Have you been thinking about Invisalign® but haven’t called to set up your appointment with Dr. Robert Rudman yet? Well, this is the year you can start on your new smile. Dr. Rudman is the most experienced Invisalign orthodontist in Denver and is a 5280 Top Orthodontist. He is among the top 1% of all […]
Congratulations! You have completed your orthodontic treatment and are preparing to get your braces off. This day has been a long time coming and you want to make sure you are prepared. Denver orthodontist Dr. Robert Rudman will work closely with you as your final days with braces occur, helping ensure your absolute comfort and
For the right candidates, Invisalign can be a great alternative to metal braces. Your teenager may feel insecure about wearing metal wires and brackets, and Invisalign offers a way to straighten teeth without attracting attention. There are several benefits of Invisalign, including: Removable. The aligners are taken out to eat, drink, brush and floss, making oral hygiene
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
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!
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
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
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
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
