July 29th, 2016
If you are undergoing orthodontic treatment with Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek, we bet you would probably welcome any innovation that could reduce the time you spend wearing braces.
Our team at Garai Orthodontic Specialist is proud to offer our patients AcceleDent, an innovative device designed to increase your rate of tooth movement as well as potentially decrease your overall treatment time.
AcceleDent is a comfortable, lightweight, hands-free device that is held between your teeth for 20 minutes a day while you undergo treatment with Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek. Using microvibrations that help stimulate bone movement, AcceleDent complements the controlled force braces provide to help bring your teeth into ideal alignment.
AcceleDent, which is easy to use and clean, is compatible with both teen and adult patients, and allows patients to enjoy everyday activities during the 20 minutes each day. Simply press the removable mouthpiece into the activator, bite down firmly enough to hold the device in place, and turn on AcceleDent.
A study has indicated that AcceleDent is an effective treatment in safely speeding bone movement, and can even reduce the time you spend wearing braces 38 to 50 percent faster than usual.
To learn if AcceleDent is right for you, please give us a call at our convenient Vienna, VA & Great Falls VA office to schedule an initial appointment with Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek.
July 29th, 2016
If you are undergoing orthodontic treatment with Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek, we bet you would probably welcome any innovation that could reduce the time you spend wearing braces.
Our team at Garai Orthodontic Specialist is proud to offer our patients AcceleDent, an innovative device designed to increase your rate of tooth movement as well as potentially decrease your overall treatment time.
AcceleDent is a comfortable, lightweight, hands-free device that is held between your teeth for 20 minutes a day while you undergo treatment with Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek. Using microvibrations that help stimulate bone movement, AcceleDent complements the controlled force braces provide to help bring your teeth into ideal alignment.
AcceleDent, which is easy to use and clean, is compatible with both teen and adult patients, and allows patients to enjoy everyday activities during the 20 minutes each day. Simply press the removable mouthpiece into the activator, bite down firmly enough to hold the device in place, and turn on AcceleDent.
A study has indicated that AcceleDent is an effective treatment in safely speeding bone movement, and can even reduce the time you spend wearing braces 38 to 50 percent faster than usual.
To learn if AcceleDent is right for you, please give us a call at our convenient Vienna, VA & Great Falls VA office to schedule an initial appointment with Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek.
July 22nd, 2016
Most of our patients at Garai Orthodontic Specialist will need to wear rubber bands at some point during their orthodontic treatment. The main reason our patients are instructed to wear rubber bands is to correct their bite. If your teeth do not fit together properly, Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek will recommend that rubber bands be used. Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek may also recommend using rubber bands to close or open spaces.
Rubber bands are a critical part of your treatment, and wearing them as Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek and our team recommend will help move your teeth into the desired position. Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek may ask you to wear your rubber bands full time, meaning that they should only be taken out when you brush and floss your teeth three times a day. Other times, you may be asked to only wear them part-time, like only during the day or only during sleep.
If you still have any questions about orthodontic rubber bands, we invite you to give us a call or ask us during your next adjustment appointment. Remember, wearing rubber bands as prescribed by Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek is an important step during your treatment, and can reduce the time you have your braces. If you lose your rubber bands or run out, stop by our Vienna, VA & Great Falls VA office and pick up more!
July 15th, 2016
When you get your braces, Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek and our staff will also give you a list of foods you should not eat and things you should not do. Pay particular attention to these items to keep your teeth and braces safe.
Charms belong on bracelets. While you can decorate your braces with colored bands, hanging a charm off them is a bad idea. If you bite down on the charm, you could damage your braces or your teeth. You could also swallow your jewelry.
Never use your teeth as a bottle opener. This is just as important when you are wearing braces. While braces straighten your teeth, your teeth are moving in the process. That makes them weaker, and the metal in the braces does not make them invincible. Invest in a bottle opener; you can buy one for a few dollars, which is much less expensive than having to replace your braces.
Contrary to what you might think, your braces are not designed to work as a radio. There are tales of people who have picked up radio signals from dental fillings or braces. While this is remotely possible, attaching an antenna to your mouth is just not a good idea. You will get better quality music from a radio.
On the other hand, you can still kiss someone while wearing braces. In fact, even if both of you wear braces, the chances of your getting locked together are almost negligible. However, to avoid cutting your partner’s lips, kiss with caution.
If you have any questions about taking care of your braces, please ask Dr. Allen Garai & Dr. Karen Tratensek and our staff. We want you to get the best results from your treatment without needless delays.
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