Have Braces? You May Need A Mouthguard!
School is back in session which means fall sports and band are underway! That can be a challenging time in world of an orthodontic patient. Please let us know if we can hook...
Category Archives: Helpful Tips
Text Message Reminders
Did you get your Dr. Curtis reminder? We hope all of our patients are receiving our new and improved text and email appointment reminders! As of October 1st, the new version of reminders...
Gishy Goo – The new wax!
Have you ever had a sharp spot from your braces and wax didn’t seem to do the trick? Well, we have something new for you to try! We recently purchased a new product...
WE REWARD OUR PATIENTS!
https://curtis-orthodontics.patientrewardshub.com// You’ve probably heard us talking about our Rewards Hub if you’ve been to the office before. But do you really know how AWESOME it is? You can collect points when you...
Invisalign Orthodontic Master Pilot Program
Dr. Curtis was among a select group of orthodontists chosen for enrollment in the Invisalign Orthodontics Master Pilot Program. This program brings the latest Invisalign technology and clinical data to the leaders in...
NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Parents Advised To Provide Early Care For Children’s Baby Teeth The Urbana/Champaign (IL) News-Gazette (8/19) recommends children start receiving dental care very early, stating that many parents may not realize how important it...
IS INVISALIGN FOR ME?
Invisalign is a technique that is marketed by its producers. The majority of decisions are made by software and technicians and not by the orthodontist. Invisialign is suitable for basic cases but, contrary...
Eating with Braces?.. Yes.
There are certain dietary habits that are known to cause breakage of orthodontic appliances as well as increasing the risk of dental disease. Our aim is to achieve the treatment goals with as...
Glossary of Orthodontic Terms – Braces
Retainer - A gadget that the orthodontist gives you to wear after your braces are removed. The retainer attaches to your upper and/or lower teeth and holds them in the correct position while...
Hygiene
Keeping a Healthy Smile - Braces create small ledges, nooks and crannies for food deposits, which can lead to cavities and gum problems. This makes brushing and flossing even more important while you...