Tell Feldman Orthodontics what's on your mind!

By now, you're probably familiar with our blog process: Week after week, Dr. Feldman and team write about important topics pertinent to orthodontic care and your well-being, including innovative orthodontic techniques offered here at Feldman Orthodontics.

This week, we thought we’d step back and ask you, our remarkable patients and readers: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the always-changing field of orthodontics? What would you like for our staff to focus on our blog? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask us for a while now? Let us know by posting here or on our interactive Facebook fan page!

The Damon™ System advantage with Dr. Blair Feldman

Something big has happened in the orthodontic world, and it’s no other than Damon braces, which allow your teeth to move more comfortably and easily than traditional braces. With the Damon System, achieving that perfect smile will be faster and easier than you ever thought possible.

You're probably thinking, "All right, Dr. Feldman. Give me the specifics on how Damon braces are an advantage."

Time-Saving

Damon's innovative technology of self-ligating braces saves you time in orthodontic treatment. The Damon system allows for fewer trips to our offices, as well as faster movement of your teeth than with traditional braces. The light forces applied by Damon braces are "biologically compatible" meaning that they work with your body for gentler and quicker tooth movement.

Comfortable

Damon System braces have a unique slide mechanism that allows Dr. Feldman to use far lighter forces to move teeth to their correct positions. That makes your treatment not only shorter, but it is also far more comfortable.

Because of its unique sliding door, the Damon bracket allows us to use high-tech, light-force wires to achieve tooth movement. This means less pressure on your teeth for more comfortable treatment. Not every orthodontist uses Damon self-ligating braces. The reason Dr. Feldman does is simple: it means your experience in uncovering your radiant new smile will be more comfortable and convenient than ever.

Dr. Feldman is a certified Damon System provider. To learn more about the Damon System, or to schedule a consultation wiith Dr. Feldman, please give us a call at (623) 544-1334.

Arizona's Next Top Smile at Feldman Orthodontics

At Feldman Orthodontics, we love having fun, and that includes offering our patients exciting contests. In 2009, our Next Top Smile finalists received a professional photo shoot. Those photos were seen by hundreds of thousands of people! This year, the winners took part in a studio and 'on location' photo shoot.

Some of the contestants have braces on. Others have already completed orthodontic treatment. A few of them are future patients. They all have fantastic smiles!

We had more than 100 entries this year. Each of them had an amazing smile and it was only with the help of local area dentists and their staff that we narrowed the group to 40. Photos coming soon!

Ask Dr. Feldman: Who benefits from braces?

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Feldman and our professional team 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 at Feldman Orthodontics for a consultation and find out how adult orthodontics will transform your smile, as well as your life!

The advantage of Invisalign Teen™ at Feldman Orthodontics

Dr. Blair Feldman knows 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! Our team at Feldman 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!

Right now, take advantage of a $500 special at Feldman Orthodontics. Here's how it works: We'll take $500 off any Invisalign Teen case and $500 off for parents in treatment. Remember, Dr. Feldman is an Invisalign 2010 preferred provider.

The treatment period for Invisalign Teen varies from nine to 18 months. If your teen is considering orthodontic treatment, please give us a call and we’ll answer any questions you may have. Happy Tuesday!