Douglas, GA Jun. 15Fender-Goggans Orthodontics is proud to announce that, effective May 25, 2009, Align Technology Inc., makers of Invisalign ® Teen, has awarded Fender-Goggans Orthodontics Premier Status in their Advantage Program.This is a highly coveted status earned by Fender-Goggans Orthodontics that, in the words of Align Technology Inc., demonstrates “an exceptional level of Invisalign case experience.”With only 900 Premier Status Invisalign doctors, Fender-Goggans Orthodontics ranks among the top 7% of Invisalign providers.Not only has Fender-Goggans Orthodontics reached Premier Status, but they were also among the first designated Invisalign Teen Providers for the Central/Southern Georgia area and the second in the entire state for having the necessary training and experience in being an Invisalign Teen Provider.
Invisalign is a cosmetically pleasing orthodontic option that straightens teeth by wearing a series of clear aligner trays. Each aligner tray is made using 3-D computer imaging technology to map the complete treatment from start to finish. Invisalign is able to treat a wide variety of orthodontic cases, and because they are removable, can be removed to eat, brush, floss or play sports.For more information on Invisalign, please visit www.orthoxcellence.com.
Fender-Goggans Orthodontics is one of the area’s leading orthodontic practices for adults and children.They are South Georgia’s premier provider of Damon Braces, premier provider of Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, and iBraces with three convenient locations in Douglas, Tifton, and Baxley.For more information regarding orthodontic treatment, please visit www.orthoxcellence.com.
Fender-Goggans Orthodontics is proud to announce that we are expanding the areas we serve with the addition of another OrthoTaxi! With the new OrthoTaxi we are now able to serve even more schools! The new OrthoTaxi will service the following counties:
Toombs County/Vidalia City Schools
Cook County
Wayne County
Worth County
Turner County
Ben-Hill County
Irwin County
To sign up for next school year, fill out a permission form and mail to our office or fax to 912-384-6576. Click here for the orthotaxi-permission-form.
After what feels like forever (really only 4 weeks), I went to my second appointment at Fender-Goggans Orthodontics to get my first set of Invisalign trays.While I was really excited, I was also a little nervous because I was unsure of how the would feel, would they hurt, etc.When I tried them on at the office, I have to admit that they were a little tighter than I had anticipated. Michelle, the friendly assistant, made sure they fit well and explained everything about the trays, like how to take the off and how to put them on.They also had to attach these things called buttons to my teeth.The trays fit over the buttons and holds it where it needs to be.The buttons are an extra tool that they use to straighten the teeth along with the Invisalign. Michelle said that some people needed them, and some didn’t.
Dr. Goggans making sure the trays fit correctly.
My first two sets of trays
Me with my first set of trays in!
Close up: Can you see them?
So after leaving the office with my new Invisalign trays (I also went home with 3 other sets which I will start wearing in two week intervals) I went home.For the next few days, I could definitely tell that I had something new in my mouth and was al little sore.The most challenging part so far is taking the trays off.It’s getting a little easier but I still have to stand in front of the mirror to get them off.
Although it has taken some adjusting getting used to them (I’m constantly biting down on them and running my tongue over them in my mouth) I am glad that I went with this option because no one can tell that you have them on.It’s also great that you can take them out to eat and don’t have to worry about food in your braces.So I’m on my first set, and I only have 25 more to go!
The flossFish(TM) uses regular dental floss and goes under the wire and between brackets so you can floss normally with braces on without the fuss of using threaders or other devices that can take twice as long or don’t get your teeth nearly as clean. Take a look at the video on the above to see how it works! Get FlossFish for only $5 OrthoBucks at your next appointment!
ATLANTA (June 8, 2009) – Maybe it was a little anticlimactic since Governor Perdue lowered the Revenue Estimate a week ago and assessed agencies 25 percent of the June allotments, but the May revenues are in and while certainly not positive, are actually about 6 percent under the worse case scenario envisioned a week ago.
Revenues for the month of May were down 14.4 percent overall or some $211.7 million down from May of 2008. Individual income tax collections were down 21.2 percent continuing a consistent negative trend. May sales taxes were down overall $181 million or 20.2 percent. Of that, local sales tax collections were down $173 million, so most of the loss occurred in local collections. Motor fuel taxes were down an additional $23 million for both excise and sales taxes. Corporate income taxes were down about $10 million.
So, Year-To-Date figures continue to disappoint and cause that sinking feeling. Overall, revenues are down over 10 percent or $1.5 billion dollars for the first 11 months. Individual income taxes are down 11.0 percent or $884 million. Sales taxes are down overall $780 million or 8.0 percent of which the state portion is -$404 million or -7.6 percent. Motor fuel taxes are down collectively $126.8 million or -13.7 percent. Corporate income taxes are down $211 million or -26.7 percent.
The state has now used up about $300 million of the $562 million in the Shortfall Reserve Fund with a month to go.
This week’s column also continues a review of legislation passed by the 2009 General Assembly.
NATURAL RESOURCES
SB 110 – Senate Bill 110 allows county permitted agents to trap beavers on public right of ways.
SB 111 – This bill allows belt or hat mounted lights to be used for hunting for which lights are legal.
SR 12 – This resolution continues by constitutional amendment existing rewards for successful oil and gas exploration off Georgia’s coast and on land. It includes alternative fuel development to fossil fuels.
PUBLIC SAFETY
SB 20 – This new measure prohibits a local government from enacting policies that create a “sanctuary” for illegal aliens that results in illegal aliens not being reported to authorities. Violations would cause a loss of state assistance or grants.
SB 196 – This legislation increases the fines when a serious injury is the result of a right of way violation. The bill includes a 30-day license suspension for failing to yield right of way to a motorcyclist or farm vehicle. SB 196 also increases the administrative fee the DUI schools can charge by $7, with the fee being passed through to the Department of Driver Services. The bill also clarifies language in the law related to penalties for driving without a license.
HB 2 – This bill calls for the state to direct local governments to comply with federal immigration law concerning verifying legal status of incarcerated individuals. It also requires every public employer to register and participate in the federal authorization program to verify employment eligibility of new hires. A website posting will suffice for this requirement. Finally, it clarifies “public benefit” in requiring the verification of legal status in granting different state or local benefit programs.
Please remember to contact me in my office on the issues that are affecting you and your area. I am here to represent you and it is an honor for me to work on your behalf. As always, I’d like to thank members of the Senate staff, who contribute regularly to my column.
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Sen. Greg Goggans represents the 7thSenate District, which includes Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Clinch, Coffee, Echols, Lanier, Pierce and Ware counties and a portion of Cook County.
Have you heard about our new referral program? Fender-Goggans Orthodontics announces Share A Smile! Simply share these cards with your friends for your chance to win an iPod Touch. When your friend brings the card to their new patient appointment, they will receive a $250 discount as well as being entered in to a drawing for an iPod Nano–best of all, you will be entered into a drawing to win an iPod Touch.
Start Sharing A Smile today by giving your friends a card. Remeber, the more friends that bring in the card, the more chances you have to win! For the card, click here.
Imagine a 4 day work week, being off by 3:00 each day and having school holidays and summers off! Do you love and relate well to children? Have a fun, outgoing personality? Do people regularly describe you as the life of the party and love being on the go? If you answered yes to these questions, then we want you!
Fender-Goggans Orthodontics is expanding their OrthoTaxi service with the addition of a second Hummer and are hiring to fill the position of OrthoTaxi Coordinator. The OrthoTaxi Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination, scheduling and transportation of OrthoTaxi patients August through May each year. Applicants must be available between the hours of 7-3 each day, have a clean driving history, and strong computer skills. Training will begin immediately to prepare for the 09-10 school year. Please send resumes to reiman.cathie@gmail.com by June 5, 2009.
