The advantage of SureSmile® at SR Orthodontics

A couple of weeks ago, Drs. Sellke and Reily posted a blog about SureSmile technology featured on the popular ABC show "The Doctors."

If the thought of having braces bring you down, remember Drs. Sellke and Reily specialize in SureSmile, high-tech braces that are revolutionizing the orthodontic industry. SureSmile, which combines digital 3-D imaging, has computer-aided treatment planning and customized archwires to straighten teeth about 40 percent faster than traditional braces. The SureSmile program calculates the exact shape and pattern of the teeth and bends and cuts the braces wires, with more precision than traditional braces.

There are three steps. First, Drs. Sellke and Reily identify the initial tooth position with the patented OraScanner, a wand with a tiny camera attached. The OraScanner creates a precise 3-D digital model of your mouth, which is then uploaded into software that lets Drs. Sellke and Reily view your mouth and teeth from any angle. Next, the SureSmile system allows us to create your entire treatment plan prior to treatment, using special computer software to analyze the 3-D model of your mouth and develop a custom archwire treatment. Finally, SureSmile’s robotic technology bends Shape Memory Alloy archwires, which can “remember” your prescription.

And the results?

With SureSmile’s specially programmed archwires, your teeth move more directly into their intended positions. The result for our patients is shortened treatment time and a more comfortable experience in braces.

Once the braces are on it’s only a matter of time before they are taken off revealing beautiful, straight, healthy teeth. With traditional braces a patient is expected to schedule 18 to 20 office visits over two years. With SureSmile, patients average seven to 10 visits and can have their braces off within half the time!

If you’re considering orthodontic treatment, and braces are on the horizon, give us a call! Happy New Year from the entire team at Sellke Reily Orthodontics!

Happy Holidays from Drs. Sellke and Reily

In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as Drs. Sellke and Reily and their team at SR Orthodontics reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2010? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to
getting this year?

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays. Stay warm, and don’t forget to stay away from those sweets!

--The team at SR Orthodontics

SureSmile makes the rounds on ABC’s “The Doctors” - Drs. Sellke and Reily

On a recent episode of ABC's "The Doctors," Dr. Thomas Lee of Oxnard, California, was interviewed in front of a live audience and demonstrated SureSmile technology and discussed treatment benefits for orthodontists and their patients. Dr. Lee's 14-year-old patient, Nina, who had just completed SureSmile treatment, was part of the segment as well, and spoke positively about her SureSmile treatment experience.

SureSmile is a software program that facilitates the precise positioning of a patient’s teeth placement for orthodontic braces. Did you know Drs. Sellke and Reily are certified SureSmile providers? Give us a call and ask for more information!

Have a great weekend!

Patient reviews for SR Orthodontics

Drs. Sellke and Reily love getting patient reviews. And lately, SR Orthodontics, serving Antioch, Grayslake and surrounding communities, has been getting some pretty great patient testimonials! We thought we'd share some with you today! Happy Thursday!

"They are conveniently located, they are on time, very friendly and the office is so easy going. They Drs. are awesome too." ~ Ken P.

"Dr. Reily has always been extremely efficient, knowledgeable and courteous. The staff has always been very helpful, friendly and patient." ~ Allen M.

"They are very friendly and put my daughter at ease. I trust their judgment when it comes to which treatment is most appropriate." ~ Gayle D.

"We love the friendly, helpful doctors and staff. They are always very helpful with any questions and they go out of their way to make sure every aspect of both my children's treatments are taken care of. They go so far as to remind you when the local farmer's market is in operation so you can arrive early for easier parking and assist by sending copies of receipts for flex spending. Your whole team is wonderful!" ~ Lisa J.

"Excellent reputation within community; friendly & caring staff; professional office atmosphere." ~ Sandy F.

A great braces-friendly fall recipe! From SR Orthodontics

Fall is here, and sometimes we here at SR Orthodontics just feel like a hot delicious meal is in order. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) fall dish that is sure to delight. Drs. Sellke and Reily would like to remind you that a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment.

Pasta Pomodorini
Ingredients:
•¾ pound spaghetti or spaghetti
•¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
•¼ cup sliced garlic
•½ teaspoon finely minced Calabrian chilies, or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
•1 pint small cherry tomatoes, stems removed, crushed between your thumb and forefinger
•Sea salt, preferably gray salt
•½ cup fresh basil leaves, each torn into 2 or 3 pieces
•Wedge of Parmesan cheese

Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta. While the pasta cooks, heat the 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the garlic and cook until the slivers are golden brown and crisp, then add the chilies and cook for about 30 seconds. Raise the heat to high and add the tomatoes. Simmer briskly to soften the tomatoes and thicken the juices, about 3 minutes. Season with salt. When the pasta is al dente, scoop out about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Return the pasta to the warm pot off the heat. Add the sauce and the basil and mix well. Add some of the reserved cooking water if the pasta seems dry. Transfer to a warmed serving bowl and grate Parmesan over the top to taste. Drizzle with a little more olive oil. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

Enjoy this great fall dish and have a great rest of the week!
--The team at SR Orthodontics