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Orthodontic Emergency

What is an Orthodontic Emergency?

A blow to the face or jaws causing loose or broken teeth

and soft tissue trauma is a medical emergency and

should be seen immediately in an emergency room or by

their general dentist. Our office is not equipped to handle

these situations and we will only want to make

“repairs” to orthodontic appliances after the true

emergencies are treated.

Fortunately orthodontic emergencies are very rare.

Loose bands, brackets or wires are only an emergency if

they are causing excessive discomfort or swelling which

cannot be relieved with wax or other home cures.

Should you have an orthodontic emergency–

please contact us to schedule an appointment

for us to make you comfortable.

Also you may visit our website:

http://www.valerianoorthodontics.com/

for further information.

Valeriano Orthodontics Is Greening Their Practice!

There are so many things we do at Valeriano Orthodontics to make sure you are taken care of every step of the way throughout your orthodontic treatment. And you know what else? We take care of the environment too!

We are a chartless/paperless office! This helps us manage our patients progress together, as well as provide them with the best orthodontic care possible.

All of our x-rays are digital in our office, which is less radiation for our patients which is very important, and it is less toxins for the environment too!

We also have an in house lab, that makes a lot of our appliances and a lot of our retainers. This is a great benefit to our patients (and their parents) as they do not have to wait for a long turn around time to receive their appliances, and it saves on fuel too!

So if you are looking for an orthodontist in North Carolina who cares about our patients and cares about the environment too! Then Valeriano Orthodontics is the place for you!

Hope to see you soon.

Katherine Heigl Struggles with Crooked Teeth - Dr. Valeriano

Everyone struggles with little imperfections. Making crooked teeth straight, stained teeth sparkling white and chipped teeth smooth is part of what I do as an orthodontist. The sense of renewed self confidence that comes to my patients after having some sort of reconstructive work is what makes my job worthwhile.

Consider Katherine Heigl, award winning actress, and considered by many the Grace Kelly of our day. She describes struggling with crooked teeth her whole life until finally there came a point when she said "enough is enough!" She decided to do something to straighten her teeth.

I think you will enjoy this clip. Please feel free to leave comments, tell me what you think! Have you ever struggled with this same problem? Have you felt the relief of smiling to reveal a straight, bright smile after hiding crooked ones for so long? Contact us so we can hear your story, or help you create a new beautiful smile and a story of your own!

Everybody Benefits from Braces!

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic care; whether it is correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Set up an appointment for a consultation and find out how adult orthodontics will transform your smile, and your life!

We are always on time!

An on-time office – It's always the perfect time to discover your perfect new smile, and by running on time, we make it simple to stay right on schedule. From on-time appointments to accommodate your busy life to completing treatment as expected, we make your time with us easy and amazingly efficient. Why wait for the smile you've always wanted when you can witness the transformation in perfect time?

What are some possible benefits of orthodontics?

• A more attractive smile
• Reduced appearance-consciousness during critical development years
• Better function of the teeth
• Increase in self-confidence
• Increased ability to clean the teeth
• Improved force distribution and wear patterns of the teeth
• Better long-term health of teeth and gums
• Guide permanent teeth into more favorable positions
• Reduce the risk of injury to protruded front teeth
• Aid in optimizing other dental treatment

Is Invisalign Really Customized for Each Patient?

Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work. If you were a candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing we’d do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we would then look at this current positioning and compare that to the ideal placement of your teeth – in other words, exactly where we would want them to end up.

Next we’d use the software to map out the exact path your teeth would take from now through the end of your treatment. Based on this precise prescription, a set of custom aligners would be created specially for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you’d wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time, each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. And the whole time it would be your secret, since the aligners are virtually invisible!

Dr. Valeriano is a certified Invisalign provider. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, give us a call at 704-364-6544.

Why Is It So Important To Have Straight Teeth?

Some people wonder why we work so hard to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque – the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to decay – and because they are easier to keep clean. Plaque can lead to cavities and can increase the risk of gum disease.

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call at 704-364-6544 to set up a consultation. Dr. Valeriano can help you decide whether you could benefit from orthodontic treatment.