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A Quick Message From Your Boca Raton Orthodontist! [BLOG]

Our team at Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R didn’t want to say goodbye to the month of April without sending you a quick message from our Boca Raton, FL orthodontists!

We’re fast approaching the midway point of the year, and that means you could possibly make the mistake of letting another year go by with a smile that makes you unhappy simply because you never let yourself explore your orthodontic options.

Let us help you avoid that by telling you why now is the time to visit us to find out how we can improve your smile.

You Deserve A Straight Smile!

Times have certainly changed!

In the fast-moving age of technology, medical and dental treatments have become more accurate, efficient, and comfortable than ever.

This is also true in the field of orthodontics.

Patients can choose from a wider variety of treatment options than just a couple of decades ago, where metal braces were the most popular, and one of the few, means to get a straight smile.

And if you weren’t aware of all the innovations in orthodontics, you’d go on assuming that metal braces were the only way. Because of that, you’d convince yourself that the chance to love your smile has passed you by.

We have news for you! You deserve a straight smile that you love, and what’s more, you have several different options to choose from to make your dream smile a reality.

That means there’s no reason to settle for crooked teeth or a painful bite problem.

You’re Never Too Old For Orthodontic Treatment!

Believe it or not, we see adults every single day at Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R who want solutions for their bite problems and crooked teeth.

No matter their age, their concerns are always the same, and it centers on whether or not they’re beyond braces at this point in their lives.

They want to know if there’s a way to avoid the embarrassment or the hassle of wearing standard metal braces.

We’re telling you what we always tell them.

You’re never too old for orthodontic treatment!

You may have worn braces as a kid, or perhaps your parents didn’t have the money at that time. Either way, your teeth will keep shifting as you age, so it’s actually really common for adults to seek orthodontic solutions so they can feel better about their smiles.

While metal braces are highly effective, especially at the hands of our professionals, they’re not right for everyone.

This is especially true for adults who don’t want to draw attention to their treatment.

The great news is that we offer so much more than just traditional braces!

You’ll find several options in our Boca Raton office to correct your misalignment issues and improper teeth position, options that won’t require you to sacrifice your appearance or lifestyle.

You can visit us for a complimentary consultation to learn more about our treatments that adults typically choose, like:

*Invisalign

*ClearCorrect

*Lingual Braces

*Surgical Orthodontics

Whatever your needs and smile goals are, our specialists have the skills and the technology to help you choose the one that will work best for you!

Call For A Complimentary Consultation

We offer a number of orthodontic strategies for people of all ages with varying needs.

It’s our specialty!

That’s why you should come to our Boca Raton, FL dental office for a complimentary consultation. Our orthodontists, Dr. Wohlgemuth and Dr. Rothstein, are both highly-skilled and experienced.

They can help you decide which method is best to give you the straight smile you’ve always wanted!

Call Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R at 561-327-6775 or fill out our convenient online form to schedule a complimentary consultation.

 

Could You Benefit From Surgical Orthodontics? [QUIZ]

High-quality orthodontic treatment is more than just finding someone to apply your braces and tighten them for the next two years.

It’s about choosing an orthodontist who knows how to use a full, comprehensive strategy that will optimize your smile results.

That’s our specialty at Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R in Boca Raton, FL!

Surgical orthodontics are often used to help patients gets the most from their overall treatment plan.

Take today’s quiz to see if you could possibly benefit from surgical orthodontics.

Then call Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R at 561-327-6775 or fill out our convenient online form to schedule your complimentary consultation.

Take A Closer Look At Quality Orthodontic Care [PHOTO] Cassie

At Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R, we know families have a variety of options for orthodontic treatment in the Boca Raton, FL area.

That’s why we go out of our way to earn your trust in our expert team.

Our orthodontists are highly-trained, experienced professionals who not only invest in the latest treatment methods, but we invest in you and truly care about your experiences with us.

Take a closer look at the kind of quality you can expect from our orthodontic specialists by checking out this before and after image.

Could you be our next patient success story?

Find out today! Call Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R at 561-327-6775 or fill out our convenient online form to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Treat Yourself To Whiter Teeth After Braces! [BLOG]

At Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R, we’re dedicated to giving you a beautiful smile with our wide-ranging options in orthodontic treatment here in Boca Raton, FL.

But if you thought our service to you ends when your treatment plan does, think again!

We go one step further to make sure you walk out with a gorgeous smile that makes you happy, and that sometimes takes a little cosmetic work after your braces come off!

Today, we’re letting you know about our teeth whitening treatment that could be the perfect way to get the smile you want after your teeth are nice and straight.

Why Professional Teeth Whitening Is Better

The expression, ‘You get what you pay for,’ applies to just about any good or service.

Choosing to whiten your teeth with an inexpensive drugstore kit may seem like a good idea, but the fact is, only our highly-trained professionals can truly whiten your teeth.

Here’s why!

*Your Treatment Is Customized*

It’s easy to feel that temptation to take the cheap, easy route to whiten your teeth and go to your neighborhood drugstore for a home kit.

But cheap certainly doesn’t mean better, especially with teeth whitening.

Maybe you save money on the front end, but these kits contain universal mouth trays and whitening strips that rely on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Only at the hands of a professional can you get customized whitening treatment thanks to our especially made mouth trays in our Boca Raton office.

*Your Gums Will Be Safe*

One of the drawbacks of cheap store brand whitening kits is that they’re not as safe as what you get from a dental office.

That’s because the gels and strips aren’t made to fit you specifically, which can mean trouble for your delicate gums. Even weak bleaching agents used in these kits can damage your soft tissues if they spill over onto your gumline.

This can lead to irritation, which could ultimately threaten you oral health.

*You’ll Get Results*

Anything you can buy at the local drugstore to whiten your teeth just won’t have the same concentration of bleaching agents that a professional has access to, which means you don’t get the results you want.

At your Boca Raton, FL orthodontist, however, you know your whitening treatment will work thanks to our advanced professional methods and prescription strength gels for a more radiant shade of white you’ll love.

Let Our Team Whiten Your Teeth!

At Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R, we rely on safe, yet powerful whitening methods that you can only find with a professional.

You can choose between a quick, convenient in-house treatment or take home our custom-made whitening trays and gels to maintain your whiter smile on your own time.

Either way, you’re getting dramatic results thanks to our Zoom and Opalescence systems. You won’t have to worry about doing harm to your gums or wasting time and money with ineffective store brand kits!

Schedule An Appointment

We always go the extra mile to make sure you love your smile. That includes making sure your straight teeth are also sparkling white!

Let us whiten your teeth the right way at Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R!

We’ll administer your treatment safely and effectively using our trusted professional methods so your new smile is straight and bright!

Call our Boca Raton, FL dental office at 561-327-6775 or fill out our convenient online form to learn more or to request a complimentary consultation.

 

Welcome To Our New Website! [BLOG]

At Smiles by Dr. W and Dr. R, we’re pretty excited about our new website and blog! We hope you’ll check here frequently as we plan to use our blog to keep you informed about the latest orthodontic treatments and offer advice on improving your family’s oral health.Of course, you can also call us anytime at 561-327-6775 or visit us in person at our Boca Raton, FL or Coral Springs, FL orthodontist offices.

We’re kicking off our new blog with a post highlighting four of the reasons our patients appreciate Smiles by Dr. W and Dr. R. How do we know they appreciate us? Check out our patient testimonials.

4 Reasons Our Patients Appreciate Us. Here are just a few reasons our patients love Smiles by Dr. W and Dr. R:

1. We’ve got two convenient locations You can visit us in both Boca Raton and Coral Springs, FL. We also serve the nearby communities of Parkland, FL; Delray Beach, FL; Coconut Creek, FL; and Boynton Beach, FL.
2. We offer complimentary consultations  Our orthodontists will take the time to answer all your questions and review all your orthodontic treatment options – at no charge.
3. We make it easy to schedule orthodontic appointments We stay open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays so it’s easy to book appointments after school or work. And we offer Friday hours too.
4. We’ve got everything you need for a gorgeous smile In addition to different types of braces – including discreet options like lingual braces and clear ceramic  braces – we offer surgical orthodontics, headgear, appliances, palatal expanders, and more. And we even provide teeth whitening and gum reshaping treatments to put the perfect finishing touches on your newly straight smile.

Call 561-327-6775 to make an appointment with our Boca Raton, FL orthodontists, or use our convenient  online form. Our quality orthodontics will make you smile!

Maintaining Good Oral Health Despite Braces [BLOG]

Our expert orthodontists at Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R love what we do for our patients here in Boca Raton, FL!

We’re honored to have the opportunity to transform your smile and change the way you look and feel about yourself.

The boost in confidence we see in you when you’re finished wearing braces is the most rewarding part of what we do each and everyday!

An important aspect of our orthodontic care is making sure you have the information and the tools to make your treatment a success! That’s what we aim to do with today’s blog, as well.

Braces Help Your Smile, But…

Straightening your teeth is our specialty at Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R!

We house the latest state-of-the-art technology in our Boca Raton dental office so we can design the orthodontic treatment plan that will give you the results you deserve in the most precise, efficient way possible.

Along with that, you can feel confident about your care because of the extensive training and years of experience of our orthodontists Drs. Rothstein and Wohlgemuth.

That said, wearing braces can pose certain unique risks to your oral health only if you don’t take the proper steps to keep your teeth and gums as clean as possible.

It’s not difficult, and we’re certainly here to support you every step of the way.

But you should be aware of how brackets and wires may affect your daily oral care routine and how to effectively protect your health!

With a little help from our team, you’ll not only have a straight smile at the end of treatment, you’ll have a healthy one, too!

*How Braces Affect Gum Health*

One of the most important components of keeping your mouth healthy is making sure your gums are well cared for.

That’s why the American Dental Association tells us to floss at least once everyday.

Dental floss is an important tool because it cleans the area around and under your gumline that regular brushing misses. Flossing removes any debris from those hard to reach places that bacteria like to chow down on, which starts a process inside your mouth that leads to disease-causing plaque and tartar buildup.

This is why you must dedicate yourself to daily flossing. Yes, braces make this challenging at first.

But considering what’s at stake, you’ll want to do all you can to make this a regular part of your oral hygiene routine despite your braces.

Straight teeth won’t do much for your smile if your gums are pulling away from them because of gum disease!

*How Braces Affect Your Teeth*

Studies over the last several years having to do with oral health have all revealed a disturbing truth. It’s that most adults admit to not flossing their teeth everyday, or even at all!

Now, we all know that flossing isn’t difficult at all. The only hard part about it is dedicating yourself to do it each and every day.

But if most people don’t do it when they’re not wearing braces, we’re willing to bet those who wear braces aren’t doing it either.

What does that mean?

It means that cleaning your teeth while you wear braces is more important than ever.

One of the possible setbacks to good oral health while wearing braces is demineralization. All that means is any bad bacteria in your mouth will take full advantage of any food particles stuck in your brackets and wires. They eat the debris and create acids that will then eat through your tooth enamel.

Often, what’s left are these white spots on your teeth once your braces are removed.

It’s just another reason you’ll want to do all you can to keep your teeth clean throughout your orthodontic treatment.

Maintaining Your Oral Health While Wearing Braces

They say it takes about 21 days before something becomes a habit.

So the first thing we want you to know about oral hygiene with braces is that you need to be patient with yourself. It will take some time to adjust to your new daily oral care routine.

When you visit our Boca Raton, FL dental office for an orthodontic consultation, here are some questions you should ask one of our skilled professionals:

*What kind of toothbrush is best while wearing braces?*

We can talk to you about the toothbrush you currently use and whether or not you should switch to one with a smaller head on it until your treatment is over. That way you can easily navigate your brush through the wires and brackets for maximum cleanliness.

The important thing is that you’re brushing thoroughly twice a day and that you’re using a toothbrush that does the job while also feeling comfortable in your hand.

*How do I floss around my brackets and wires?*

This is really the only part of your daily oral hygiene where you’ll need to make some adjustments.

That’s because to reach the tiny places in your mouth that are challenging even without braces will likely require some sort of special tool, such as a threader. That way you can get underneath the wire and clean around the gumline effectively.

Whatever you do, just don’t give up on yourself!

Like we said, a habit takes about 21 days to form, so be patient and remember that practice makes perfect!

Schedule A Consultation

Taking care of your teeth and gums while you’re wearing braces may seem like a hassle at first. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll find it’s no big deal at all!

Our team at Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R are always so excited to give our patients the straight smile they’ve always wanted.

With our helpful tips about oral hygiene, your new and improved smile at the end of treatment will also be strong and healthy!

Call our Boca Raton, FL orthodontist office today at 561-327-6775 or fill out our convenient online form to schedule a complimentary consultation.

 

Why Suresmile® Was This Patient’s Sure Smile Solution! [VIDEO]

Tarek needed a solution for his poorly-positioned teeth and bite alignment issues.

He found it with our team at Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R in Boca Raton, FL!

Suresmile® turned out to be the right treatment for Tarek, and in today’s video blog, he talks about all the reasons why!

Hear what he has to say about his experience with Suresmile® and why he has no regrets!

Find your smile solution with us! Call Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R at 561-327-6775 or fill out our convenient online form to schedule a complimentary consultation.

4 Ways Your Crooked Teeth Are Hurting You [BLOG]

At Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R, we see patients everyday who are primarily motivated to straighten their teeth based on cosmetic goals for their smiles.

We’re happy to oblige!

We specialize in orthodontic treatment for people of various ages, needs, and budgets. From simple to complex, we can help you find the solution for your smile’s position and alignment issues here in Boca Raton, FL.

But there’s more to crooked teeth than just an unattractive smile.

What’s Wrong With Crooked Teeth?

Today, we’re shedding light on four other ways crooked teeth are hurting you!

*They Impair Your Oral Health*

If brushing and flossing everyday is so important in preventing plaque and tartar buildup, then logic would conclude straight teeth are easier to keep clean and healthy.

It almost seems too basic to mention, yet so many people don’t see the potential oral health risks that crooked teeth pose.

Teeth that overlap because they’re in the wrong position or just overly crowded only create more tiny, hard to reach places in your mouth. This makes it tougher to avoid hardened tartar and the gum disease that can result.

*They Have Painful Consequences*

It’s important that your teeth are in the right position so they not only result in a nice smile, but so they encourage proper function and comfort.

Poorly positioned teeth can put undue strain and pressure on your temporomandibular joint, which is the hinge on both sides of your head that connects your jaw and skull.

Too much stress on that joint, or TMJ, can have painful consequences.

Imagine dealing with pain, discomfort, and difficulty every time you went to open your mouth to speak, or eat, or yawn, or laugh!

*They’re More Susceptible To Damage*

Teeth can be crooked because of crowding and bite alignment problems.

If your bite is off, there’s the obvious impact that can have on your facial structure and appearance.

But more than that, misalignment in the way your teeth fit together can make them more susceptible to damage.

Teeth smacking down on each other the wrong way or scraping together over and over again are eventually going to chip, crack, or wear down under the pressure.

This only worsens cosmetic problems with your smile and can create microscopic openings in your enamel for bad bacteria to penetrate.

*They Wreck Your Confidence*

Our confidence, or lack thereof, plays a huge role in guiding our behavior. If you feel like you can achieve something, chances are you’ll go after it. If you believe you can’t, you’ll pass on the opportunity to even try.

It’s just the way our brains are wired.

But the implication is that a straight, attractive smile can unlock a very powerful shift in your behaviors, and consequently, your life.

With a new sense of self-confidence, you’ll be more likely to pursue certain goals you otherwise wouldn’t back when you felt insecure about your appearance.

Take a minute to consider the potential and the possibilities!

Take Action Today!

Complications from crooked, overcrowded teeth certainly go further than this, but we can’t fit it all into just one blog.

The bottom line is that you should at least explore ways to straighten your teeth so you can optimize your oral health, protect your teeth from harm, and have a beautiful smile as a result!

You’ll find a variety of orthodontic solutions that will suit your needs, budget, and lifestyle in our Boca Raton, FL practice. Take action today!

Call Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R at 561-327-6775 or fill out our convenient online form to schedule a complimentary consultation.

 

5 Common Symptoms Of TMJ Disorder [INFOGRAPHIC]

At Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R, we’re more than just your trusted orthodontic team in Boca Raton, FL.

We also offer solutions for TMJ disorder so you can live pain-free again!

Today, we’re sharing an infographic that lists five of the most common symptoms that come with this painful joint problem.

Do any of them seem familiar to you?

Then call Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R at 561-327-6775 or fill out our convenient online form to schedule an appointment in our Boca Raton, FL dental office.

Why This Mom Brings Her Kids To Us For Orthodontics [VIDEO]

When her kids were ready for orthodontic treatment, Danielle knew exactly who to trust.

Our team at Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R welcomes the families of Boca Raton, FL for high-quality orthodontics.

In today’s video blog, Danielle shares some of the many reasons she continues to bring her kids to us to perfect their smiles!

To learn more about our various orthodontic services in Boca Raton, call Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R at 561-327-6775 or fill out our convenient online form to schedule a complimentary consultation.