I'm getting my braces put on today - what can I expect?

What can I expect?

Getting braces put on can be a little scarey and you probably have a lot of questions?  

-Will it hurt?

-What are all the things the clinician and dentist use to put the braces on?

-What can I eat after I have my braces put on? 

-Will I know how to take care of my braces?

We asked one of our patients if she would mind if we video taped her getting her braces put on and she said that we could!  Over the next few weeks I will blog about what you can expect the day you come to our office to get your braces put on.  I hope it helps to answer some of the questions you may have. 

Why do I need to wear the dark sun glasses?



Why do you use those large plastic things that stretch my lips apart?

Okay - I hope that answered a few of your questions.  Next week I will continue this blog with more clips from the video.  We will see how the individual brackets are placed on each tooth and how the wire is put in and held in place. 

Permanent Retainers

Permanent Retainers/Bonded Retainers

After orthodontics, teeth tend to want to shift toward their original pre-treatment position.  Traditional removable retainers have been an unreliable solution to prevent this problem.  However, Dr. Majznerski has had great success with permanent bonded retainers.  What is a bonded retainer?

The bonded retainer is placed in such a way that the patient is able to pass dental floss between each of their teeth.  There is special dental floss called "Floss Threaders" that we give each of our patients that have a bonded retainer and they are instructed as to how to use this floss. 





Patients love bonded retainers because they are reliable, hassle free, don't get lost and are invisible, even when flashing your broad new perfect smile. 

  

Invisalign WOWS

Invisalign "WOWS"

Below are before and after photographs of four patients Dr. Majznerski treated with Invisalign.

         Before                                               After

Case 1 - 14 Months Treatment

Case 2 - 19 Months Treatment

 



Case 3 - 14 Weeks Treatment (Upper Treatment only)

Case 4 - 21 Months Treatment

Invisalign Facts:

• Invisalign uses very gentle forces
• Invisalign is usually more convenient as Invisalign patients are seen approximately every 8 weeks so kids miss less school
• Invisalign can be the treatment of choice over braces especially for patients with many crowns and fillings
• Invisalign patients can brush and floss as usual
• Invisalign can be more comfortable
• Invisalign patients generally have healthier gum tissues, especially teenagers

Stop putting it off - Call today for a cost-free consultation. 

616.531.1811

  

Invisalign Teen Summer Promotion



Teens can now have a GREAT smile without braces for the same fee!

What is Invisalign?
Invisalign moves teeth comfortably with a series of custom-made, removable, nearly invisible aligners.

What is Invisalign Teen?
Invisalign Teen is specifically designed for teens and common teenage orthodontic problems and offers the same effective technology of regular Invisalign.

Benefits of Invisalign Teen:

• One of the major benefits of Invisalign treatment is that our patients hardly have to miss any school!  Our patients only have to be seen once every two months.
• It's removable for good hygiene - You can brush and floss normally, which can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. 
• You can still eat when you want - Because the aligners are removable and should be removed when you eat you don't have to worry about what you eat.

We are offering a Invisalign Teen - Summer Promotion!

Begin Invisalign Teen treatment between May 31st and July 28th for the same fee as our clear braces.

Call today to schedule your Complimentary Appointment:

616.531.1811

For more information about Invisalign Teen, click on the following link:

http://smilesbydrm.com/Invisalign/InvisalignTeen/tabid/204/Default.aspx

Beautiful Smiles Club

Congratulations Deandra on getting your braces off. 

 Your now a member of our
"Beautiful Smiles Club"!

We Just Want To Say Thanks!

Refer A Friend Rewards

For over 20 years we have enjoyed bringing beautiful smiles to life and would like to show our thanks.  The highest compliment our patients can give is the referral of their family and friends.  We want to recognize the trust you have in our practice.  In order to show our appreciation we would like to introduce you to our new Refer A Friend Rewards program.

This program gives you the opportunity to help a friend make a very well-informed decision about their treatment while giving you the chance to earn a $100 Visa gift card (or $50 if they start limited treatment or early treatment for children) when your friend starts complete/comprehensive treatment.  What a great way to help a friend and be rewarded for your confidence in us at the same time!

To print referral cards, click on the following link:

http://www.smilesbydrm.com/Portals/0/Refer%20A%20Friend%20Rewards/Postcard%20for%20Website.pdf

For complete details of this exciting opportunity, visit our website. 

We just want to say Thank You! 

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