Braces Installation at Buckman Orthodontics

Last week we showed the process for removing braces. Today, we show how it all starts -- installation. This "edited" version provides a good idea of the various steps involved from etching (the cool blue ink on your teeth) to curing the glue (the cool blue light), and everything in between.

Braces Removal

From the first day they go on, orthodontist patients with braces look forward to the day when they come off. Not only will their teeth be straight, they won't have to worry about special brushing and flossing procedures, and they can resume eating apples, chewing gum and other "hard" foods not allowed with braces.

Here's what the braces removal process looks like in :60 on that special day!

It's never too late for a great smile

About 4.5 million Americans wear braces or other dental appliances to straighten their teeth, according to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Many more - an estimated 50 to 75 percent of the population - have some form of malocclusion or misaligned teeth and could benefit from orthodontic treatment.

Of the 4.5 million, it's certainly not all teenagers. What are many of the "older" patients opting for as a solution? Invisalign is a popular choice these days. This is a series of clear aligners that straightens teeth like metal braces and costs about the same, but is virtually invisible on your teeth.

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$2,500 toward an ortho treatment

We mentioned on Monday that today, April 1, we would be announcing a big new contest. Well, it's officially up on our Facebook page. We're going to give $2,500 toward an orthodontic treatment to one of our lucky fans.

First, we need to reach 1,000 fans by April 15. Once we achieve that, we'll then have a drawing out of the 1,000 fans for one person to receive the $2,500 grand prize to be used for an orthodontic treatment from Buckman Orthodontics.

We're very excited to be offering this great prize and hope all our patients will join in, invite their friends, and let someone they know enjoy the feeling of having a beautiful smile!