Recently, our staff at Lach Orthodontic Specialists read a fascinating statistic: adults getting braces has jumped 24 percent from just 14 years ago! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Lach can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.
If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, we would love to have you visit for a consultation. Please give us a call to set one up!
At Lach Orthodontic Specialists, we like to reward our patients for taking care of their smile in between appointments. This includes caring for your braces, and properly brushing and flossing to keep your teeth healthy while in orthodontic care. As an incentive, we have started a new kids club to reward patients and parents! If you'd like to join the club, take a look at the requirements below:
*Wear Your Lach Orthodontics T-Shirt
*Excellent (A Grade) Brushing
*No Broken Braces
*On Time For Your Appointment
*Financial Compliance Current
*Good Elastic Care
The rewards are a free frozen yogurt for patients, and a free manicure for parents (limit 5). We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!
Access to your account, 24/7. Sounds convenient, doesn’t it? Patients at our office enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our web site. You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!
You, too, may sign up for this convenient service on our web site by clicking on the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions about getting started!
"Dentists, Orthodontists, they're all the same right?" We hear our patients asking this question as they wonder about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. Before becoming an orthodontist Dr. Lach started out in dental school and earned a DDS (dental degree), just like your dentist. After dental school however, Dr. Lach decided he wanted to learn more about orthodontics, which is one of nine specialties within the dental field. So he stayed in school for a few more years and became an expert in orthodontics; which focuses on tooth and jaw alignment and bite problems like overbites and under bites.
Other dental specialties you may have heard of include endodontic (focusing on the soft tissue inside your teeth), periodontic (focusing on the gums and other tissues surrounding your teeth) and prosthodontic (focusing on restoring and replacing damaged teeth).
Isn't it nice to know there's a dental expert here to help you through any type of treatment your teeth, jaw and gums might need?
Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call Dr. Lach. Here are some early warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with us:
1. Early or late loss of baby teeth 2. Difficulty of chewing or biting 3. Mouth breathing 4. Finger sucking or other oral habits 5. Crowding, misplaced or blocked-out teeth 6. Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or retrude 7. Speech difficulty 8. Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth 9. Protruding teeth 10. Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all 11. Facial imbalance or asymmetry 12. Grinding or clenching of teeth
Do any of these warning signs fit you? If so, give us a call as soon as possible!
Does the thought of having braces bring you down? Lach Orthodontic Specialists understands that one of the biggest concerns for orthodontic patients with braces is the length of their treatment.
But you’re in luck, because Dr. Lach specializes in SureSmile, high-tech braces that are revolutionizing the orthodontic industry. SureSmile, which combines digital 3-D imaging, has computer-aided treatment planning and customized archwires to straighten teeth about 40 percent faster than traditional braces. The SureSmile program calculates the exact shape and pattern of the teeth and bends and cuts the braces wires, with more precision than traditional braces.
There are three steps. First, we identify the initial tooth position with the patented OraScanner, a wand with a tiny camera attached. The OraScanner creates a precise 3-D digital model of your mouth, which is then uploaded into software that lets Dr. Lach view your mouth and teeth from any angle. Next, the SureSmile system allows us to create your entire treatment plan prior to treatment, using special computer software to analyze the 3-D model of your mouth and develop a custom archwire treatment. Finally, SureSmile’s robotic technology bends Shape Memory Alloy archwires, which can “remember” your prescription.
Results
With SureSmile’s specially programmed archwires, your teeth move more directly into their intended positions. The result for our patients is shortened treatment time and a more comfortable experience in braces.
Once the braces are on it’s only a matter of time before they are taken off revealing beautiful, straight, healthy teeth. With traditional braces a patient is expected to schedule 18 to 20 office visits over two years. With SureSmile, patients average seven to 10 visits and can have their braces off within half the time!
If you’re considering orthodontic treatment in the Orlando area, and braces are on the horizon, please contact us today!
At Lach Orthodontics, we love our Orlando community, and host numerous community and outreach events throughout the year. Last week we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of students from the local Waterford Elementary to tour our office, learn about orthodontics, and have a little fun along the way!
Students were able to hang out Sir Bends Alot, the Lach Orthodontic Specialists mascot, along with a frozen yogurt treat! Check out all the fun photos on our Facebook fan page!
At Lach Orthodontic Specialists, we are especially interested in making all of our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment.
Each member of our team has years of experience and training in treating our patients with the highest level of care. We strive to provide energetic and fun service while staying abreast of the latest technology and advances in the orthodontic field.
Recently, our staff at Lach Orthodontic Specialists read a fascinating statistic: adults getting braces has jumped 24 percent from just 14 years ago! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Lach can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.
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