As an adult, your memories of orthodontia were likely ones of bulky metal brackets and clunky headgear, straight out of a teen rom-com. The good news for you and your kids: we’ve made a lot of improvements over the past few decades. Here are some of my favorites…
3D modeling | The goop used in making molds of teeth is gone. Nowadays, we use 3D scanning technology to construct a model of the mouth. It only takes a few minutes, has increased accuracy and no radiation – and no more gagging on the goop!
3D printing – Retainers for Life | With in-office 3D printing, we make retainers and aligners for a lower cost than ever before. This is the foundation of our Retainers for Life program. Gone are the days of spending hundreds on replacing lost retainers.
Invisalign | Having clear, removable aligners for mild to moderate teeth straightening has been a game-changer. Patients love them for comfort, aesthetics and ease of removal for eating and cleaning…and orthodontists love them because our patients do!
Smaller, lighter materials | Even traditional braces have improved. Brackets are smaller and lighter, and wires are thinner and more flexible. This means less pain and greater comfort for patients.
Cone beam CT scanning | With 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography, we get better visualization of the teeth, jaws, joints and airway, giving improved precision in the movement of teeth and placement of braces or aligners.
Brought to you by:
Brad Chvatal, DMD, MS
(541) 683-8490 • EugeneBraces.com
1400 Valley River Drive, 240, Eugene
1130 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove
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