Though many kids in high school can benefit from straighter teeth and a better bite, the thought of getting braces is often unwelcome. If your child is uncomfortable with the effect metal braces could have on his or her appearance and lifestyle, Colorado orthodontist Dr. Robert Rudman can discuss the suitability of Invisalign. Instead of the traditional metal brackets and wires, orthodontic treatment with Invisalign® involves the use of removable plastic trays to move the teeth and bite slowly into ideal placement.
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February 26, 2014
As you watch him or her growing up, you might wonder when you should start thinking about whether or not your child needs braces. Stapleton orthodontist Dr. Robert Rudman can help answer your questions about braces and explain how your child could benefit from early treatment. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, all children should undergo an orthodontic screening by age 7 at the latest. This age is ideal for an orthodontic evaluation because:
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February 11, 2014
While parents look forward to romantic dinners, kids often celebrate Valentine’s Day with parties in homeroom. However, parents and children alike do share a love for one aspect of Valentine’s Day: candy. If you live in Denver and your child has braces, it’s important to set boundaries so sugary foods don’t undo the orthodontic treatment. Keeping foods high in sugar to a minimum is obviously an ideal way to facilitate good dental health in kids, whether they have braces or not.
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January 23, 2014
For children and adults alike, it's very important to learn how to keep teeth clean while undergoing orthodontic correction. If you have braces and you’re wondering how to maintain good dental health while straightening your teeth, please visit Advanced Orthodontic Care in Denver for professional insight into caring for your mouth. Most people get braces because they ultimately want to achieve perfectly straight teeth. But what good are straight teeth if they become discolored or damaged during the orthodontic process?
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December 20, 2013
Invisalign can be an ideal orthodontic treatment option for adults with unpleasant memories of wearing metal braces as teenagers. Denver Invisalign provider Dr. Robert Rudman is in the top 1% of practitioners of this procedure worldwide. To determine whether or not you’re a candidate for Invisalign, Dr. Rudman will first assess your mouth for issues such as:
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November 27, 2013
Technically speaking, there is no “best” age to get braces. You can straighten your teeth at any time. Over 60% of our patients are adults, and around 10% of those are over the age of 55. As an adult, your jawbone is settled – along with any problems that come with it, including an underbite, overbite, crowded teeth, and/or gaps in your smile. Thankfully, modern orthodontic technology has made adult orthodontic treatment faster, more comfortable, and more practical than ever before. At Cherry Creek Smiles, our experienced Denver orthodontist Dr.
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November 19, 2013
Already in the top 1% of all Invisalign® providers worldwide, Dr. Robert Rudman is proud to offer iTero technology to further enhance the Invisalign® experience for his patients. iTero is a cutting-edge scanner that eliminates the need for impressions, enabling Dr. Rudman to create an even more accurate fit for Invisalign® aligners. Traditional impressions are often messy and trigger a gag reflex in some patients, making them an uncomfortable part of the Invisalign® preparation process. Now, patients can entirely avoid this problem with iTero.
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September 30, 2013
In recent years, an increasing number of adults have been seeking out orthodontic treatment to straight crooked teeth, correct their bite, and improve the overall appearance of their smile. For many adults, traditional metal braces are not an appealing option because of the way they look, and how intrusive and impractical they can be. Thankfully, today’s adult braces options are more varied and convenient than ever before. Our experienced Cherry Creek orthodontist Dr. Rudman offers the following types of braces for adults:
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September 02, 2013
If you have avoided getting braces in the past because of the way they look, Incognito™ Hidden Braces may be the ideal solution for you. Incognito™ braces are fitted to the backside of your teeth instead of the front, making them completely invisible when you smile. Incognito™ Hidden Braces work similar to conventional braces, using brackets and wires to move your teeth into their ideal position. Dr. Rudman uses digital prototyping technology and CAD/CAM software to engineer custom brackets and wires made of a strong gold alloy.
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July 31, 2013
If you’ve avoided orthodontic treatment in the past because you don’t like the idea of wearing traditional metal braces, Invisalign® might be the ideal solution for you. Instead of brackets and wires, Invisalign® uses clear plastic teeth aligners to straighten your teeth. The aligners are custom-fit, optically clear, and designed to look virtually unnoticeable while you are wearing them. Best of all, the Invisalign® aligners can be removed whenever you need to eat or brush your teeth, making them more convenient than traditional braces.
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