If you wish that your smile revealed straighter teeth, we have the solution for you – and it’s a simple one! At our office, we offer SureSmile technology as a more comfortable and attractive alternative to traditional braces. SureSmile can be applied to just about anyone, of any age, and helps correct crooked or rotated […]
Category: Braces
Wearing Braces: The Do’s and Don’ts of Good Oral Care
It is not impossible to practice good oral care while wearing braces. In fact, it’s absolutely necessary! You’ve made a large investment in your child’s physical and emotional health, so it’s vital to monitor their oral hygiene habits. The good news is that even the dreaded “white spot” lesions that are caused by decalcification of […]
How It Works: FAQs About SureSmile Invisible Aligners
If your smile is not exactly what you’d like it to be because of crooked teeth, or if your bite gives you trouble, you may have thought about having your teeth fixed. But who wants to have those clunky metal brackets glued onto your teeth with awkward wires? SureSmile may be the answer for you! […]
Taking Care of Teeth and Gums With Braces
If your child or teen has traditional braces to straighten the teeth, their teeth need special care. Now more than ever it’s essential to practice good oral hygiene. The brackets and wires offer far too many tiny spaces that can trap food particles. If these bits of food aren’t removed on a timely basis, plaque […]
College Student Makes 3D Braces
Not too long ago, a college student made the headlines for making his own braces using his school’s 3D printer for about $60. This is not a student of a dental school, or any medical field whatsoever. Amos Dudley of New Jersey Institute of Technology was self conscious of his teeth but didn’t have the […]
Why is SureSmile Right for You?
Invisible braces are one of many great inventions of modern dentistry. Sure Smile uses a series of clear, custom, removable aligners. Each aligner moves your teeth just a little bit at a time until you achieve the desired result. The obvious benefits are that you don’t have to deal with unsightly metal brackets or wires. […]
At The Dentist, New Fairfield Kids “Brace” For Bad News
The first time they hear the word “braces,” New Fairfield kids usually have an image in their mind of the enormous cartoon caricatures they’ve seen on television: sad, lumbering children burdened by piles of metal and wire. Even before they learn the first thing about orthodontics, New Fairfield children might think they’re destined for a lifetime of […]
Adult Braces: The Best Time For Orthodontics Is Now
If you’re interested in having a straighter, more functional set of teeth, but as an adult think the best years for orthodontics are behind you, think again: more and more adults are finding great results with braces and other orthodontics well beyond their tender years. The best time for an orthodontic program is when you […]