SR Orthodontics want to know: What are you up to in January?

BRRRR! It may still be chilly outside (8 degrees tonight!), but can you believe we’re only a couple of months away from spring? Drs. Sellke and Reily and the team at SR Orthodontics want to know: What were you doing in January? What have you accomplished this year? Are you keeping up with your New Year’s Resolution? Any big mid-winter break plans? Anything exciting going on in your life?

If you have any photos or videos that you would like to share with us, please send them our way or call our office and ask how! Have a great rest of the week!

Age 7, the magic number, from SR Orthodontics

Many parents assume they must wait until a child has all of his or her permanent teeth to see Drs. Sellke and Reily, only to find that treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Some orthodontic problems are easier to correct while the jaw is still growing. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven?

Ok, so what’s so great about age seven, you ask? Enough permanent teeth have arrived for Drs. Sellke or Reily to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or “bad bite.” Also, the incisors have begun to come in, and problems such as crowding, deep bites and open bites can be detected.

Orthodontic evaluation at an early age provides one of two positive outcomes: For some, early identification or problems will lead to easier or shorter orthodontic treatment in the future. For others, a healthy prognosis will provide immediate peace of mind.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and detrimental to good oral hygiene. So if your child is nearing age 7, give us a call at SR Orthodontics to schedule an appointment.

Ask SR Orthodontics: Why Invisalign Teen™?

The team at SR Orthodontics realize image is everything. At an age when image is so important, just the thought of having metal brackets and wires attached to teeth may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today's teens. But, there is a clear alternative to traditional braces! Drs. Reily and Sellke thought we'd remind you that Invisalign Teen™ gives you a whole new way to wear braces for a "clearly" amazing smile!

For many teens, Invisalign Teen offers a trouble-free, clear alternative to traditional braces; and not only that, but it offers them the chance to have straight teeth without losing self-confidence!

So how does Invisalign Teen work? Invisalign Teen works in the same way as Invisalign, but with a few added characteristics tailored specifically to teenagers’ lifestyles. For instance, Invisalign Teen is designed with “compliance indicators” that fade from dark to light during the two week period that particular tray is used and once it has faded teens know to change trays. Each aligner comes with up to six free individual replacement aligners in case the original aligner ends up lost or broken. Another big benefit for the patient!

The treatment period for Invisalign Teen varies from nine to 18 months. If your teen is considering orthodontic treatment, please give us a call, and we’ll answer any questions you may have about Invisalign Teen.

What puts you at ease at SR Orthodontics?

Drs. Terry Sellke and Don Reily understand not everyone is thrilled to see their orthodontist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: What is it about SR Orthodontics that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment? Our friendly staff? Drs. Sellke or Reily themselves?

Let us know by posting here or by giving us a call!