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

BRRRR! It may still be chilly outside (10 degrees today!), but can you believe we’re only a couple of months away from spring? Drs. Katie and Lee Graber, as well as the rest of the team at Graber Orthodontics want to know: What are 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!

Stay warm!

Ask Drs. Graber: What's the advantage of the Damon™ System?

We've blogged about the advantage of the Damon System at Graber Orthodontics in the past, and today thought we'd remind you about the advantage of Damon Braces when performed by Drs. Graber.

A lot of our patients, (especially you parents!) come to Drs. Lee and Katie Graber thinking traditional braces are the only answer to straight teeth. Here at Graber Orthodontics, we offer the Damon System, a revolutionary new braces system that can give you better results in less time!

At this point, you probably have a couple of questions, such as:

Am I right for the Damon System?

Drs. Graber will evaluate your eligibility for the Damon System, and the procedure can be performed for children and adults alike!

What makes Damon braces better?

Probably the biggest advantage of Damon braces over traditional brackets is the amount of time and effort involved. Graber Orthodontics can often cut months off of the total treatment time for patients using the Damon System, and less visits to our office are necessary to make adjustments.

In addition, the Damon System brackets are:

• Cleaner- Damon brackets don’t have the elastic of traditional brackets, and are less prone to all the plaque buildup that your dentist warns you about!
• Discreet- Damon braces are smaller and have fewer parts than traditional brackets, making them less noticeable and more comfortable.
• No tightening- With the Damon system, Drs. Graber can position your teeth and avoid frequent adjustments. This also reduces the need for complicated tooth extractions or surgery.

If you have been thinking about an orthodontic procedure, come see us at Graber Orthodontics for an assessment to see if the Damon System is right for you!

Happy Wednesday!

Graber Orthodontics want to know: What helps you relax in our office?

Drs. Graber understand people aren't always 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 Graber Orthodontics that puts you at ease or makes you comfortable? Is it something about our pleasant environment? Our friendly staff? Drs. Graber themselves?

Let us know because we just love getting patient reviews!

The advantage of SureSmile® at Graber Orthodontics

Does the thought of having braces bring you down? Drs. Graber and our team at Graber Orthodontics understand that one of the biggest concerns for orthodontic patients with braces is the length of their treatment.

But you’re in luck, because Drs. Graber specialize in SureSmile, high-tech braces that are revolutionizing the orthodontic industry. SureSmile, which combines digital 3-D imaging, has computer-aided treatment planning and customized archwires to straighten teeth about 40 percent faster than traditional braces. The SureSmile program calculates the exact shape and pattern of the teeth and bends and cuts the braces wires, with more precision than traditional braces.

There are three steps. First, we identify the initial tooth position with the patented OraScanner, a wand with a tiny camera attached. The OraScanner creates a precise 3-D digital model of your mouth, which is then uploaded into software that lets Drs. Graber view your mouth and teeth from any angle. Next, the SureSmile system allows us to create your entire treatment plan prior to treatment, using special computer software to analyze the 3-D model of your mouth and develop a custom archwire treatment. Finally, SureSmile’s robotic technology bends Shape Memory Alloy archwires, which can “remember” your prescription.

Results

With SureSmile’s specially programmed archwires, your teeth move more directly into their intended positions. The result for our patients is shortened treatment time and a more comfortable experience in braces.

Once the braces are on it’s only a matter of time before they are taken off revealing beautiful, straight, healthy teeth. With traditional braces a patient is expected to schedule 18 to 20 office visits over two years. With SureSmile, patients average seven to 10 visits and can have their braces off within half the time!

If you’re considering orthodontic treatment, and braces are on the horizon, give us a call!