When is the best time to begin treatment?
Dr. Thomas and the American Association of Orthodontists strongly recommend all children visit an Orthodontist by 7yrs of age. This is the time when permanent teeth begin to erupt and many potential serious problems are best addressed.
Panoramic x-rays are required to determine whether or not many of these potential problems exist. For this very reason, we have a digital panoramic x-ray machine in our office. We do not refer you out to an x-ray lab but rather take everything you need right here in our office. Digital x-rays are estimated to be at least 90% less radiation exposure than the traditional machines. This is less radiation than being out in the sun on a beautiful Sunny San Diego day!
Katie Martin
South Counties' Outstanding Teen 2005
Just had her braces removed too!!
Jennifer Hayes
Miss Poway 2005
Braces removed 2004!!!
Questions
- What can orthodontics do for me?
- Do I need braces?
- When is the best time to begin treatment?
- What are Damon brackets?
- What can I expect?
- Adult orthodontics
- Oral hygeine with braces
- Eating with braces
- Tips for brushing with braces
- Tips for flossing with braces
- Tips for excellent oral hygeine with braces
- What is TMJ?
- Homecare for TMJ
- Surgical orthodontics
- Orthodontic Emergencies
- Preventing problems

