Why Braces?
Your dentist may have discussed with you the benefits of having healthy teeth and proper jaw alignment. Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This can result in tooth decay, worsen gum disease and lead to tooth loss. Other orthodontic problems can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function, excessive stress on gum tissue and the bone that supports the teeth, or misalignment of the jaw joints. These can lead to chronic headaches and face or neck pain. Treatment by an orthodontist can be less costly than the additional care required to treat dental problems arising as a result of orthodontic problems. For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontics. After your braces come off, you'll feel more self-confident.
Braces for All Ages
Adults
Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile. One of every five patients in orthodontic treatment is over 21. Jaw surgery is more often required for adult orthodontic patients because their jaws are not growing. Adults also may have experienced some breakdown or loss of their teeth and bone that supports the teeth and may require periodontal treatment before, during and/or after orthodontic treatment. Bone loss can also limit the amount and direction of tooth movement that is advisable.
Kids
It's best for the orthodontist to see children by age 7 to advise if orthodontic treatment is required and the best time for that patient to be treated. The first permanent molars and incisors have usually come in by that time and crossbites, crowding and other problems can be evaluated. When treatment is begun early, the orthodontist can guide the growth of the jaw and guide incoming permanent teeth. Early treatment can also regulate the width of the upper and lower dental arches, gain space for permanent teeth, avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions, reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth, correct thumb-sucking, and eliminate abnormal swallowing or speech problems. In other words, early treatment can simplify later treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works
Orthodontic appliances can be made of metal, ceramic or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to a corrected position. This is a great time to wear braces! Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can choose brackets that are clear or metallic color. You can choose the color of the ties that hold the wire in brackets. Wires are also less noticeable than they used to be and the latest materials move teeth faster with less discomfort to patients.
Duration of Treatment
Treatment time typically ranges from one to three years, depending on the growth of the patient's mouth and face and the severity of the problem. Patients grow at different rates and will respond variously to orthodontic treatment, so the time to case completion may differ from the original estimate. The patient's diligent use of any prescribed rubber bands or headgear is an important factor in achieving the most efficient treatment. Interceptive, or early treatment procedures, may take as few as six months.
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| Dr Jacquie visits Tyra Show |
Dr. Jacquie was on the Tyra Banks Show this past May!
As Invisalign Teen's Spokesperson, Dr. Jacquie spoke about Invisalign Teen on the Tyra Banks show. Tyra had a teenage prom special and discussed the importance of having a healthy and esthetic smile, in addition to prom dresses and expenses that entail going to a prom. If you live outside the NY area, please log visit Tyra's site and scroll down to the bottom and click on "When it's On" for times and listings. To learn more go to Tyra's site. |
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Dr. Jacqueline I. Fulop-Goodling Orthodontist Specializing in Invisalign
Winner of Invisalign's Top 10 Providers for 2005 through 2008
Invisalign Premier Provider Elite
National Spokesperson, Invisalign Member of Invisalign's National Speaker's Bureau Member of Invisalign's Century Club |
| Invisalign's National Spokesperson |
Invisalign's National Spokesperson #1 Female Orthodontist in NYC for 2005-2008 Awarded Invisalign's Top 10 Doctors Worldwide |
| Dr. Jacquie Lectures... |
Dr. Jacquie will be lecturing at the Boston University Cruise & Learn from August 19th thru August 26th. Her title is "You are Never Too Young for an Orthodontic Consultation and Never Too Old for Orthodontic Treatment" - Her lecture will discuss the importance of early orthodontic intervention in certain types of malocclusions and will continue with adult orthodontic treatment, including the current senior population of patients benefiting from treatment with braces and Invisalign. |
| Invisalign - Start Smiling More |
Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten teeth using a series of custom made nearly undetectable aligners. It's been proven to be effective in both clinical research and in practices such as ours nationwide. So whether your teeth are crowded, too far apart, or have shifted since wearing braces, you now have a reason to smile Why should Dr. Jacquie be your Invisalign orthodontist?
Dr. Jacqueline Fulop-Goodling and her staff excel in providing the highest quality of orthodontic treatment for their patients in beautiful state-of-the-art offices conveniently located in the heart of New York City and suburban Long Island. Her practice caters to children, teens and adults and functions both in open area or private room settings. Patients can sit next to their friends or spouses and have treatment done simultaneously or they can have complete privacy and have their treatment done in private luxurious rooms. Her office on the North Shore of Long Island in Woodbury, is colorful and playful, with patients having access to their own TV's, web surfing and video games. Dr. Fulop-Goodling describes her NYC office as a little pearl oasis in a busy bustling city with patients constantly on the go. It is a Spa-influenced office specializing in a clear orthodontic technique known as Invisalign®. Because she utilizes the latest techniques in computerized orthodontics and advanced orthodontic wires, her patients are able to increase the time between their visits from monthly visits to every 2-4 months, while seeing the most amazing results. Both of her offices are equipped with the latest digital computer imaging systems and digital radiographic equipment to show her patients their cases along with similar completed ones. At your initial consultation, the team welcomes you with a tour of the office and Dr. Fulop-Goodling will conduct a complete evaluation and discuss your specific needs and different treatment options. We look forward to meeting you. |
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