It is very important to practice good oral hygiene while in orthodontic treatment. We provide our patients with adequate supplies to use so that their teeth and gums stay healthy. We suggest that you brush 3 times a day and floss at least once a day. Make sure when brushing that you brush each side […]
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Treatment time is determined on an individual bases. We have to take into consideration exactly what goals we are trying to accomplish and then determine treatment time. Thanks to today’s new technology, such as the Synergy-R bracket, we are finding treatment time is significantly lower. Treatment can average from 15 to 18 months for less
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An energy chain is used to close space and move teeth along the archwire. It’s most commonly used in the latter half of your treatment when we are preparing the final adjustments before your braces come off. If you’d like more information, just give us a call or ask at your next appointment!
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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
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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
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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
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We use a similar technique that is used to glue/bond your braces on with. Instead of being on the front of your teeth, this will be on the back of your teeth and unnoticeable. We will bond a very thin wire to the back of or behind your front four teeth and behind your lower
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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 3 types: Bonded retainer, Clear or Essix retainer, and Hawley Retainer. Dr. Rudman will discuss with
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While retainers can sometimes help close gaps between teeth or move a single tooth, they’re not always enough to treat orthodontic problems requiring braces. If you need minor treatment, a retainer might just be enough, but this often isn’t the case. Retainers cannot perform complex tooth movement or apply pressure to specific teeth like braces are designed
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When the day comes that your braces are removed, celebration is definitely in order! But while it’s a relief to finally have your teeth free of all those wires and brackets, you do need to take steps to ensure they stay in their new position. If you fail to use your orthodontic retainer properly, your
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