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SegalandIyerOrthodontics2_19_Layout 1 2 / 15 / 19 3 : 39 PM Page 1 ORTHODONTICS IS CHANGING . HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW . ver the past few years there have been significant changes in the orthodontics marketplace . Some “ teeth straightening ” O services are now being offered from sources where no orthodontist is involved in the treat - ments . Teeth straightening “ kits ” are being market - ed like cosmetics . Some companies develop treat - ment plans without ever examining the patient , which is never a good idea . What’s more , their pa - tients go through treatment with no direct supervi - sion , so the plans cannot be modified as needed After “ Generic ” Treatment Segal & Iyer Retreatment ( in progress ) along the way to achieve optimal results . upper teeth were closed during treatment , but the open bite was not improved . The patient was told that there is nothing that could be done about it , short of surgery . In fact , her bite was still open because she That’s not all . Economic and competitive pres - had molars that were misaligned in such a way that they were affecting her bite . This problem can be solved sures have pushed some providers to shift their fo - orthodontically . We are retreating her now and she will soon have the kind of beautiful smile she wanted cus from delivering excellent care to cost mini - all along . mization . When less effort is put into planning and delivering treatment , results suffer , and smiles aren’t This is but one example of a shift we’ve seen towards “ generic ” treatments . More and more often , what they should be . teeth are being straightened with little regard to how the resulting smile complements the patient’s face . One factor contributing to this trend is the increase in the number of providers who only straighten teeth The images above are of a patient who came to occasionally.These providers don’t ways have the training or experience needed to create customized us shortly after completing orthodontic treatment else - smiles . where.The gap between the upper and lower teeth is referred to as an open bite . Spaces between the At Segal and Iyer we don’t believe in “ one - smile - fits - all ” orthodontics . We create smiles only after tak - ing each patient’s unique features and preferences into account . We offer a range of options — including accelerated treatments — that aren’t available from most other local providers . We achieve smiles that are as functionally sound as they are beautiful . And as you would expect , our top - rated orthodontists per - sonally manage your entire treatment from beginning to end . While the aforementioned industry changes have provided patients with more options , it has also left them with a greater responsibility to protect their own dental health , and that of their families . If you or someone you know are considering orthodontic treatment , speak with the provider and be sure to ask these important questions . • “ Are you a Diamond Invisalign provider ? ” Diamond status is granted only to the top 1 % of all Invisalign providers nationwide . To find one near you visit www.in - visalign.com and use the “ find a doctor ” tool . • “ How many patients have you treated orthodontically ? ” When it comes to something as important as your smile , you might prefer not to be a guinea pig . • “ Will a doctor be monitoring my progress throughout the treat - ment ? ” This shouldn’t be an option , it should be something the doctor insists on for every patient . • “ Do you offer treatment with braces ? ” Although Invisalign is very popular , it’s not always the best treatment option . Look for a provider who offers a full range of options . You should also ask to see examples of their work . Many or - thodontists have before and after photos or smile galleries on their websites . Finally , check their reviews on Google and oth - er sites . Patients are more than happy to share their experiences , and their reviews can be very enlightening . You onlY have one smile . Be sure to give it the treatment it deserves — the first time .
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SF Top Orthodontists Q & A - v3 - FINAL_Layout 1 2 / 15 / 19 4 : 20 PM Page 1 all smiles This year's top orthodontists are using the latest treatment Edited by Liz Hunter methods and technology to transform teeth .