Which type of Orthodontics is Right for me? Invisalign?

As an Orlando dentist I receive many calls about straight teeth. I am asked about getting there teeth straight, and can they use the new tray technique. The technique they are talking about is "Invisalign". This technique takes impressions of your teeth and then a computer guided mouth trays are made for you that gradually moves your teeth over time. The computer that makes the trays makes about 20 of them that you change every two to three weeks depending on how the dentist thinks they look. This technique in my opinion is good for people who need minor tooth movements. The harder cases should use conventional Orthodontics. It is nice you can take them out to brush and when you eat, but we have found patients compliance is down. They do not where them as long as they should everyday. The cost for this treatment is just about the same as conventional orthodontics so I usually always recommend conventional orthodontics to my patients. I want them to get the best result possible. I think this is accomplished with brackets and wires. I have had some of my patients have Invisalign done and liked it, but they had the same reservations I told you about. When you pay 5 thousand dollars to have straight teeth, it is my preference to use conventional Orthodontics. Invisalign is good for real easy cases.

Getting ready for an Interview?

It has been surprising lately all the phone calls the office has been getting regarding getting ready for an interview. I know in different parts of the country it can be a little different , but as an Orlando Dentist I can tell you having your teeth fixed and in good condition is a must. I treat a lot of Disney patients, and they have to have their front teeth without cavities. Disney is all about image and so are the rest of the parks, as well as potential employers. This is the exact point I wanted to make today in my blog; is when going on a interview there are multiple things you can do to show yourself off. Along with the outfit and the cloths your teeth and smile are the most important.
I would recommend before going for the interview to get your teeth professionally cleaned with a good prophylaxis by the hygienist. With this you are removing all the stain and making the teeth whiter to show off at the interview. Next get any cavities filled that you can see, and that are visibly noticeable. You don't want to show up with holes or brown spots on the front teeth. Lastly, if you can get your teeth whitened with strips or trays filled with the bleach. This will approve appearance and overall perception.
Having the teeth straight is also a plus, but I know after you get the job they will have benefits for orthodontics and you can get your teeth straighter if need be.
Hope this helps and good luck with you future employment.
Thanks Dr. Aschacher

Orlando Dentists and the Economy

As an Orlando Dentist, I wanted to talk a little today about the economy which is on every ones mind; and how it relates to treatment. I have been noticing in my practice a 30% lowering in case acceptance due to the economy. This is troubling to me, because the patients I do see are more emergencies lately. Patients are putting off standard of care maintenance issues and are finding out by waiting there are more emergencies. Emergent care is quite more costly to do than getting your regular check ups and taking care of the small things so the dental fillings that are needed don't end up becoming endodontic problems. Root canals are quite more costly. Also there has been a drop with getting the prophylaxis (cleanings) done. It has been show that plaque has been linked to heart problems. This is the bacteria in plaque that is the culprit. If we stay on are normal cleaning schedule you will reduce the chance of heart problems as well. Preventive care is a lot less expensive when compared to emergent care. Please as a Orlando dentist stay on your recall with your hygienist and if you have things that need treatment try to make arrangements like we do with are patients to get it done to avoid costlier procedures like root canals. We have a financing company call "Care Credit" that we can do 6 months or longer with no interest. This has been helping a lot of my patients avoid the big costly bill by waiting.

I have two offices in Orlando. I have one office in Ocoee/Windermere/Orlando area that is great for serviceing my Clermont patients and it also takes care of my downtown patients because it is right off the 408 highway and Good homes road. Real easy and quick access.

My other location is on South Orange Blossom trail and it takes care of my Orlando patients and Kissimmee patients. I even have patients from all the way to Cocoa Beach who come down the Beach line and get off on Orange Blossom Trail. With these two locations access to care is quite easy and availble.

The month of April 2009 I am offering a Economy helper with a dental special. A lot of my patients want whiter teeth and teeth whitening. With a new patient exam and xrays we are offering Professional Made Bleach trays for 50% off the standard price of $600. A $300 dollar value. These are the ones made at the laboratory and can get your teeth as white and whiter than Zoom Bleaching.