One more reason to consider Orthodontic Treatment

Straight Talk about Crooked Teeth

Teeth that are not aligned properly in your mouth create what dentists call "malocclusion". 

Left untreated, maloccusion can lead to periodontal disease and create abnormal amounts of stress on teeth and jaws, which leads to premature wear.

Malocclusion affects 74% of American adults.  If you have malocclusion, it may affect your periodontal health, because it is difficult to remove plaque when teeth are not aligned.  Periodontal disease can begin as gum redness or bleeding while brushing your teeth or using dental floss, and you may notice halitosis, or bad breath.  If not treated, gum inflammation can become worse, leading to soft tissue damage, receding gums, the formation of pockets between teeth and gums, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss.

Straight Teeth are Healthier Teeth

Straight, properly aligned teeth can help you avoid the negative effects of periodontal disease.

Straightening your teeth can make a significant difference to having a healthy mouth and keeping your teeth for life.

Call our office today for a complimentary consultation:  616.531.1811

Invisalign Myths and Facts

Invisalign Myths -

• Invisalign is only for simple cases . . .Myth!
• Invisalign costs significantly more than braces . . .Myth!
• Invisalign takes longer than braces . . .Myth!
• Invisalign is not covered by insurance . . .Myth!
• Invisalign is for adults only . . .Myth!
• Invisalign results are never as good as the results with braces . . .Myth!

Invisalign Facts -

• Invisalign can be the treatment of choice over braces especially for patients with many crowns and fillings . . .Fact!
• Invisalign uses very gentle forces . . .Fact!
• Invisalign patients can brush and floss as usual . . .Fact!
• Invisalign can be more comfortable and convenient than braces . . .Fact!
• Invisalign patients generally have healthier gum tissues, especially teenagers . . .Fact!

Dr. Majznerski is an Invisalign Premier Preferred Provider. What does that mean? 

Invisalign Preferred Providers have achieved a significant level of experience in treating patients with the Invisalign system. In addition, some doctors have distinguished themselves with even higher experience and are recognized as Premier Preferred Providers. Dr. Majznerski is one of them. 

For more information about Invisalign, click on the following link: http://www.invisalign.com/Pages/default.aspx

The Advantages of Invisalign Teen

Invisalign Teen really works.  It helps correct a broad range of dental and orthodontic issues.  You can get a confident smile without metal bands, brackets or wires.

Advantages:

• Invisalign Teen is a lot easier to take care of and manage than regular braces are.
• Invisalign Teen is designed to custom-fit your teeth and go with your lifestyle.  You just pop it in.  When you eat, you just pop it out and that's it.
• During your treatment, you can keep smiling, playing sports, eating what you want and brushing and flossing normally.  Plus, unlike traditional braces, the aligners are made of smooth plastic and move your teeth gradually.
• Invisalign Teen allows for the growth of your permanent teeth (secondary molars, plus first and second bicuspids).  Moreover, you can start treatment even if all of your permanent teeth aren't in. 
• It's important to make sure you are following your treatment.  The Blue Dot Wear Indicator provides an approximate gauge of wear.  The dot is designed to fade to clear over a two-week period if you wear your aligners properly.

Dr. Majznerski is an Invisalign Teen Provider.  This indicates that he has been trained on Invisalign Teen tools and technology.  To become an Invisalign Teen provider, dentists and orthodontists have to demonstrate a certain level of experience working on actual teen cases. 

For more information regarding Invisalign teen, click on the following link:

http://www.invisalign.com/WhatIs/Pages/InvisalignTeen.aspx

Early Treatment is better for many children

The American Association of Orthodontics recommends all children have an orthodontic screening no later than age 7.  Not all children need early treatment, or two phase treatment and it is only recommended when beneficial to the patient. 

Those children who have clear indications for early treatment present the opportunity to: 

• Improve aesthetics and self-esteem at an earlier age
• Influence jaw growth and tooth eruption in a positive manner
• Lower the risk of trauma to protruded upper incisors
• Correct harmful oral habits
• Simplify and/or shorten treatment time for later corrective orthodontics providing the best, most stable results
• Improve some speech problems

Of course, many children who need braces are older than age 7 and we excel at developing the best treatment plan to give them optimal results in minimal time.  As part of Dr. Majznerski's additional training at Mayo, he focused on complex treatments and creating the best aesthetic results to enhance the facial structure and provide the foundation for a lifetime of stable, strong beautiful teeth.

A Smile

A Smile

A smile costs nothing, but gives much.

It enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give.

It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.

None is so rich that he can get along without it, and none so poor that he cannot be made rich by it.

A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters goodwill in business, and is the countersign of friendship.

It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and it is nature's best antidote for trouble.

Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen, for it is something that is of no value until it is given away.

Some people are too tired to give you a smile.  Give them one of yours, as no one needs a smile so much as one who has no more to give.

- Anonymous

Insider Secrets by Dr. Larry Majznerski

Teeth seldom need to be pulled for orthodontics.

I strongly believe that it is almost always better to leave all teeth intact when orthodontic treatment is needed.  Even in a mouth crowded with teeth, there are new options that can help avoid tooth extractions.  Non-extraction philosophy helps ensure more attractive facial aesthetics later in life and eliminates the immediate trauma and cost involved in having teeth removed. 

Smile With Confidence

Our smiles are a big part of our identity and how we are perceived by our peers.  Consider this - in a recent survey of more than 1,000 Americans (age 18 and over), 72% of the respondents agreed that people of all ages with healthy straight teeth are typically treated better in social situations than those with noticeably crooked teeth.  Conversely, nearly half said that crooked teeth leave a negative first impression. 

With the discreet technology of Inspire ICE, it's easier than ever to improve your smile and experience the difference. 

If you want straighter teeth but are concerned about how you'll look with braces, ask Dr. Majznerski about Inspire ICE, the highest quality aesthetic braces on the market.  Their patented sapphire material makes Inspire ICE the only crystal-clear braces available.  They're not only discreet, they're virtually invisible.  Click on the following link for more information about Inspire ICE:

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