Question: I love your "Real People Real Results" pictures in the newspaper. How do you find those people?

Dr. Herman's Answer: They are my patients from all over the Four Corners area! When I finish a patient’s treatment, I ask them or they ask me if they can have their new smile featured in the newspaper. I am excited with how well the patient's face and smile appear and the patient is pleased with what we accomplished together. I have even been asked if the happy patients are models! We are proud of our patients and their special talents, accomplishments and stories—that’s why we enjoy featuring them in our monthly promotions. We hope you take pleasure in seeing your friends and neighbors featured in the ads too!

Question: When I finished braces, you placed a wired retainer on the back of my front upper and lower teeth. I also received a clear removable retainer to wear at night. Why two types of retainers?

Dr. Herman's Answer: Multiple retainers are provided to make it easier on you to maintain your newly straightened smile. Retainer wear is extremely important. If retainers are not worn as directed teeth will move. The glued on retainers allow you to wear the clear removable retainer only at night. This combination makes retainer wear more convenient and also helps you from losing your retainer. If you only have one type of retainer, glued on or removable, you have no backup. No backup is bad because teeth without retainers, can and will move!