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The team from Gibbs Orthodontic Associates wanted to remind you that the drawing for the $100 Best Buy Gift Card ends tomorrow so be sure to enter!
If you haven’t participated, it’s very simple. Log in to Facebook and like the Gibbs Orthodontic Associates Facebook page then like our logo which looks like this:
That’s it! The contest ends on April 5 so head over and like us today. Good luck!
50 Years………….And the “Tradition of Excellence “ continues…..This year marks a milestone for Gibbs Orthodontics. Fifty years ago, my father Stanley Gibbs started Gibbs Orthodontics. Thousands of smiles later, I am pleased to say that he would be very proud of what my team and I have accomplished. We have remained true to his vision of a boutique practice and incorporated it into an important part of the healthcare industry. We have continued to improve how we deliver the best orthodontic care possible; from utilizing the latest technology and new techniques in orthodontics to constantly seeking more continuing education that will enable us to deliver the highest standard of care that we are known for.
We would like to thank you, our families of patients, for allowing us to be a part of your lives and we look forward to many, many more years of serving you and your friends and family.
Our office will be celebrating this important milestone so stay tuned for announcements for the iPad contest and other fun activities we are planning!
Best,
Dr. Eric Gibbs, Dr. Fernanda Marchi, Kathy, Zaida, Michelle, Maria, Jamilet and Cristal
We would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it’s about that time to schedule your last dental visit of 2012 so you can optimize your benefits. Even if you are not starting treatment with us, contact our office so we can coordinate on how to use your benefits for your maximum benefit.
We know this season can get hectic so don’t wait to give us a call! Happy holidays!
When the time to remove your braces finally arrives, it is very exciting. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat confusing, too, because you are faced with choosing between two kinds of retainers. Should you go with permanent, removable, or a combination of the two? It is always wise to follow your dentist’s recommendations, but knowing more about the two types of retainer beforehand can be helpful.
Removable Retainers
Removable retainers offer the advantage of easy use: you will generally put a removable retainer in at night and take it out in the morning. Regardless of your retainer schedule, you’ll be able to enjoy some time with no retainer. However, a removable retainer can easily be forgotten at times, and this means you won’t be taking full advantage of teeth retention.
Another potential advantage of a removable retainer is that you can take it out and brush and floss your teeth with ease, which is more of a challenge with a permanent retainer. Although removable retainers can be very effective, they don’t tend to be as effective as permanent retainers, especially if they are not used as directed.
Permanent Retainers
Permanent retainers are the clear choice for patients who want to “get it and forget it.” Once your permanent retainer is placed in your mouth, you won’t need to worry about daily retainer schedules, since it is permanently affixed to your teeth.
Because teeth begin to shift naturally as we age, a permanent retainer typically offers better long-term results for teeth straightening than a removable one. You can’t forget to put it in — it’s already there! Temporary retainers get lost or are forgotten on trips, and often fail to get used as often as they should be.
One drawback to permanent retainers is flossing. Some patients find it more difficult to floss with a permanent retainer, but we can show you effective ways to floss fairly quickly with your permanent retainer.
Some orthodontists may recommend a combination of the two; for example, a removable retainer for the top teeth and a permanent one for the lower ones because the lower teeth are smaller and tend to shift more.
Ultimately, the most important thing to remember is that wearing your retainer as directed is extremely important. As long as you follow our orthodontist’s advice, you will get the best results from your retainer, regardless of its type.
