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Orthodontics

Adult Orthodontics: You’re Never Too Old for a Healthy Smile

Adult Orthodontics: You’re Never Too Old for a Healthy Smile

If you only think of kids and teens when you think about orthodontic treatment, it’s time to reconsider that notion. Orthodontics is not just for youth anymore — the American Association of Orthodontics reports that adult orthodontic patients 21 or older now comprise more than 20% of all orthodontic patients, including both men and women. […]

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Damon Smile Self-ligating Braces

Damon Smile Self-ligating Braces

Dr. Weber is Proud Provider of Damon Smile Self-ligating Braces The Damon Smile System of self-ligating braces is not just about revolutionary braces and wires, it’s a whole new way of treating our patients. Traditional metal braces are often less comfortable, and may require removal of healthy teeth and/or the use of palatal expanders to

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What is the difference between clear aligners and clear braces?

What is the difference between clear aligners and clear braces?

If you search the web for “clear braces,” you’ll probably get mixed results, and some conflicting information on what clear braces actually are. Let’s delve into this, to clear up any confusion and help determine which treatment may be best for you. When someone talks about clear braces, they will be referring to one of

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PROPEL to Decrease Orthodontic Treatment Time

PROPEL to Decrease Orthodontic Treatment Time

Dr. Weber offers an innovative option for enhancing your orthodontic treatment, called PROPEL Orthodontics. PROPEL is “a patented, FDA-registered medical device specifically designed to create micro-osteoperforations.” Basically what this means is that very tiny punctures are created in your jaw with this device. These tiny punctures cause a localized inflammatory response, increasing blood flow and

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Add AcceleDent to Lessen Orthodontic Discomfort & Treatment Time

Add AcceleDent to Lessen Orthodontic Discomfort & Treatment Time

Weber Orthodontics offers an innovative add-on option for orthodontic treatments, called AcceleDent®. Let’s take a look at how this product works, and then delve into whether or not its claims are substantiated by actual users. How does AcceleDent® Work? You start orthodontic treatment because your teeth need to move. They may need to move up,

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Loose, Broken, or Poking Orthodontic Appliance? Here’s How to Fix It

Loose, Broken, or Poking Orthodontic Appliance? Here’s How to Fix It

True orthodontic emergencies are rare, but when they occur we are available to you (day or night). As a general rule, you should call our office when you experience severe pain or have a painful appliance problem you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment to resolve the problem. In the event

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Common Bite Problems Requiring Orthodontic Treatment

Common Bite Problems Requiring Orthodontic Treatment

There are many common bite problems that can be solved with orthodontic treatment. Proper teeth and jaw alignment go far beyond improving a patient’s aesthetic appearance. Correcting malocclusion, or an incorrect bite, improves oral and digestive health, while reducing jaw and mouth pain. If you or your child has one of the problems listed here,

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