Monday, September 24, 2012

Benefits of Invisible Braces

 
Braces are an orthodontic tool that can effectively correct improper bites. Some patients, however, are uncomfortable with how the braces look, especially many adults who feel that orthodontic treatment is for teenagers. One solution is invisible braces from Incognito - braces placed on the backs of the teeth, where no one can see them.
Invisible braces are the only braces available that are completely customized, giving you the most efficient treatment possible. Since the brackets are placed behind the teeth instead of on the front, you can complete your treatment without anyone knowing you have braces.
Invisible braces are also excellent for patients who are worried about damage that brackets and wires from traditional braces can cause to the front of the teeth. Discoloration or staining that occurs with regular braces is prevented by using invisible braces, so you can avoid having to go back to the dentist for corrective treatments.
Patients who play contact sports also benefit from invisible braces. Regular braces can cause injury to the mouth and teeth during contact sports, even if you wear a mouth guard. Incognito braces help to prevent injury due to the placement of the brackets behind the teeth.
Regular braces can also cause difficulties for people who play wind instruments, which require the musician to make specific shapes with his or her lips. Invisible braces do not impede this like regular braces can. Both adult and teen musicians will benefit from invisible braces.
Perhaps the biggest benefit to using invisible braces is that you can retain your smile during treatment. Adult professionals and teens alike worry about how braces will affect their self-esteem, and with invisible braces, it’s a concern you do not need to have.
Most patients who are good candidates for regular braces can also get invisible braces, but each situation is unique. Contact the office of Dr. Seth Newman, serving the Long Island area, to find out if invisible braces are right for you. Call 516-626-2060 to schedule your visit today.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Invisalign Invisible Braces



Wouldn’t you love to have straight and evenly aligned teeth? Beautiful teeth ensure you improved facial appearance and charm. Invisalign invisible braces can help you achieve well-aligned teeth and an attractive smile with the least inconvenience or discomfort. Now patients can benefit from quality orthodontic treatment with Invisalign invisible braces, offered by Dr. Seth Newman in Roslyn Heights. To get started, call our orthodontic center on Long Island at (516)233-8873.

Invisalign® - The Latest in Orthodontics

Invisalign braces stand apart from conventional braces in that they don’t have metal wires and brackets that can be really uncomfortable. These invisible dental braces straighten your teeth in the most convenient and efficient way. The aligners are removable and so you can eat and drink what you want, as well as brush and floss normally. Here is a quick look at what these invisible teeth braces can help to correct:

• Over bites
• Cross bites
• Under bites
• Protruding teeth
• Widely spaced teeth

Invisalign Invisible Braces—Main Features

• Invisible way to straighten your teeth
• Series of clear, removable, custom-made aligners
• Uses no metal wires or brackets
• Minimal discomfort and embarrassment
• Treatment period is usually 9-15 months

You have to wear each set of aligners for about two weeks. During this period, 18-30 Invisalign aligners may have to be worn. During the preliminary consultation, we will give you all details about treatment options, duration, cost of treatment, treatment starting time and other relevant factors.

Orthodontic Treatment: Are Their Certain Foods I Should Avoid?


Orthodontic treatments are those that use dental appliances to correct a patient’s bad bite (technically known as a “malocclusion”). The most common and well-known orthodontic treatment is braces. When undergoing orthodontic treatment, there are certain foods and drinks you should avoid in order to prevent damage to the teeth and the appliance.

Sticky foods can get caught in the wires and brackets, making them difficult to clean. Once the sticky foods are stuck, the braces can hold them against the teeth, which can lead to tooth decay. They can even cause damage to the braces by pulling at the wires and brackets.

Examples of sticky foods to avoid include licorice, gummy candies, gum (even sugar-free gum), toffee, and caramels.

There are certain hard foods that you should also avoid because they can bend or break the wires or brackets. Ice, hard candy, popcorn and nuts should be avoided. Along with damaging the orthodontics, these food items can get caught in the wires, irritating the gums.

Chewy foods or harder foods that you would normally bite into with your front teeth need to be avoided or cut up into small pieces that you can chew with your molars. This prevents damage to the braces along the front of the mouth. These foods include whole apples, corn on the cob, chewy meats on the bone, and celery.

You will also want to minimize how much sugary food you eat, even if these items won’t cause damage to the braces. Your orthodontist will tell you to only eat a little bit of ice cream, cake, cookies, and other sweet treats that can lead to tooth decay if you don’t properly clean the braces.

Avoiding certain drinks can also help prevent tooth decay while you have braces. Soda, sweet tea, and sugary sports drinks shouldn’t be consumed more than once per day. The sugar in these beverages can be hard to remove when you have braces.

To learn more about orthodontic treatment and which foods to avoid to ensure a successful outcome, contact Newman Orthodontics serving Nassau County today.