Talking retainers with Drs. Lee and Katie Graber

If you recently completed treatment at Graber Orthodontics, our staff would like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Drs. Katie and Lee Graber will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers provide that stabilization. They are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adapt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed by Drs. Katie and Lee Graber is the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for a lifetime.

To learn more about the advantages of wearing retainers after your orthodontic treatment with Drs. Katie and Lee Graber, please read this helpful article about retainers from KidsHealth or give us a call!

Your turn! From Graber Orthodontics

Week after week, Drs. Katie and Lee Graber blog about important topics pertinent to orthodontic care and well-being. This week, we thought we’d step back and ask: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the always-changing field of orthodontics? What would you like us to focus on our blog? Let us know by posting here or on our Facebook fan page!

So… take it away and we’ll try to answer any questions you may have!

Invisalign Teen™ at Graber Orthodontics: What's the advantage?

Drs. Lee and Katie Graber know that for teens, image is everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having metal brackets and wires constantly attached to teeth may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today's teenagers. But... not to worry! There is a clear alternative to traditional braces! The team at Graber Orthodontics thought we'd remind you that Invisalign Teen™ gives you a whole new way to wear braces for a "clearly" amazing smile!

So how does Invisalign Teen work, you ask? Much in the same fashion as Invisalign, but with a few added characteristics tailored specifically to teenagers’ lifestyles. For instance, Invisalign Teen is designed with “compliance indicators” that fade from dark to light during the two week period that particular tray is used and once it has faded teens know to change trays. Each aligner comes with up to six free individual replacement aligners in case the original aligner ends up lost or broken. Another big benefit for the patient!

The treatment period for Invisalign Teen varies from nine to 18 months. If your teen is considering orthodontic treatment, please contact us and we’ll answer any questions you may have about Invisalign Teen. Drs. Lee and Katie Graber are certified Invisalign providers. We are a Premier Provider Practice, reflecting the number of our patients who have had Invisalign treatment.

Happy Tuesday!

Ask Drs. Graber: Who benefits from braces?

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Drs. Lee and Katie Graber will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road. If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Set up an appointment for a consultation and find out how adult orthodontics will transform your smile, as well as your life!