I hear that you correct crooked teeth problems without taking out teeth using a high-tech system of braces. Does that really work?

Yes, for 12 years I have treated 98% of my patients without taking out any teeth, but sometimes I hear that people still have questions. I use the high-tech Damon System of Braces, which allows me to treat almost all of my patients without taking out teeth. If you are advised that you must have teeth taken out to correct a crowding or bite problem, please afford me the opportunity to provide you a second opinion. Please call 1-800-4-BRACES for a free consultation.

On my child's last appointment she got her braces adjusted, an exam, a cleaning and one filling. It was great – I was able to combine three appointments into just one visit! Why did you hire a dentist and start providing dental services?

I expanded our services because patients and parents kept requesting that we provide additional dental care. Another reason is a 2011 study on orthodontic treatment that found a separation of responsibilities between doctors during orthodontic treatment had less satisfactory outcomes for a significant number of patients. This study convinced me that providing an environment where dental and orthodontic services could be completed together could help my patients’ dental health during treatment. Patients at my office are welcome to continue services with their existing dental providers or use the dental services at my office for convenience. Call 1-800-4Braces for your free consultation.

I have heard of fluoride treatment at the dentist’s office to help prevent cavities. What is fluoride varnish?

Fluoride varnish is a type of topical fluoride that is "painted" on the teeth and dries quickly. The 2.36% strength varnish has been shown to be very effective in preventing cavities. Cavity varnish is rapidly replacing the 1.23% fluoride gel as the procedure of choice for topical fluoride cavity protection. Almost all patients like the varnish much better than the gel for two main reasons. First, the varnish is quickly painted on teeth with a small brush, while the gel is delivered in a big foam tray that has to be in a patient's mouth for 4 minutes. Additionally, patients can eat 15 minutes after the varnish is placed, but with the gel, it is best to wait several hours before eating to maximize its preventive benefits. My hygienist routinely recommends varnish during orthodontic treatment to prevent cavities.