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Braces and orthodontics at Hudson Bend Dental

What are the advantages of of Braces?

Despite the advances in Invisalign technology, braces are still used for many patients.
Braces are easier to finance in office than Invisalign because there are no huge lab bills.
Braces work 24/7 so patient compliance is usually not an issue.
Braces work even when kids are growing.
Braces don't get left in napkins after meals.

What are the advantages of Invisalign?

You can remove Invisalign for special engagements and photos.

You can remove Invisalign so you can brush and floss better.

Invisalign is computer controlled, so less chance of damage to the bone or teeth.

Invisalign looks better

 

Q. Why should I see a general dentist and not a specialist for my orthodontic treatment?

A. An orthodontist is a specialist in orthodontics. This means they specialize in braces. A dentist cannot legally specialize in one area of dentistry and still do other dentistry. That would not be a specialization. Because of this, an orthodontist is not allowed to fill teeth, extract teeth, or even clean teeth. An orthodontist cannot perform root canal therapy or place dental implants or even whiten teeth! At Hudson Bend Dental, we do all of the above.

The number one issue we see with orthodontic treatment is cavities that form between teeth during treatment. When it is time for your regular 3 or 6 month cleaning, we will remove your wires so that we can clean your teeth better. You will not get that service at a specialist's office. In the past, you would see the orthodontist to remove the wires, drive to your dentist's office for the cleaning, then drive back to the orthodontist's office to have the wires put back on with new o-rings. Wouldn't it be a lot simpler to just see one dentist for all your dental needs? 90% of orthodontic cases can be handled by properly trained general dentists, so give us a call to see what braces can do for you!

 

Hudson Bend Dental is located right on 620 in the Oak Grove Shopping Center, about halfway between Lake Travis Elementary and Hudson Bend Middle School. There is a light at the corner of Oak Grove and 620, so it is easy to get into and out of the office.

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