SmileOdontics – “a great smile is a good investment”

You are the WINNER of our Grand Opening – Grand Prize for FREE BRACES! We held the drawing after having many people attend and what a wonderful way to end the day and kick-off our business. We look forward to beginning her treatment in our new office and welcome anyone interested in orthodontic treatment to stop in and say “hello!” Be sure to check back as we will be giving away another FREE Orthodontic Treatment.

WOW! The Big Day has come and what a wonderful opportunity to meet with other Dental Professionals, Business Professionals and fellow Mason Chamber Members. We were truly impressed with the quality of people who attended and shared in our special day – THANK YOU. We are excited to bring our services to the area and look forward to many more fun activities like today.

• Wear your retainers full time, until the doctor instructs otherwise.
• Take your retainers out when eating… and always put retainers in their case! (Most appliances are lost in school lunch rooms or restaurants.)
• Clean retainers thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Use warm but not hot water. Brushing retainers removes the plaque, and eliminates odors. Efferdent or other orthodontic appliance cleaners can be used, but do not take the place of brushing.
• When retainers are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in a retainer case. Pets love to chew on them!
• Initially, you may find it difficult to speak. Practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud to get used to them faster.
• Retainers are breakable, so treat them with care. If retainers are lost or broken call us immediately.
• If you have any questions or concerns about your retainers, or your retainers need adjusting, call us. Do not try to adjust them yourself.
• Always bring your retainers to your appointments.
• Retainer replacement is expensive… with proper care they will last for years!
• Remove retainers when swimming.
• Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.

We make every effort to be on time for our patients, and ask that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify us immediately. Cancel only if it is an emergency. It is difficult to reschedule you since most appointments are made 4 to 8 weeks in advance. Repeated offenses can result in additional fees, longer than expected treatment time and / or the termination of treatment.

• Chewy foods: bagels, hard rolls, licorice
• Crunchy foods: popcorn, ice, chips
• Sticky foods: caramels, gum
• Hard foods: nuts, candy
• Foods you have to bite into: corn on the cob, apples, carrots
• Chewing on hard things (for example, pens, pencils or fingernails) can damage the braces.

Damaged braces can cause treatment to take longer than expected.  While it may seem like a good idea to have that favorite snack – consider what it might cause you in the long run.

• Wear your expander all the time. That means all day, during meals, and while sleeping.
• Remove your expander only to brush your teeth. Brush your expander at least twice a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste.

• Turn your expansion screws as instructed. Insert the key into the hole and turn toward the arrow.
• If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, stop turning the expander.