Orthodontic Terms

You have made the wise decision to start your child or yourself in orthodontic treatment. Now that you are dealing with braces, you might find yourself faced with terms that you have never come across. Below is a list of several common terms used in orthodontics today:

1. Brackets
Brackets are the metal or ceramic pieces that are bonded to each tooth and hold archwires in place. They are the foundations of braces.

2. Self-ligating brackets
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What are Temporary Anchorage Devices?

A temporary anchorage device (or TAD) is a very small screw that can be placed inside a patient’s mouth to provide a rigid point of anchorage. They typically are 6mm to 10 mm long and they are made out of titanium metal which is a biologically inert material that will not corrode in the mouth or be rejected by the body. They are designed to hold firmly in the bones of the jaws and be compatible with the ...

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Why do some people get white spots on their teeth?

One of the most exciting days in a person’s life is when their braces come off. That is why it is so disheartening when white spots are revealed right after the braces are removed. This can be extremely frustrating after all the time and money spent to get that beautiful smile. Do braces actually cause these white spots on the teeth? Can they be prevented? Can the white spots be fixed after they appear? ...

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Orthodontic Treatment – “You get what you pay for”

Everyone has heard the old adage “you get what you pay for”. Well when it comes to orthodontic treatment, it’s invariably true. There are two different aspects when it comes to the cost of orthodontic treatment. One is the perceived value of the overall treatment and the other is the cost competitiveness.

Most people think of orthodontic treatment as being expensive. The typical costs for braces or Invisalign treatment for the average teenager is anywhere from $5000 to $7000 depending on ...

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Have you been told you are not a candidate for Invisalign?

If you have been told that you are not a candidate for Invisalign, even after asking for this treatment option, then you should get a second opinion. This should be from an orthodontist who has a significant amount of experience with Invisalign. The reason is simple. Many cases can in fact be treated with Invisalign.

So why are patients still being told that they can’t use Invisalign and must instead ...

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What is Invisalign, and is Invisalign treatment for you?

Invisalign treatment is utilized to gradually straighten teeth as an alternative to traditional metal or ceramic braces. Invisalign aligners are switched out in the series about every two weeks. The number of aligners in treatment varies depending on your individual needs. Each aligner is custom-made with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place. Since the Invisalign aligners are custom-made for your teeth and your teeth only, with a plan devised ...

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Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment

Why are there some children as young as seven or eight already in braces? Well, these children are in Phase I orthodontic treatment. Many young children exhibit early signs of jaw or bite problems such as excess overbite, narrow jaws and crowding. In order to modify and correct these potentially negative dental growth patterns, the orthodontist “sets the stage” in Phase I and completes the treatment later in Phase II once all of the permanent teeth are present. In this ...

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Our Movie Day was a blast! Hope you all had a great time!

Win an iPad mini!!!

We are looking to expand our

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we need your help!

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We have 230 raving fans and we can’t wait to have you join our Facebook Family too. Best of all, one lucky Facebook fan wins an iPad mini!

Entering the contest is simple. Go to our Facebook page by scanning the QR code below. You also can use one of our office ...

*Our goal is to have 1000+ fans by May 31^st