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What is Orthodontics?
As Orthodontists, our job is to straighten
any irregularities in the alignment of your
teeth. The idea is to correct your bite and
keep your teeth healthy. A major benefit of
our work is that we improve your smile and
profile. Our skill in straightening your teeth
can result in a positive self image and
increased self confidence.
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What is an Orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a dentist who has
attended a specialty education program for a
continual training period of 2-3 years. All
members of the American Association of
Orthodontists have received the appropriate
training.
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Who should wear braces?
Braces are worn by both children and
adults, not only to improve the attractiveness
of your smile, but also because braces correct
improper alignment of teeth that can lead to
gum disease and early tooth loss. Properly
aligned teeth also make it easier to chew all
types of food and eliminate the headaches and
pain caused by uneven chewing.
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At what age should I get
braces?
Some orthodontic corrections need to be
made early (3 to 5 years of age), but
ordinarily children should be checked by our
orthodontists at the time permanent teeth
begin to erupt to detect any deficiencies in
the child's teeth formation; this is usually
at 8-10 years of age. Adults should visit the
orthodontist to improve the appearance of
their smile and their overall dental health.
It's never too late to have a beautiful smile!
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We expect your treatment to
last from 18 to 30 months, though this will
vary depending on your individual case. Your
cooperation in keeping scheduled orthodontic
appointments, maintaining proper hygiene, and
taking care of your braces may allow us to
finish your orthodontic treatment early. many times as you would like for a
client, but
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Your initial visit will give
you an opportunity to meet the doctor and our
knowledgeable staff, who will answer any
questions. They will give you a complimentary
clinical examination to determine a course of
treatment and an estimate of the treatment
duration and fee. If we find that treatment is
necessary, we will take the required x-rays,
and a convenient appointment will be made for
your fitting.
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In the past, there was only one type of
braces available, and it wasn't designed for
looks. Modern technology gives you choices for
braces, including traditional stainless steel
braces and clear ceramic braces. In addition,
many offices now offer gold braces, which are
particularly popular among adult patients.
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Orthodontic fees depend on the complexity
of the case, the age of the patient, the type
of appliances used, and the estimated length
of treatment. Since every case is different, a
visit to our office for a complimentary
examination will allow us to give you an idea
of the fee.
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Do braces hurt?
There have been some fantastic advances in
the way we do things now in orthodontics to
make treatment more comfortable for our
patients. These include smaller, smoother
brackets, and gentler wires which provide a
continuous small force over a long period of
time rather than a strong force for only a
short period. Typically there is some
discomfort two to three days after each
adjustment that over the counter pain
relievers can take care of.
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Will braces affect
playing sports?
You should be able to play just about any
sport or activity. Although we do highly
recommend wearing a mouth guard in contact
sports or any sport where there is a chance
you can get hit in the face.
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Why are retainers so
important?
Retainers help keep your teeth straight at
the completion of treatment. If they are not
worn as instructed, your teeth will move, or
tend to relapse. Retainers are particularly
important right after the braces are removed
while the teeth stabilize.
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What change will I
see?
Click
here to see some before and after
pictures.
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