If you have been thinking about orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth or correct jaw alignment, your first step is a visit to our office for a complimentary orthodontic consultation. During the initial free consultation we will address your questions, concerns, and talk about a treatment plan that would best suit your situation. Because we…
We don’t smile enough. It’s true, our new face past digital world has slowly killed the fun out of our lives and as a result we are smiling less and less. This is sad considering how great a simple smile can be. A smile can convey so many things, it can convey, health, happiness, love,…
Most patients make little, if any, adjustments to their diet. With that said, it’s also important to know what foods could aggravate your teeth and braces. The following few types of food may cause trouble: A) Hard Foods – These foods may do damage by bending wires, loosening cement under the bands or breaking the…
Orthodontic treatment is where pressure is applied to the tooth in a consistent manner in the direction to which the tooth needs to move. This orthodontic pressure must be a light, continuous force. In other words, to move teeth, the pressure must be 24 hours a day. With pressure from your braces, your tooth begins…
It is very rare for a patient to have an orthodontic emergency. Most common orthodontic “emergencies” can be handled at home with a few handy tips. If you find you are unable to handle the emergency at home or would like some advice, you can always call us at (623) 376-6464. Here are a few…
There are essentially two stages of orthodontic braces treatment. The first stage is where you are fitted with braces and you attend follow up appointments to have the braces adjusted. This is the most intense period of your braces treatment. Unfortunately, a lot of people believe that once they get their braces off treatment is…
Most of our patients report that they feel very little (if any) pain during treatment with us. To ensure this is the case for you, there are a few things you can do to help make your treatment pleasant. 1) Maintain Good Oral Hygiene – When you wear braces, it becomes more difficult to effectively…
When searching for good orthodontics in Phoenix, it is important to know your options. There are dentists that specialize in children and others who are highly reputable in reconstruction procedures. Some charge more than others, while others may require several weeks’ notice before you can actually get an appointment. Here are some other things to…
and a set of braces? Did you know that we now have lots of different options for braces other than those silver, wire contraptions that everyone was forced to wear some twenty years ago? As parents, we can take a great deal of the stress and fear away from our children when we take the…
If you are looking for braces for teeth in Phoenix, there have been a great many technological advancements in the field of dentistry in the past decade. While the standard metal braces are still being offered, now they also come in a variety of fun and exciting colors. There are ceramic braces which are less…