr. Catania understands not everyone is thrilled to see their orthodontist. But he wants you to our team strives to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: What is it about our office that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment or our friendly staff?

Let us know by posting here or by giving us a call! Have a great week!

A few helpful webisodes about orthodontics, from Dr. Joseph Catania

Happy Monday! Today, Dr. Catania and team would like to point you to a few interesting webisodes about orthodontics, located on the YouTube page of the American Association of Orthodontics, or AAO.

There, they tend to post some very pertinent videos about orthodontic treatment, as well as state-of-the-art technology in orthodontia. These include "Orthodontic Treatment Basics," "Common Bite Problems Seen in Children" and "Does My Child Need Braces?"

We think you may find these webisodes interesting, as well as enlightening. If you have any questions about the videos, or your treatment here at Joseph Catania DDS, please give us a call.