Category Archives: Natural Smiles through Orthodontic Specialists

Custom Orthodontics: All Smiles Are Not the Same

Posted on June 4, 2016 by drrodgerdroel

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 | Leave a comment

Orthodontic Phase 1: What About 12 Year Molars?

Posted on March 7, 2015 by drrodgerdroel

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 | Leave a comment

All You Need to Know About Orthodontic Retainers

Posted on July 12, 2014 by drrodgerdroel

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 →

Posted in American Association of Orthodontists, Dr. Rodger Droel, Droel Orthodontics, Natural Smiles through Orthodontic Specialists, Orthodonitic Specialist, Orthodontic Retainer | Leave a comment

Gap in Teeth of 7-Year-Old: Are Braces Needed?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by drrodgerdroel

I am frequently asked whether a gap in a child’s front teeth means that braces are always needed. My answer is, “Not necessarily.” Two years ago, a mother brought a 7-year-old girl into my office for an exam. The … Continue reading →

Posted in American Association of Orthodontists, Braces and Expanders, Braces and Expanders in Orthodontic Care, Dr. Rodger Droel, Droel Orthodontics, Natural Smiles through Orthodontic Specialists, Orthodonitic Specialist, Phase One Orthodontic Treatment, Questions and Answers about Orthodontic Care, Snowboarding Dentists | Tagged Best time for braces, does child with gap in teeth need braces, free orthodontic "wait and see" appointments, Gap in child's front teeth, Phase I orthodontic treatment may not be necessary, removing baby teeth to treat gap in child's permanent teeth, treating gap in child's teeth without braces | Leave a comment

Best Time to Get Braces

Posted on January 28, 2014 by drrodgerdroel

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 | Leave a comment

How Long Do I Have to Wear My Orthodontic Retainer?

Posted on March 31, 2013 by drrodgerdroel

The short answer: forever! As long as you want to maintain your beautiful new smile, we recommend wearing your retainer at night. Dr. Droel still wears his, many years after treatment. The mouth and teeth are constantly growing and changing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. Rodger Droel, Droel Orthodontics, Natural Smiles through Orthodontic Specialists, Orthodontic Retainer | Tagged how long to wear orthodontic retainer | Leave a comment

Considering a new orthodontist?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by drrodgerdroel

I often see patients in treatment who are moving to our area. Patients also come in because they had previous treatment but need straightening because they have not worn their retainers in years. Others are concerned because the treatments they … Continue reading →

Posted in American Association of Orthodontists, Braces and Expanders, Braces and Expanders in Orthodontic Care, Dental Insurance, Dr. Rodger Droel, Droel Orthodontics, Natural Smiles through Orthodontic Specialists, Orthodonitic Specialist, Orthodontic Specialist, Phase One Orthodontic Treatment, Planning the Cost of Braces, Questions and Answers about Orthodontic Care, Resources for Orthodontic Patients | Tagged child ready for full orthodontic treatment, child ready for Phase II orthodontics, Dr. Rodger Droel accepts all types of insurance for orthodontic care, Dr. Rodger Droel on unnecessary Phase One Treatment in Orthodontics, free exams by Dr. Rodger Droel for opinions on orthodontic care, Lino Lakes orthodontic office, match or better orthodontic insurance plan, orthodontic treatment taking too long, palatal expanders on children, Phase One orthodontic treatment leads to wearing braces twice, second or third orthodontic opinion, work with all insurance | Leave a comment

When Will I Get My Braces Off?

Posted on September 9, 2012 by drrodgerdroel

Your braces will come off when you have achieved the best possible smile for you. Usually that takes about 18-24 months. With his years of experience, having treated over 12,000 patients in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Dr. Rodger … Continue reading →

Posted in American Association of Orthodontists, Braces and Expanders, Droel Orthodontics, Natural Smiles through Orthodontic Specialists, Orthodonitic Specialist, Planning the Cost of Braces, Questions and Answers about Orthodontic Care, Uncategorized | Tagged all-inclusive orthodontic fee, benefits of orthodontic braces, best smile right on schedule, cooperation in children with braces, length of orthodontic treatment, no extra charge for extended orthodontic treatment, when braces come off | Leave a comment

Street Rods and Straight Teeth

Posted on June 28, 2012 by drrodgerdroel

This year in June I got to spend as much time as I wanted at the Back to the Fifties 2012 Weekend at the State Fairgrounds. Why? Because I brought two of my little granddaughters! Who knew that little girls … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. Rodger Droel, Droel Orthodontics, Natural Smiles through Orthodontic Specialists, Orthodonitic Specialist, Orthodontic Specialist, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Orthodontic Treatment Network? “Preferred Providers in Minneapolis/St. Paul?”

Posted on June 23, 2012 by drrodgerdroel

Do you have a list of “preferred providers” of orthodontic care in Minneapolis/St. Paul? Although Droel Orthodontics may not be on your Preferred Provider list, we work with ALL insurance. When you come in for your FREE INITIAL ORTHODONTIC EXAM, … Continue reading →

Posted in American Association of Orthodontists, Dental Insurance, Natural Smiles through Orthodontic Specialists, Orthodonitic Specialist, Planning the Cost of Braces | Tagged all-inclusive orthodontic fee, Orthod, Orthodontic Treatment Network, Preferred Providers in Minneapolis/St. Paul, work with all insurance | Leave a comment