What’s New

Dr. Aylward’s Retirement

Dear Friends,

After much soul-searching and many long conversations with my wife Linda, I’ve made the decision to step back and turn my practice over to Dr. Matt McGrady. As I approach my mid-70s, I am acutely aware that time waits for no one.  Despite this, the decision to leave my practice has been difficult. I love the practice of orthodontia, and it has never been a job for me, rather it is a privilege and an honor.

For Linda and me this is the beginning of a new season.  Our daughter and her husband are expecting their first child in June – a girl. We are thrilled and look forward to spending many hours with our precious little granddaughter. Some of you know that I am a musician. This is more than a hobby for me – rather it is a major advocation. I look forward to many gigs with my band colleagues and continuing to grow as a musician.

Dr. Matt McGrady is an exceptional young man with solid family values.  As an Orthodontist, he has wisdom beyond his years and his skills are superior. I trust him completely and want you to know that you’re in good hands. I hope you will make him feel welcome and support him as he takes over the practice. Please check out his bio in the waiting room.

I want to extend my deepest thanks and love to the best team any doctor could ask for: Megan, Jessica, Emme and Danielle.  These women are the finest human beings I know, and they are staying on to work with Dr. McGrady.

In closing, I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to all of you for trusting me with the care of your family for so many years. It has truly been an honor for me to be a part of this community, and I am grateful beyond words. I will be around part-time until the end of May.

Dr. Gerry Aylward

2026 Policy Reminders

Dear Loyal Patients,

Happy New Year! Our team is looking forward to another year of creating healthy beautiful smiles! We are thankful for your continued support and referrals of family and friends.

The beginning of the new year is a good time to review some of our important office policies:

• Be on-time for your appointment. We adhere to a strict 10-minute grace period so that staff may be prepared for the next patient.  If you are more than 10 minutes late, we will re-schedule you.
• We require a 24-hour notice for changing/cancelling an appointment. This is especially important for the AFTER SCHOOL and SATURDAY  These are highly sought after slots, and we often have a wait list for an open Saturday appointment.  If we have adequate notice, we have a chance to fill the opening.  If we do not have 24-hour notice, the office may charge a $50-$100 late cancellation fee depending on the day of the week.
• A missed or no-show appointment on a weekday will incur a missed appointment fee of $50. The missed appointment fee for SATURDAY appointment will be $100.   We have increased the fees due to ongoing issues with missed appointments.
• Emergency visits MAY need to be during school hours. If the patient is in discomfort from their orthodontic appliance, it should be taken care of as soon as possible.  We are happy to provide notes to the schools.
• Update any changes in your contact information AND dental insurance for 2025 with the front desk.
• Update your FSA/HAS on file, if it is used for your monthly payment, with the front desk.
• Update any changes to your medical history with the clinical staff at your next visit.

Here are a few clinical reminders to keep your treatment on track:

• Wear your elastics/rubber bands as OFTEN as PRESCRIBED. This is the only way to fully correct your bite.
• Brush your teeth 3 times per day and water floss daily.
• Avoid eating hard, sticky, crunchy and chewy candy and foods.
• Always call us with any questions!

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Successful orthodontics is a team effort – thank you for choosing our team!

Dr. Matthew McGrady, Dr. Gerry Aylward and Dr. Brian LaBlonde

Megan, Danielle, Jessica, & Emme