Author: SomosDental

If you are thinking about beginning an orthodontic treatment instead of buying a new television this black Friday, you came to the right place; since we can help you. In this short blog entry, we will talk about some different types of dental orthodontic treatments, which are some of the most popular available in the orthodontic market. By this way, you can compare and think about some of the different available options. Also, if you want additional information, you can always contact us at Somos Dental by the different means stated in this page, or at any of our four locations. Therefore, as stated, we are going to review the most popular orthodontic treatment options available in the market.

Metal (traditional) braces

These are the first picture which most of the people think about when they hear the word “braces”. Even when modern metal braces are not as notorious as they used to be some decades ago, they still keep the same style and working mechanism as they have always had. A big advantage on today’s metal braces is that they are not as painful as they used to be before, and that new technology makes the total time of the treatment faster and safer than ever.

Lingual Braces

This type of braces is the same as traditional braces, but the mechanism is in the inner part of the denture. Some people prefer this option since is invisible to other people. However, this requires appropriate cleaning by the user, and it is more expensive than traditional braces.

Invisalign

This is a new popular option among people seeking to star an orthodontic treatment.  Invisalign consists of a series of custom-made clear mouth guard-like plastic aligners. These aligners are removable and replaced every two weeks. A lot of people look forward to this type of treatment since in this way you do not need to change your diet as with other options. Also, they are the less noticeable type of orthodontic treatment available in the market. Therefore, if you look to start an orthodontic treatment, but do not like the traditional braces style, or have restrictions in what you can eat, Invisalign is a good option. The only con about this option is that since plastic aligners need to be custom-made every couple of weeks this makes the cost go up in comparison to other treatment options. 

Ceramic braces

Ceramic braces work with the same mechanism as metal braces, the only big difference being that ceramic braces are tooth colored –and sometimes the wiring is tooth-colored too!— letting them blend with your teeth making them less visible than other options.

Start your so-needed orthodontic treatment instead of buying a brand-new TV this black Friday. In Somos Dental out professional team will help your ever-dreamt smile. We are dental health care experts, we are located in 4 different places, Downtown, Desert Sky, Mesa, and Camelback. Schedule an appointment at 623-869-1091.

Don’t risk your health, come with the experts. We have several years of experience in the dental health industry!

Are orthodontics possible without brackets? Imagine the following situation, you are getting married in 6 months and you want to have…

• White teeth;
• Straight teeth;
• And without braces.

Several methods have to be followed so your teeth look white and well aligned, which teeth whitening and orthodontics can solve. The problem consists that if you want to attend your wedding without braces and within 6 months, we have the next options.

1. Lingual braces.
   Lingual braces are an excellent treatment option for when you want to have braces, but you do not want them to be visible each time you smile. Even though they are an excellent option, this treatment presents some limitations. For example, if the patient has a deep bite in which inferior teeth get close to the palate when biting, it will be impossible to use this kind of braces, since it is exactly there where they have to be placed.

2. Dental veneers
   Lately, dental veneers have become more popular. There is even a lot of information on the internet about this treatment, where is assured that it is no necessity to wear down the tooth. However, this is complicated, since if you do not want to wear down your tooth when getting as veneer, the adhesive at the union between the veneer and the tooth will chance the pigment of the veneer to a darker one, that is why when choosing a veneer it is necessary to slightly wear down the tooth.

3. Invisible Orthodontics
   Thanks to rapid advancement in technology, it is possible to choose this option. The process is the following: your dentist takes a model from the patient’s dentures, then these plaster models are scanned and sent to a computer to generate a 3D model.  Through a software, teeth are moved in 10 stages, for which 10 teeth models are already taken which are printed by stereolithography (3D printing) with, which transparent dental guards are made for the patients.

Patient’s procedure is the following:

• The patient must use the guards 23 hours each day; this means that they can only be removed for eating and brushing. They can be removed; however, this can result in a significant delay in the treatment.
• These procedures are possible to achieve, the best option should be always the one that adapts to the patient needs and the one that reduces dental wear. So, in conclusion, it is possible to start an invisible orthodontics treatment, by a good cooperation between the patient and the dentist you will only get the best results. That is why you must only choose dental health care experts. In Somos Dental we only have the best dentists, our patients and their health are our priority.

Patients usually come with us looking for the best option for their specific case, and with confidence that they will only get the best treatment. This is both a big responsibility and honor for us since we are talking about something as important as dental health. This is why we only offer the best and most appropriate treatment that requires less wear for our patients.

If you have doubts concerning the most appropriate treatment for your situation, do not hesitate to visit us, we are in Downtown, Desert Sky, Mesa, and Camelback. You can schedule an appointment on the following phone number 623-869-1091.

Do not leave your dental health care with anyone, in Somos Dental we are committed with your health. See our Invisalign service HERE.

In America 7 out of every 10 people fear the dentist, but what causes this fear? We will list some reasons on why most people fear to go to the dentist.

1. Pain Fear
   One of the biggest (if not the biggest!) problems that we associate when thinking about the dentist, or even hearing the word “dentist” is without a doubt; pain. However, this is far from a real perception, since as technology has advanced we now make use of better and less invasive tools that do not cause pain, not even discomfort at all. If you suffer from pain is because your dentist is not doing an appropriate job. Sure, there always are some little stings and gentle lip pulls, but such things are inevitable and not painful. So, if you suffer from uncomfortable pains it means that you are getting your teeth damaged, that is why you should always come with the experts. 
2. Needles fear
   Fear of needles or trypanophobia can be caused by bad experiences on past dental works, which predispose patients with fear and pain. This is a common psychological issue since modern dentistry now works with thinner and painless needles and tools. Furthermore, we use alternative methods of anesthesia, mainly based on topical medicine. Good dentists (Our dentists) are also trained with modern methodology on how to assess patients so they do not develop or suffer fear during the procedure or from the tools that are being used.
3. Fear of being lied by your dentist
   A common doubt in patients is wondering if the dentist is giving you the correct treatment. For example, in the case of a dental implant the patient thinks; Is this treatment (piece) really necessary?, or, does my dentist just want to get more money from the procedure?, this kind of questions create justified doubts on patients, since sometimes they have had bad experiences with some dental health practitioners. In order to avoid this problem you need to find a dentist which you can trust, this can be achieved by looking at the dentist’s credentials, some dentists even have a web page in which you can look at testimonies and recommendations. It is important to get treatment with honest and professional dentists since there are several ones that will try to take advantage of the patient.
   In addition, if you still in doubt, you can always schedule an appointment to know your potential dentist, a routine cleaning can be a good opportunity to get to know and ask questions about his or her experience.
4. Fear of your dentist not being good at his job
   It is important to acknowledge that there are a lot of specialties as a dentist because there is an important difference between a routine cleaning, an implant, a dental crown, or an endodontic treatment; that is why it is important to ask your dentist, what is your field of specialty?. Also, even if your dentist practices as a general dentist you can ask him or her something like, what do you think is the field in which you are more specialized?. What you will find is that if you are going to need a specific treatment or dental work, it is important to search for a professional that has credentials in that area, by this way you will feel confident in the hands of your preferred professional.
5. Fear of having other untreated conditions.
   Generally, people have fear of getting another mouth or dental problem discovered, but this is not an issue at all, since if your dentist discovers non-identified problems this could not only save you big sums of money –since you would be treating a problem before the only possible solutions are expensive— , but you could also save your life by getting the adequate treatment in time.

At Somos Dental we are health care experts and professionals that will only take the best care of your mouth, that is why we will always be available to answer any doubts and questions that you may have.