Do some orthodontic patients see their dentist’s more than twice a year for cleanings?

Regular checkups with your family dentist are important while in braces. Your family dentist or hygienist will determine the intervals between cleaning appointments while you are in braces.

 In spite of trying hard to maintain good oral care, some patients need to schedule more frequent hygiene visits (3 or 4 monthly), to control inflammation and disease. There may also be a medical indication for more frequent hygiene visits, for example, patients with some heart conditions or those who have internal prosthetic devices, require more frequent hygiene visits, in order to control bacterial levels in the bloodstream.

Ultimately, visiting the dentist more often while in braces may prove benefitical but there will be an additional cost, so that has to be taken into consideration.

Maintaining good oral hygiene, anytime, is important but while in braces, added attention must be payed to keeping your teeth clean. Brushing, flossing, and using a mouth rinse all aid in good oral hygiene!

A few questions about Invisalign Teen get answered

Is there a difference between Invisalign and Invisalign Teen?
 Invisalign Teen is designed to work with the developing dentition and has special features for accommodating partially or unerupted permanent teeth. There is also a hidden feature that helps assess compliance with wear!!

Does Invisalign Teen work for every teenager?
Invisalign Teen is one of many options for orthodontic treatment. Your orthodontist can let you know if Invisalign Teen will work for your specific case. Some people are not good canidates for Invisalign or Invisalign Teen and Dr. Teja will go over all of your treatment options at the first visit, the Initial Consultation Appointment.
Also parents and teenagers, need to consider their specific child. It does take a level of maturity to remember to wear your aligners, and to change them out on a regular basis. But the rewards are there are no brackets or wires, and it makes brushing and flossing easier. Plus, the aligners can be taken out periodically, for special occasions, like senior pictures, proms, or dates.
Call or email if you ever have any questions on Invisalign or any orthodontic problem! We are here to help! 206-285-7755

Common Questions Parents might have when seeking Orthodontic Treatment

We liked this article from the American Association of Orthodontics. We love  when new patients are well informed, and come to us with questions!  We believe in taking the time with our patients, at the Complimentary Initial Consultation and every visit! 

 https://www.aaomembers.org/Press/Seven-Common-Questions-Parents-Have.cfm

Why we want our patients to "like" us on facebook?

 We know that ALL of our patient are very busy.  It is difficult to fit in all that we need to do, and then to remember to make orthodontics and oral hygiene a priority is difficult.  But we also know that having a healthy, bright smile is a wonderful way to go through life. So we are encouraging our patients, and their parents to "like" our facebook page.

 Along with posts about our office, we will feature some oral hygiene reminders. If your son/daughter is on facebook, why not encourage them to "like" our facebook page. We will be posting about once a week, and we may feature some information that is also new to you!

We will feature-

¨ Oral Hygiene Reminders

¨ Current Events for our Practice

¨  Interesting Articles on Oral Health

¨  Brace Friendly Recipes

When your braces come off, we want your smile to be sparkling and fabulous!

Why choose my office for your orthodontic care?

I take pride in my 'unique" office and the fact that you won't find numerous orthodontic chairs for me to supervise at any one time!

To be able to provide exceptional care for my patients, I need to be available and focused on each patient’s progress.   Your questions are answered not only at our Initial Complimentary Exam, but at every appointment. I have an extremely professional and competent staff, but ultimately, as the orthodontist, I believe that close supervision can only be provided if the right patient/doctor ratio is maintained.

My unique practice is focused on individualized, personal care rather than on volume. 

I would encourage any person seeking orthodontic care to come in for a Complimentary Consultation.  We offer convenient parking, flexible hours for scheduling, and you will get all of your questions answered.

A Few Invisalign Questions Get Answered

Why are Invisalign and Invisalign Teen becoming more popular?

Invisalign and Invisalign Teen provide an alternative to traditional braces, that are gaining popularity. The reason that Queen Anne Orthodontics offers this treatment option, is because the technology has continued to improve in recent years, and is leading to wonderful results in selective patients. Some benefits of Invisalign include the ease of maintaining good oral hygiene, fewer dietary restrictions and the cosmetic value of practically clear aligners which makes them less noticeable.

Do you treat combination cases with Invisalign and regular braces?

Yes, in some cases, where teeth in one jaw require more movement than in the other, regular braces for the jaw that needs more work is a more efficient option. Some patients elect to begin treatment with regular braces, to accomplish more complex tooth movements more efficiently, and then switch to Invisalign for completion of treatment. Each patient’s needs are unique.

Do Invisalign aligners contain Bisphenol-A (BPA)?
We wanted to feature this question, because your overall health is important to us.
Invisalign aligners and retainers do not contain Bisphenol-A or phthalate plasticizers.
The aligners and retainers are made with USP Class VI medical grade, high
molecular weight, polyurethane resins.

More information can be found on the Invisalign Tab on our website!

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