Wow! I repeat, wow! In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I couldn’t help but reflect on the awe-inspiring total eclipse we experienced earlier this week. Dare I say it was borderline spiritual? Read more here…

I have fond memories of celebrating Easter with my family growing up. And as older generations are replaced by new ones, it has me thinking about how important it is to make memories with our loved ones and pass on family traditions. Rejoice, this Easter, and celebrate with those you love…

This weekend should be a good one for those celebrating St. Patty’s day. Check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix for recommendations on local eats and happenings, as well as a lil’ bit o’ history about St. Patrick himself…

When I started writing my blog (the #fridaypfisterfix) back in 2020, my goal was to connect with (and hopefully inspire) my patients, especially at a time when COVID shocked the world. Now, nearly 4 years later, I’m still at it (although sometimes publishing only once/month). This latest blog entry is entitled “The Pfister 5” — five things you probably didn’t know about me — a window into my world outside of Orthodontics.

On behalf of my Family and Staff, Happy New Year to you and yours! And if you’re reflecting on New Year’s resolutions for 2024, I’ve collected the top four things we should consider… backed by research… in seeing our resolutions through to completion this year!

As a small child (my mom says I was 9 or 10), I would accompany my father in yes, you guessed it, a Clark Griswold-style station wagon loaded with gift baskets, and deliver them the week before Christmas to thank his clients for all their support throughout the year. This tradition stuck with me, and I couldn’t be more thankful…

Clear aligners, such as those used in Invisalign therapy, can yield amazing results in creating better smiles. But not all aligner companies are created equal. In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, check out which major player filed for bankruptcy last month (and why I continue to choose Invisalign as our preferred company for aligner therapy).

Recent studies have shown that 40-45% of dental patients today are not good candidates for Invisalign® therapy. Seeing as though I’m an orthodontist who offers Invisalign, you must be shocked that I’m relaying this fact to you. “Dr. Pfister, shouldn’t you be convincing me to try Invisalign therapy to create my best smile?” The truth - Invisalign is amazing. But it’s not for everyone.

In perhaps one of my more personal #fridaypfisterfix blogs to date, I talk about one of the most important icons in my life, who left us too soon earlier this month. Having spent many of my formative years in South Florida and Key West, I suppose I already shared a love of the salt air and sea life with this person who, like me, just loved to see people smile. As you head into your weekend, just remember, it’s still 5 o’clock somewhere!

It’s no secret… to anyone who knows me… that I have a love of sweets! But good news for me (and you other sweet-tooths out there) - research was just published that might be the biggest breakthrough in fighting decay since fluoride. The question is, can you handle the science behind it? You’ll find everything you need to know in this week’s #fridaypfisterfix right here…

In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, boy do I have the #staycation for you. How does one describe the “Island of Adventure” in our own backyard? Well, I’ll do my best. It’s a place I’ve been visiting for 35+ years. And I’ve got all the info you need to have an awesome time right here…

As we celebrate the 247th birthday of the United States this 4th of July, we’ve got a lot to be thankful for. Check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix for a few nuggets of freedom-making history you may not have known…

Happy Father’s Day weekend family, friends, and patients! I’ve been blessed to make great memories with my wife and sons over the years. And I hope your weekend is filled with good ones too! (P.S. If you’d like some Father’s Day reading, in this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I talk about the changing role of “dad” over the decades...) Have a happy, healthy weekend and make some memories!

Interested in whether or not your child is ready for early orthodontic treatment? I get questions about this all the time, so I decided to blog about it! If you’re interested in the benefits of early orthodontic intervention (and you’re wondering if your child is a candidate), this is a can’t-miss article written especially for you!

This Memorial Day weekend, we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice when serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s also the unofficial kick-off to summer. Go make some memories with your loved ones! After all, those that laid down their lives did so in order that we might have the opportunity to live prosperous and meaningful lives!

Throughout our lives, we are constantly aware of the reality that change is ever-present and, along with death and taxes, not much else is constant in our lives or world… except a mother’s love. Moms, this one’s for you!

As we turn the corner from Winter to Spring, many of us have our special Spring places we like to visit. For me, it’s a professional one — the Moyers Symposium held in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In this #fridaypfisterfix, I tell you all about this past conference (and the emerging developments in Orthodontics)…

Sunrises and Easter - I find each brimming with possibilities and new hope that today, tomorrow, and all the next days hold the potential to be great. In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I share a message of hope with all my readers…

For all you orchid addicts out there, there's still time to catch this year's 17th annual Cleveland Botanical Garden orchid festival — "Orchids Forever." In fact, I was so wowed by the experience that I wrote about it in this week's #fridaypfisterfix…

Sometimes I think I missed my calling as a food critic! As you head into your weekend, check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix to see where I’ve been “brunching” lately. You might just want to hit this Medina gem this weekend…