When adults are evaluated for treatment we take a few things into consideration when choosing the best type of treatment suitable for them. First, we have to decide which type of treatment would achieve your goals most time efficiently and functionally. Once we have defined your goals and you have properly been evaluated, then we
A retainer is a lifetime commitment. Your teeth will always want to move. To maintain the smile achieved with orthodontic treatment, you MUST wear some form of retainer forever. Retainers will need to be replaced periodically depending on how much wear and tear they endure. If you find that yours needs to be replaced, please
The holidays are here and family vacations abound. If you are away from home on the holidays and have a dental emergency, such as losing a braces bracket, there are a number of things you can do to correct the situation. It is more likely that a bracket will become loose, as opposed to falling
Unfortunately, there are no alternatives to wearing retainers. In order to retain the smile achieved with orthodontic treatment, you must use some form of retainer. It’s a lifetime commitment. However, there are several retainers to choose from. We offer 2 types: Clear or Essix retainer and Hawley Retainer. Dr. Rudman will discuss with you which
