Straighter Smiles Available Online

Quest Johnson Orthodontics

 

You may have noticed lately that some online direct-to-consumer orthodontic companies have been making orthodontic treatment sound cheap and easy. While it may sound great to save money and buy your orthodontic treatment directly online…the reality is you aren’t getting the treatment for less. You are simply purchasing a product and opting out of the many important aspects that make orthodontics work. The money you save today may end up costing you more in future corrective action. 

Orthodontic treatment involves the movement of biological material, which if not done correctly could lead to potentially irreversible and expensive damage such as tooth and gum loss, changed bites, and other issues.

If you are researching orthodontic treatment, here are a few questions you may want to consider:

• Are you comfortable starting orthodontic treatment without comprehensive diagnostic records?

• Are you comfortable with orthodontic treatment that does not involve any in-person visits with an orthodontist?

• Do you know if your teeth and gums are healthy enough for orthodontic treatment?

• What are the possible risks (financial, health, etc.) associated with your orthodontic treatment?

• Who is responsible for detecting any issues that may occur during your orthodontic treatment?

• If an emergency arises during your treatment, how will it be handled and who will be responsible for handling it?

Orthodontic treatment is a major medical procedure. This is precisely why orthodontists, like Dr. Quest and Dr. Johnson, are required to undergo extensive training and education before they can begin performing treatment. Remember…orthodontic treatment is not a product or device. Orthodontic treatment is a professional, medical service. When your care is personally supervised by an orthodontist who is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, you are assured that your orthodontist spent years in a post-doctoral residency program and has continued to focus only on providing orthodontic treatment to patients.

Before making any decision about orthodontic treatment, we strongly encourage you to schedule a complimentary orthodontic consultation with Quest Johnson Orthodontics. Our team sincerely cares about your smile, and we will take the time to discuss the pros and cons of all your treatment options with you.

Ageless Smiles

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Our teeth are probably the only thing on our faces that won’t get wrinkles…but our teeth certainly do show signs of aging. If you want to look younger and healthier, your teeth are a great place to start! 

As we grow older, many of us turn to expensive and invasive cosmetic treatments ranging from lip augmentations to facelifts in an effort to retain a youthful appearance. However, more and more adults, are now turning to less traumatic orthodontic treatments as an anti-aging tool and are gaining not just a beautiful smile, but some remarkable facial aesthetics, as well. By enhancing the alignment and widening the arch of the teeth, orthodontic treatment can create better facial balance and aesthetics, lending the appearance of fuller cheeks and lips, smoother and higher cheek contours, and broader smiles, as well as compensate for the inevitable loss of facial muscle over time. Simply put…orthodontic treatment at later stages in life can dramatically improve your personal appearance and self-esteem. 

3 Easy Steps to take 10 Years off your Appearance 

Step 1 - Even if you were born with perfectly straight teeth, something called mesial drift will cause them to shift over time. Crowded teeth are an instant giveaway of age and straightening your teeth can often take years off your appearance. Crowded teeth also increase the risk of tooth decay, premature tooth loss, and gum recession, all of which show our age. 

Step 2 - Teeth naturally darken and yellow as we age. One reason is that your teeth absorb color from food and drinks. Whitening your teeth with custom whitening trays is the best way to achieve a deep and thorough color change that can take years off your appearance. 

Step 3 - Old-looking teeth have wear and tear. While we sleep, we gnash and grind our teeth. A night guard can protect your teeth from this damage and keep your teeth looking more youthful. A night guard also prevents crowding by keeping the teeth in place while you wear it. 

Fun Fact: A large percentage of our patients at Quest Johnson Orthodontics are adults and they all agree that it's never too late to improve your smile. 

Contact Our Mooresville orthodontic office to schedule your complimentary consultation and turn back the hands of time today!

 

Every Relationship Takes Work

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...and the relationship between you and your braces is no different. 

You and your braces will become besties over the upcoming months.  There will be some bad days, but there will be lots of good days too. 

To prevent any ill feelings between you and your braces the team at Quest Johnson Orthodontics recommends...

Smoothing things over. When you first get your braces, sore spots may develop on your cheeks. To protect your cheeks, place wax on the bracket or wire. Rinsing with warm salt water several times a day is also very soothing to your gum and cheek tissues. Don’t worry…the soreness from your braces won’t last long, so try your best not to get mad at your braces.  

Avoiding sticky or hard foods. You don’t want to do anything that could cause your bestie harm. And even though it may seem like the best foods are the foods that are sticky and/or hard…sticky or hard foods can break a bracket or wire. 

Chewing with your back teeth. Taking a large bite of food with your front teeth can leave your braces vulnerable to damage. Cut large foods into smaller pieces and use your back teeth to chew.

Flossing. We know that it can be a pain to floss around your braces…your braces may even fight you on it.  But flossing is the best way to prevent gum disease and other oral health problems. If you find flossing with braces difficult, don’t give up on it. There are tools that can help. Ask us about Floss Threaders. Floss Threaders definitely make flossing with braces much easier. Or use a Water Flosser; we have seen excellent results when these are used daily.  

You and your braces will go through a lot together. When all is said and done, you’ll smile at yourself in the mirror one day, remembering your braces fondly and you'll know that the relationship was totally worth all of the hard work.