DrJackie Damon Braces

These have advantages and disadvantages associated with them. Some advantages are that there is less friction when moving the teeth so teeth can move quicker and be fixed in a shorter amount of time. The disadvantage is that kids cannot have colors (which is their favorite part) on their braces. We are straightening children's teeth younger and earlier in life today with the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommending consultations at the latest age 7. The best compliant patients are the ones you win over and keep interested. Children like to have colors on their teeth which are the elastic ties. These colored elastic ties get changed at their orthodontic check-up visits and kids are excited about what colors to choose like red, white & blue for Memorial Day, 4th of July & Labor Day to favorite sports or school colors and even orange & black for Halloween.

 

Either way, placing colors on some self-ligating systems not only defeats the benefits of having a tie-less system, but some do not even have the option of having colors. It's more difficult to have "decorative" braces with a self-ligating or tie-less system.

 

This wouldn't apply with teens or adults since most are beyond the decorative braces stage and it would be irrelevant.

 

When the Damon System started, there wasn't much competition with self-ligating braces. Today, several self-ligating systems are produced by all of the larger companies and several smaller ones, too.

Studies show that in the U.S. & Canada, the average adult orthodontic treatment is 11-12 months. Teeth move an average of 0.5mm per month which means the average adult patient has 5.5 - 6mm of tooth movement.

(In 10 years of practice, I have found that to be the case in my office, too...especially in the NYC office, where I treat mostly adult patients)

I think the biggest advantage is the aesthetics of it for a patient.

I think the biggest disadvantage is the quality of the results. This is effected by the experience level of the doctor. There is a greater learning curve with dictating the type of movements to the Invisalign lab since on a computer a doctor can make anything happen. The learning curve is the science behind what is estimated to happen virtually and making sure it happens clinically with the clear aligners. Sometimes the requested movement is too great to only be achieved with the aligner alone. To become an Invisalign specialist is a one day 7 hour certification course.The biggest learning is in the experience level of the number of cases completed by that practitioner for the most optimal results and creation of the best smile for a patient.

 

I always say, "Orthodontists are the plastic surgeons of dentistry. If you went to 5 different plastic surgeons for a rhinoplasty or nose job, you will end up with 5 different looking noses. If you went to 5 orthodontists for the correction of your teeth, you would end up with 5 different looking smiles. Orthodontics is an area of dentistry where science and art become intertwined and their is a subjectiveness that goes along with it."

 

                          Long Island Pediatric Orthodontics on Long Island and in New York City

Dr. Jacqueline Fulop Goodling is an orthodontist with one of the largest practices in New York. Her staff of pediatric assistants, hygienists, and dentists is one of the most popular dental destinations for good reason.

 Dr. Jacquie and her team are clearly the right choice for your child’s orthodontic treatment

Dr. Jacquie has more than just a decade of experience and an impeccable track record behind her. She was the first female and the youngest ever director of Boston University Dental School’s Orthodontics Department for second, third and fourth year students. Her impressive treatment record and prominent research – Dr. Jacquie presented a four-year, double blind study on identical twins that compared the effects of treatment with conventional orthodontic methods versus Invisalign – has been recognized globally. Dr. Jacquie has lectured in front of more than 10,000 orthodontists, dentists, orthodontic residents, dental students and their teams in multiple fields of orthodontics throughout the world and is recognized as one of the top 10 providers of Invisalign worldwide.

 Pediatric orthodontic patients who are treated with traditional braces and their families can also rest assured that they are being treated with the latest, most effective scientific advances in the field of orthodontic treatment. From NASA-designed nickel-titanium arch wires that make adjustments more effective and comfortable to the most cutting-edge imagining technology, pediatric orthodontics is “cool” at Dr. Jacquie’s office.

 Dr. Jacquie values your time as she and her staff care for your children’s smiles.

Dr. Jacquie and her staff of qualified pediatric hygienists, dental assistants, dentists, and, orthodontists, love working with children and know how to make sure time spent at her office is as fun and comfortable as possible.

it begins when you walk through her doors into a state-of-the-art waiting room, fully stocked with computer workstations for multi-tasking parents, work surfaces for after-school visits, video games, books, and more to guarantee the time spent waiting for your appointment isn’t time wasted.

Smile: you’re at Dr. Jacquie’s.

Teens and children treated at Dr. Jacquie’s office, as well as their parents, have access to the best pediatric orthodontic and dental care. Our talented staff of dental professionals is here for you. Orthodontic and dental emergencies are handled swiftly and with care; questions about insurance and rates are fielded respectfully and thoroughly; and the needs of each patient and his or her family are always at the forefront of our practice.

 At Dr. Jacquie’s pediatric orthodontic and dental practice, we pride ourselves on offering the highest level of professionalism in a warm, inviting environment where every patient feels at home. Please visit www.DrJacquieSmiles.comor call 212-972-3522 for more information.

 

Healthy smile

A healthy smile is priceless: it’s infinitely more attractive than an uncared-for mouth (puffy, bleeding gums, discolored and crooked teeth do not a beautiful smile make) and the deep relationship between oral health and overall health cannot be overstated.

 

The problem is that between long-held, yet mistaken views of oral care (did you know that flossing isn’t the cure-all many believe it to be?) and the fact that about 40 million Americans avoid seeing a dentist due to dental anxiety and phobia every year, most of us have oral health habits that leave much to be desired. Below are the top three myths Dr. Jacqueline Fulop Goodling encounters in her New York area orthodontic offices and even the most conscientious oral care patient might be surprised:

 

MYTH #3 - Tooth loss has everything to do with teeth, and nothing to do with gums.

 

• According to Dr. Jacquie – a renowned orthodontist favorite among patients – the number one cause of lost teeth and health complications is gum disease.

 

MYTH #2 - Floss for oral health

 

• In what might be the most controversial of the myths debunked, Dr. Jacquie says that regular flossing will not make or break a patient’s oral health.
• “The truth of the matter is that in some cases, patients who floss regularly feel a false sense of security. I often see patients whose gums have been injured by overzealous flossing and it’s a misnomer that flossing can help prevent gum disease,” she says, going on to explain just what flossing’s capabilities are, and what patients can do instead. “The benefit of flossing is to remove stuck particles of food from between teeth, no doubt an important job, and as long as patients do not expect any more from their floss, they’re in good shape.”

 

MYTH #1 - Treating gum disease is a pain in the neck. Literally.

 

• By far the most common myth keeping patients out of dentists’ offices is that the treatment of periodontal disease is painful, even referred to as “traumatic.” This just isn’t the case thanks to advances in technology and sedation dentistry.

 

“Anyone can get gum disease. Pregnant women, women who use oral contraceptives, and children who wear braces are some of the most surprising populations at heightened risk for periodontal disease. Additionally, gum disease is a particular threat to the health of those who have, or are at risk of developing, heart disease,” cautions Dr. Jacquie, adding that periodic periodontal exams are a vital part of oral, and overall, health.

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