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Is My Dentist An Orthodontist?

No. The short answer is no, your dentist is not an orthodontist. According to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), an orthodontist is an individual who completed college, dental school, and an orthodontic residency.

Only dentists who graduate at the top of their dental class are accepted into a residency program. Similar to any other medical specialist, orthodontists complete their residency program for two to three years after dental school. This means that all orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are orthodontists. [Read more…] about Is My Dentist An Orthodontist?

Direct to Consumer Orthodontic Treatment

Direct to Consumer Orthodontic treatment is now available. Let’s learn more about what this involves and review the findings of the American Association of Orthodontics on this matter.

Several companies have designed clear aligner tray systems which are sent directly to you at home. You take your own impressions and you’re all set. Sounds convenient, right? Unfortunately, convenience does not always equal quality. [Read more…] about Direct to Consumer Orthodontic Treatment

Let’s Eliminate Single Use Plastic Bags!

Our environment is drowning in plastic! As reported in the Guilford Courier, single use plastic bags will soon be a thing of the past in Guilford and other towns along the Shoreline. The Guilford ban will go into affect Jan. 1, 2020.

Let’s Eliminate Single Use Plastic Bags!

Let’s Talk About Retainers

Congratulations!

You’ve just gotten the news that you are ready to have your braces removed. What happens next?

Let’s Talk About Retainers

Retainers maintain the beauty and function of your new smile by keeping your teeth in their new position long after the braces have been removed… they are recommended for a lifetime, in fact. [Read more…] about Let’s Talk About Retainers

A Healthy Smile is a Beautiful Smile!

We talk about oral hygiene a lot. Why is that? Because it is vital to us that when your braces are removed that you have not only a fabulous smile… but also a healthy smile!

A Healthy Smile is a Beautiful Smile!

No More Impressions Ever!!!

Close to two years ago we eliminated impressions… you know, that pink gooey stuff… that stuff that makes you gag… no more! That’s right, no more impressions ever! New technology has made it possible to make digital impressions of the teeth using a scanner. The scanner, just like our camera and our x-ray machinery, is all digital now… very high tech, and very comfortable for you, our patients. [Read more…] about No More Impressions Ever!!!

When Should I Schedule my Child’s First Appointment with an Orthodontist?

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that all children have their first appointment with an orthodontist no later than age 7

Dr. Remington, Do I Really Have to Wear my Mouthguard?

That would be an emphatic yes!!! April is National Facial Protection Month, so we focus even more on the reasons you have to wear your mouthguard. As a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the AAO, I want to help make sure my patients and their teammates are properly protected from sports-related injuries to teeth, mouth and face. No one ever plans to get injured. Accidents are unexpected. Being protected is your best option. [Read more…] about Dr. Remington, Do I Really Have to Wear my Mouthguard?