Deciding to seek orthodontic treatment can be a big decision. Many children, as well as adults, often unknowingly begin to see many oral issues that may be associated with an orthodontic treatment. These problems are less obvious than just simply crooked teeth, and they do need attention. Dr. Anthony Farrow recommends to look for the following signs…
Both orthodontists and dentists can offer the Invisalign and Invisalign Teen systems. Invisalign allows either group to be certified in its treatment systems. Many people however are unaware of the difference between the two. Dr. Farrow, certified Invisalign provider and Orthodontist, may be able to help. Dentists are general providers who have a university qualification…
It’s summer vacation time! The time of year that’s most popular for travel is also the time of year we replace the most retainers. Remember, retainers are still a key part of treatment, and must be cared for ever in the summer months. There are many things to keep in mind on your vacation, and…
You are about to embark on an orthodontic journey – an exciting time for your family. When you are deciding who should provide treatment, you may want to ask the following questions to be sure that you are being cared for by the right professional: Is the doctor a specialist in orthodontics with 2-3 years…
Many parents don’t think about braces until their children are just on the cusp of adolescence. Orthodontists can spot problems with dental alignment and jaw growth as early as age 7, long before children have their permanent teeth and corrections are more challenging. By age 7, enough permanent teeth are present for an orthodontist to…
There is nothing worse than feeling self-conscious about your smile, whether it means holding back on a grin when photos are being taken or keeping lips tightly closed during a romantic gaze. Teeth can be moved the same way for a 56 year old as they can for a 13 year old, so braces are…
Treatment times vary on a case-by-case basis, but the average time is from one to two years. Actual treatment time can be affected by rate of growth and severity of the correction necessary. Treatment length is also dependent upon patient compliance. Maintaining good oral hygiene and keeping regular appointments are important in keeping your treatment…
At Dr. Anthony Farrow’s nobody, and we mean NOBODY, is “too old” for braces! In fact, Dr. Farrow and staff read a fascinating statistic recently: adults getting braces has actually jumped 24 percent in the last 14 years! Of course, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but maybe the reason for…
Braces use steady gentle pressure to gradually move teeth into their proper positions. The brackets that are placed on your teeth and the arch wire that connects them are the main components. When the arch wire is placed into the brackets, it tries to return to its original shape. As it does so, it applies…
Phase I, or early interceptive treatment, is limited orthodontic treatment (i.e. expander, Herbst, Facemask, headgear, or partial braces) before all of the permanent teeth have erupted. Such treatment can occur between the ages of six and ten. This treatment is sometimes recommended to make more space for developing teeth, correction of crossbites, overbites, underbites, or…