9 Products That Help Patients Being Treated with Braces
Dental braces are orthodontic appliances that help correct misaligned teeth and improve oral health. Dentists play a crucial role in ensuring the successful treatment and comfort of patients living with braces. In addition to routine check-ups and adjustments, dentists utilize a range of specialized products to enhance the orthodontic experience for their patients. This comprehensive […]
10 Questions You Need to Ask Your Orthodontic Lab
When collaborating with an orthodontic laboratory, dentists play a crucial role in ensuring the success of orthodontic treatments. Effective communication between dentists and orthodontic laboratories is essential for delivering high-quality orthodontic appliances and achieving optimal patient outcomes. To facilitate this communication, dentists should ask the following important questions when working with an orthodontic laboratory. 10 […]
Patient Lost or Broke their Retainer? Here’s Why You Need to Act Fast
A retainer is an essential orthodontic appliance that helps maintain the alignment of teeth after years of braces or other orthodontic treatments. When a patient’s retainer is lost or broken, it is vital for dentists to act fast to address the situation and ensure the teeth stay in their new positions and orientations. In this […]
How Effective is an EMA Device for Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep. It can have severe consequences on an individual’s health, leading to daytime fatigue, impaired cognitive function, cardiovascular issues, and an overall reduced quality of life. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the gold standard treatment for sleep apnea, but it […]
The Importance of Retainers After Braces
Orthodontic treatment, including traditional braces and their aligner alternatives, is a transformative process that aligns teeth and corrects dental irregularities. However, the journey to a beautiful and healthy smile doesn’t end when the braces are taken off. After removal, it’s crucial for dentists to educate their patients about the significance of retainers in maintaining the […]
How 3D Printing is Revolutionizing Orthodontics & Dentistry
Ortho technology is a rapidly advancing area of the dental field, and we have 3D printing to thank for that. While 3D printing teeth products isn’t brand new as the technology has been in orthodontic labs for years, it’s being adapted more than traditional methods today. As general knowledge of the process has grown in […]
Removable vs. Permanent Retainers: How to Discuss Both Options with Your Patients
In our post-covid world, more people are taking a longer look at their oral and dental health, especially with the rise in popularity of clear aligners. As technology continues to advance and patients opt for various orthodontic procedures to achieve and maintain a straight, healthy smile, retainers are becoming as important as ever. Finding the […]
New Technology Changing the Orthodontic Industry
From digital impressions to orthodontic digital workflow, tech advancements are ushering a new era in the orthodontic industry. Thanks to advances in dentistry, orthodontists can serve more patients and patients can get more predictable tooth movement and finish cases as scheduled or ahead schedule. New tools in the industry allow orthodontists to offer better […]
SAO Conference 2019
OrthoDenco will be attending the 2019 SAO conference in Orlando, FL. The conference will take place on November 14-16, 2019 at Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando. Come by our booth (#603) and chat with us!