Early orthodontic treatment isn’t something that comes to mind for a lot of parents. After all, why would a young child require orthodontic care?
You might be surprised. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that parents schedule an appointment for their children by age 7 or after the molars have erupted. If no early treatment arises from that first appointment, Dr. Jones will ask to see your child in a year to observe their growth and development.
The Roanoke Valley Orthodontics team is thrilled to announce that we will resume seeing patients for non-emergency appointments on May 1, 2020. Governor Northam and public health officials made the announcement last week allowing dental offices to resume treatment for all patients beginning May 1.
We are SO excited to welcome our patients back to our offices. We’ve missed seeing you, hearing about your lives, and working with you to create healthy, beautiful smiles! We hope you’re just as excited to get your orthodontic treatment back on track.
This post was originally published Nov. 30, 2016. We’ve updated it for 2019.
October is National Orthodontic Health Month! For us, it’s a time to emphasize to our patients (and prospective patients) how important orthodontic treatment is to overall health and wellness.
If you are a new patient, you might hear some terms that are unfamiliar or confusing. This glossary will help you understand some of the most common. If ever you have any questions about your treatment, just ask Dr. Jones and the team at Roanoke Valley Orthodontics.
aligners – clear BPA-free plastic devices that slip-on over all the teeth in a single arch. They can be used in place of braces for alignment of the teeth and bite correction
appliances – orthodontic devices designed to correct the position of teeth or the jaw, which either attach to the teeth or are removable.
Ah, it feels great to get your braces off after orthodontic treatment! You’ve worked hard and followed our instructions, and now your teeth are straight and your smile is beautiful.
Will you have to wear a retainer following your orthodontic treatment? If so, how long?
Hear the word “orthodontist,” and most people immediately think of metal braces.
While metal braces continue to be the most common method we use to create beautiful smiles, patients who need orthodontic treatment these days have more options than ever before.
At Roanoke Valley Orthodontics, we know that orthodontic treatment requires a significant investment. That’s why we provide a variety of payment options to help our patients manage the cost of treatment.
In addition to our own payment options, which come with no financing fees, patients should consider third-party payment and savings options to help defray the cost of treatment. Read more
At Roanoke Valley Orthodontics, we love to meet new patients, but sometimes they are a little nervous about meeting us for the first time.
You can’t blame them too much. They have no idea what to expect and might even be afraid that something we do will be painful. Read more
One of the most important parts of our job is to educate our patients about the appliances we use during orthodontic treatment. Knowing how to care for braces is so critical because it has a direct effect on your treatment time and results. That’s why we always ask you whether you’ve been practicing good habits such as brushing your teeth and staying away from certain foods. Read more
