Ask Dr. Cram: Are all those rumors about braces true?

Trust us when we say Dr. Cram and our experienced team know there are a lot of myths and half-truths floating around these days when it comes to orthodontics (and orthodontists as well). But, before you buy into those myths, we think you should definitely get the facts! Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have some excellent information on the myths and facts of orthodontics, and we encourage you to check them out before settling for rumors about braces!

If you have any questions about orthodontics or your treatment at Red Deer Orthodontics, please feel free to give us a call at 403-340-8000!

We hope you're having a relaxing weekend!!

Early treatment at Red Deer Orthodontics

Dr. Robert Cram will tell you that braces were originally considered to be best suited for teens. But these days, kids as old as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Yes, seven! Because preadolescent kids are usually not self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists say it could be a good idea to start earlier than usual.

Experts, however, will say it depends on the treatment required. Some children who get braces at an early age end up in a second phase of treatment, and end up having braces well into their teenage years despite starting at a young age.

Most orthodontic treatment begins between ages nine and 14, and the folks at AAO estimate most orthodontic treatment lasts from one to three years, with two years being the average. It’s important, however, that children be screened no later than age seven for Dr. Cram to assess what the best age for treatment is.

Hope this helps! Give our team at Red Deer Orthodontics a call at 403-340-8000 if you have any questions about your child’s treatment!

Talkin' retainers with Red Deer Orthodontics

If you've recently completed your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Bob Cram, our entire team would like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed successfully, Dr. Cram will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, teeth can - and do - shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, you see, provide that stabilization, and are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adapt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed by Dr. Cram and our team is the best insurance that the treatment improvements at our office last a lifetime.

To learn more about the advantages of wearing retainers after your orthodontic treatment at Red Deer Orthodontics, we encourage you to read this helpful article about retainers from KidsHealth or give us a call at 403-340-8000.

Write a Review of Red Deer Orthodontics!

Whether you've visited Red Deer Orthodontics for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how Dr. Cram is doing! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there.

After all, reviews help Dr. Cram create more beautiful smiles in Red Deer and surrounding communities.

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Thank you and enjoy your week!

Red Deer Orthodontics, reminding you Mother's Day is next Sunday!

Mother's Day -- which falls next Sunday, May 9 -- is special to each and every one of us. Everyone looks forward to this day to let our mom know how special she is to us. As you probably know, the day is typically observed by giving gifts, visiting our moms or taking them out to celebrate. Tell us, what are your special plans on mom's special day this upcoming Sunday?

Out of ideas? Then check out this helpful video about clever, inexpensive Mother's Day gift ideas. We're sure mom will absolutely love whatever you come up with!

Happy Monday!!