Our Blog

As the summer approaches, our staff at Benson Orthodontics strive to continue writing about important topics related to braces and your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Bartley Benson.

To help us continue blogging through the course of the long, hot summer, however, we'd love your opinion: What would you like us to focus on our blog over the summer months? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask Dr. Benson for a while and just haven't found the time or opportunity? Let us know by posting here or on our Facebook page!

We hope you have a great rest of the weekend!

We at Benson Orthodontics are well-aware that there are a lot of myths and half-truths flying around these days when it comes to orthodontic treatment. But, before you buy into those myths, Dr. Benson thinks you should get the facts first! Our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists have some excellent information on the myths and facts about orthodontics, and we encourage you to check them out before settling for rumors about braces!

If you have any questions about orthodontics or your treatment at our office, feel free to give us a call at one of our two convenient locations in Mt. Juliet and Lebanon.

We hope you're enjoying your Memorial Day weekend!

Memorial Day weekend, only a few days away, is a time for Americans to once again celebrate freedom and honor the servicemen and women who have paid for the freedoms we continue to enjoy and cherish. It’s also the unofficial start of summer, and for many kids in Lebanon, Mt. Juliet and surrounding communities, getting out of town for three days with parents after being cooped up at school for the past nine months provides some sweet relief.

At Benson Orthodontics, we know Memorial Day weekend is also ripe for travel. Because it's so close to summer, a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories awaits. What about you? What are you up to this Memorial Day weekend? What will you be doing on your day off from school or work?

Whether you are headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, or hitting the road with family, we’d love to hear all about it! Enjoy the long weekend if we won't see you until next week!

- Dr. Benson and team

Dr. Benson and team have some exciting news to share! The American Association of Orthodontists, which Dr. Benson is a member of, is offering a $2,500 academic scholarship to two lucky winners of their "How Orthodontics Changed My Life" video contest.

All patients at Benson Orthodontics 18 years of age or younger are eligible to enter, and entries are due by June 1st! You can learn more about the contest on the AAO's web site, but here are a few subjects to think about while making your short video:

• What were you like before you had orthodontic treatment at Benson Orthodontics? How have you changed?
• How proud are you of your new smile?
• When did you notice changes in yourself? What kinds of changes have you noticed?
• What does your new smile mean to you?
• What would you say to others whose smiles make them self-conscious?

We think this is a great opportunity and our entire staff at Benson Orthodontics encourage you to enter. GOOD LUCK!