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August 2012

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MONTHLY JOURNAL OF BURLESON ORTHODONTICS

SpectacularSmiles
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Unconventional Treatment P.1
Root Canal Facts P.2 What is Surgical Orthodontics? P.3

Whats Your Dream?

Whether your dream is to raise a family, start a new business, or learn a new spectacular hobby, confidence has a lot to do with your success. If there is something that is causing your confidence in yourself or your ability to suffer, it will affect your effectiveness. If your smile is less than what your have dreamed of, we are here to help! All About Your Schedule In todays world, time is truly a commodity. We know your time is precious and we keep that in mind in the details. Evening and Saturday appointments, short wait times and text and email reminders are all available to make sure your time remains that- yours. Custom Treatment Plans One of the keys to confidence is feeling at ease with the choices presented to you. Between traditional orthodontic appliances, lingual braces, and Invisalign, we have a choice that will fit your needs and your budget. Call Samantha or Danielle today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Well give you the options that will best work for you and start you on the journey to your new spectacular smile.

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Is Invisalign Right for You?

The fact is, most of us arent born with a red carpet smile. And thats where we can help. Of course, orthodontic treatment helps make your teeth stay strong, healthy and become perfectly-aligned. But did you know you can get the beautiful straight teeth youve always wanted without traditional braces, wires and brackets? We are proud to oer an alternative option for straightening teeth called Invisalign. This state-of-the-art proven technology uses a series of invisible, removable and comfortable aligners to gradually straighten your teeth. The aligners are discrete and no one can tell youre wearing them. So, you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Another benet is that brushing and ossing during the Invisalign treatment process are no problem. Invisalign aligners are also comfortable, with no metal to cause mouth abrasions and sores during treatment. And, with no If youve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, your next step is a complimentary consultation. Please give us a call to set one up! A consultation at our oce can determine if Invisalign is right for you. See you soon! Finally, you may view your own virtual treatment plan when you begin treatment, so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete. Common conditions that can be corrected with Invisalign include : crowding of the teeth, spacing, deep overbite, cross bite, rotated or crooked teeth, aring of the upper front teeth and underbites. Treatment length varies with complexity of the bite correction but averages between 12 and 14 months in our oce. Appointment intervals average every 8-10 weeks and last 15-45 minutes. metal and wires involved, you often spend less time at our oce getting adjustments.

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The History of Orthodontics

Wanting straight teeth is not simply an a iction of modern man- even in ancient times people sought help to x crooked teeth. Ancient Egyptians have been found mummi ed with early versions of orthodontic bands around their teeth. Both Aristotle and Hippocrates discussed dental conditions and ways to straighten teeth. So what did it take for ancient interventions to become todays eld of orthodontics? In the 1700s French dentist Pierre Fauchard wrote a famous dental book with an entire chapter focused on straightening teeth. He also designed the Bandeau appliance, presumably the rst orthodontic device. Despite the use of these appliances, the term orthodontics was not used until the mid-1800s by Joachim Lafoulon. Despite these advances, however, the true advance of orthodontics into its current form did not occur until the early 1900s. During this era, Edward H. Angle proposed a classi cation system that is still in use today for determining types of malocclusions, or bad bites. Angle also formed the American Society of Orthodontia, which is now the governing board of orthodontics, the American Assoication of Orthodontics (AAO). It also wasnt until the 1900s that orthodontists began using metals gold, platinum and silver in old fashioned orthodontic brackets. Stainless steel was available in the 1930s but it wasnt until the 1950s that its use was considered acceptable in orthodontics. Up until the 1970s, orthodontic brackets wrapped all the way around teeth. This is because the adhesive that kept these brackets in place wasnt strong enough to keep the current bracket design in place until then. From the 1970s until now, orthodontics has come a long way. Advances such as selfligating brackets and heat-activated nickeltitanium wires are already being used in our o ce. In addition, clear aligners, such as what is used in Invisalign technology were developed in the last 50 years. Todays technology provides a braces experience that has never been better. With smaller, sleeker, and more-polished braces than weve ever had, the amount of discomfort during treatment is surprisingly minimal to non-existent. Many parents are shocked that their child can complete orthodontic treatment with little-to-no discomfort. Compared to what many of us experienced as children with braces, this is a completely di erent world! What will be the next big thing in orthodontics? Through our a liation with teaching at UMKC and Childrens Mercy Hospital, youre certain to be one of the rst to know! Dr. Burlesons prediction : advances in technology will allow customized braces for each patient through reduced cost, much like what we use for the advanced Incognito braces on the inside of your teeth by 3M (currently at $10,000 +). Advances in technology should make this option available to more patients as the cost becomes more attractive.

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Play Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!

A lot of our patients play sports, and now is a great time to remind all of you to take care of both your mouth and appliances while participating in sports especially contact sports such as soccer, football and basketball. One of the most important pieces of sports equipment you can wear on the eld is a mouth guard. A well- tted mouth guard allows you to breathe and speak more clearly, in addition to protecting your mouth and appliances. Only by using a mouth guard can athletes avoid serious mouth and jaw injuries. The next time youre in for an adjustment appointment, we encourage you to let us know if youre playing or planning to play any sports. We can produce a mouth guard customized to your mouth that will work best for you. Here are another ve quick tips for keeping yourself safe during sports activities: Wear a helmet Stretch before and after a game or practice Wear protective eyewear Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin Be observant, even as a spectator

Patient Spotlight

In the event that a dental injury occurs, do not hesitate to contact your dentist, orthodontist or oral surgeon. Quick action is required in order to save a tooth that has been knocked out. If possible, replace the tooth into the socket. If unable to insert the tooth, place it in milk and bring it directly to your dentists o ce. Teeth that have been out of the mouth for more than 30-60 minutes have a much lower rate of long-term survival. You may have heard advice to hold the tooth in your mouth on the way to the dentist. We no longer recommend this due to the risk for swallowing or aspirating the tooth. Milk is the next-best solution. Do not place the tooth in water or in an envelope. This allows the cells on the root surface to die and the chance for long-term survival of the tooth is low. We hope this helps! You can always contact us if you have any questions!

Hailey Baker
Hailey Baker is a Burleson Orthodontics patient who is committed to using her time and talents to help others. Hailey just graduated high school in southwest Missouri. She plans on continuing her education at Truman College in Chicago, Illinois where she will major in child development. She hopes to pursue a career in social work and to focus on helping children in difficult family situations. She attended the same church for 10 years and was very active in the youth group. With her youth group, she attended several mission trips and participated in community betterment projects. In her free-time, Hailey enjoys volunteering time for an environmental group for area clean-ups. She also enjoys reading, nannying for her nephew, and photography. Thank you Hailey for being a great steward of your time and talents. We are so proud and honored to have patients like you! Do You Know Someone Accomplishing Great Things? Send Your Story to the Burleson Orthodontics Newsletter at :
Ashley.Popejoy@BurlesonOrtho.com

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This Months Q&A Braces

Q: How long after I get my braces o do I have to wear my retainer? Retainer wear is a very important part of treatment and cannot be ignored. Great job in recognizing that wearing your retainers is something you must do after the braces come o ! The answer is based on how long you want to guarantee that your teeth will stay straight after braces. In other words, you should wear your braces as long as you can, presumably on some level for the rest of your life. Why so long? Well, the months after braces removal are the most sensitive and teeth are likely to move during that time. Also, as we age, our teeth tend to crowd in a natural aging process.

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Show Off Your Spectacular Smile

We never get tired of showing off our gorgeous patients and their beautiful new smiles. Check out these actual Burleson Orthodontics patients and their spectacular smiles. Have you started your journey to the smile of your dreams? Best in the Northland!
Thank you! YOU voted us Best in the Northland this year and we couldnt be more excited and honored. Thank you to all our patients and friends who have put their trust in our practice and given us the opportunity to help you achieve your most spectacular smile. Heres to you and continued years of exceeding your expectations!

Spectacular Smiles Issue 21 August 2012

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