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How To Chose The Right Orthodontist!

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…

When should your child first see an Orthodontist?

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…

One in Five Orthodontic Patients is an Adult

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…

Orthodontic treatment usually takes ?

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…

I’m 32 – am I too old for orthodontic 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…

Here’s how orthodontic treatment works

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…

What is Phase I and Phase II treatment?

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…

What’s the deal with mouthwash??

While mouthwash is not an alternative to regular brushing and flossing, it can help keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy always, but especially while wearing braces. There are several different types of mouthwashes available, and all of them will help do different things for your smile, keep your mouth fresh and clean and…

Are my teeth worth it?

Yesterday I went to the dentist for my regular check-up. I also inquired about my options for orthodontics, because the past 3 dentists I’ve been to have suggested that it would be a good option for me – not only to straighten my teeth, but also to prevent problems in the future. I’m kind of…

Braces Vs Invisalign

Braces Vs Invisalign Went for an initial assessment today with Dr. Farrow who gave me the option of fixed ceramic braces or Invisalign braces. Invisalign is all computerized at the beginning of your treatment, a series of aligners are made for you in advance so no adjustments can be made as you go along. You…