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How to choose an orthodontist in the Roanoke area

When you begin your search for an orthodontic practice in the Roanoke area, you should have lots of questions. After all, you’re not just getting braces or Invisalign. You’re trusting your orthodontist with your smile! Without a doubt, you want to work with a staff who is qualified and prepared to guide you through treatment. And because your treatment will typically last from 18 months to two years or more, you want to feel comfortable, too. 

We’ve put together this guide to help you choose an orthodontics practice. Of course, we hope that’s Roanoke Valley Orthodontics, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions for you. But our ultimate goal with this post is to give you enough information to choose the practice that’s right for you. 

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Early orthodontics can reduce treatment time and overall costs

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. 

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Roanoke Valley Orthodontics earns Invisalign Diamond Top 1% Provider status

If you notice a little more “sparkle” around Roanoke Valley Orthodontics the next time you visit, it’s because RVO has been awarded accreditation as an Invisalign Diamond Top 1% Provider! This designation indicates that our office ranks among the top 1% of Invisalign providers in North America, providing Invisalign treatment to over 1000 patients.

We want to thank all our Invisalign patients, past a present, for trusting us with your orthodontic treatment. You are the reason we do what we do every day!

So what is Invisalign? 

Invisalign is a nearly invisible way to straighten your teeth and get a beautiful, healthy smile. We use a custom system of clear aligners to gradually move your teeth into place. 

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Dr. David L. Jones named best orthodontist in Roanoke

It’s our pleasure to announce that Dr. Jones has been named Best Orthodontist – Platinum in The Roanoker magazine’s Best of Roanoke 2021 annual reader poll in the May/June issue, which is on stands now. 

The best part about The Roanoker award is that this recognition comes from you and our community, and it means so much to us to have your support. 

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Exciting news! RVO reopens May 1!

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. 

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Use FSA funds on orthodontic treatment for 2019

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. 

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Two-phase orthodontic treatment: What parents should know

Generally, children should have an orthodontic screening by age 7. However, many children are still losing baby teeth at this age, which makes parents wonder if a screening is really necessary. 

The answer is yes!

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Glossary of orthodontic terms

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.

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Will I have to wear a retainer after orthodontic treatment?

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?

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Orthodontics can treat sleep apnea in children

Sleep apnea in children causes disruptive sleep that can lead to learning and behavioral problems if left untreated. Orthodontic treatment can be used effectively to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Early diagnosis and treatment can also prevent problems that are much harder to treat in adulthood.

Following a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, the use of a rapid maxillary expander (RME) can increase the width of a child’s maxilla (upper jaw). Expansion of the maxilla increases the space in the nasal airway and helps reduce the mouth breathing that can cause sleep apnea.

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