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Gaps and Crowding in Young Child’s Teeth?
Summer is a favorite time in my orthodontic office because many children are returning for their no-charge “wait and see” or “recall” appointments. I see children over a period of several years to monitor their growth and tooth development. Children … Continue reading
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Custom Orthodontics: All Smiles Are Not the Same
A common practice in orthodontic offices is to use a “standard” preformed nickel titanium arch wire, “one size fits all.” An upper and lower archwire of this “standard” type is pictured above. The trouble is that no individual mouth … Continue reading
Posted in American Association of Orthodontists, Dr. Rodger Droel, Droel Orthodontics, Natural Smiles through Orthodontic Specialists, Orthodonitic Specialist, Orthodontic Adjustments, Quality of Care in Orthodontics, Questions and Answers about Orthodontic Care
Tagged adjustments done by trained orthodontist, Custom orthodontics, nickel titanium "standard" archwire, stainless steel custom arch wire
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Orthodontic Phase 1: What About 12 Year Molars?
Have you been told that your 7, 8 or 9-year-old child needs a Phase 1 treatment? Before you go ahead, there is one important question you should ask the orthodontist: What are you going to do about the 12-year molars? … Continue reading
Posted in Droel Orthodontics, Natural Smiles through Orthodontic Specialists, Orthodonitic Specialist, Phase One Orthodontic Treatment, Planning the Cost of Braces, Questions and Answers about Orthodontic Care
Tagged 12-year molars in orthodontics, 2nd molars in orthodontics, Best time for braces, free orthodontic "wait and see" appointments
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How Much Do Braces Cost?
When you choose an orthodontist, cost is always a factor. Dr. Droel’s fees are reasonable and competitive. They are also ALL-INCLUSIVE. The fee quoted will include records, diagnosis, placing of braces, all adjustments (which are always done personally by Dr. … Continue reading
Posted in Broken Orthodontic Retainer, Dr. Rodger Droel, Droel Orthodontics, Orthodontic Retainer, Orthodontic Specialist, Planning the Cost of Braces, Quality of Care in Orthodontics, Questions and Answers about Orthodontic Care
Tagged Add-on costs of braces, Extended treatment time for braces, How much do braces cost?
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All You Need to Know About Orthodontic Retainers
When you or your child have an orthodontic exam, you are mainly thinking about how to get your teeth straight. At the exam, you should also take time to ask how the orthodontist plans to KEEP your teeth straight. You … Continue reading
Best Time to Get Braces
Last week in my office, I saw two different 12 1/2 year old boys for their free initial orthodontic exams. Because every individual is unique in growth, occlusion and tooth eruption, I gave them completely different recommendations. One boy would … Continue reading
Posted in Droel Orthodontics, Natural Smiles through Orthodontic Specialists, Questions and Answers about Orthodontic Care
Tagged Best time for braces, best time to start orthodontic treatment, free initial exam for orthodontics, orthodontic free "wait and see" appointments, orthodontic free recall appointments, orthodontic treatment without headgear
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Winter’s Over, Spring is on the Way!
I hope everyone had a wonderful winter. I was lucky enough to get in quite a few days on my snowboard–and a lot of them were powder days! Notice my big smile. I have to remind my patients to keep … Continue reading
Affordable Orthodontics and Natural Smiles 