Keeping your mouth healthy with Braces by Souris!

We know that maintaining good dental health requires only a few minutes a day! We thought we would offer some practical advice on how to keep your child's mouth clean and healthy between visits with Dr. Souris.

First and most importantly, you need to brush your teeth after every meal and snack. The braces provide many hidden areas for the food to collect since what you eat and drink does not wash away as easy as it does on a smooth tooth surface. More care and time are needed to adequately brush your teeth with braces in order to prevent plaque build-up and possible gum disease (two minutes is a good brushing time to shoot for). Proper brushing techniques are an essential part of maintaining good oral health during your orthodontic treatment. Flossing daily will also prevent plaque build-up between your teeth. Mechanical toothbrushes, water pics, and mouth rinses can certainly help, but effective and consistent brushing and flossing are the most important ingredients to a healthy smile during treatment. If you feel you need help, please don't hesitate to ask us for a review on proper methods of brushing and flossing at your next visit. Lastly, we encourage you to throw away old toothbrushes and replace them every 2 or 3 months or after an illness.

We hope this helps emphasize the importance of proper oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at 440-734-1146.

Invisalign Teen at Braces by Souris: What Parents Should Know

Invisalign Teen has become an up and coming treatment for our younger patients because it provides an option for them to achieve a straight, healthy smile without anyone noticing! Unlike traditional metal braces, teens using the Invisalign Teen system can remove the aligners (they look like clear retainers), allowing them to eat just about anything without worrying about breaking their braces. This also makes teeth easier to brush and keep clean during treatment.

There are several things for parents to remember when considering their options for orthodontic treatment. For example, the cost of Invisalign varies depending on your teen's specific case, but can often be comparable to treatment with traditional braces. At our office we strive to make orthodontics affordable for everyone, and we can determine the cost for your teen during our initial complimentary consultation. We can also determine if your child is a good candidiate for Invisalign Teen and discuss our available interest free financing options if necessary.

Dr. Souris was one of the first certified in the Cleveland area and is a premier provider, meaning that we are one of the most experienced practices in the area with the Invisalign system. Please feel free to call and schedule a comlpimentary consultation with our office at 440-734-1146 or visit us at our website: www.bracesbysouris.com.

Invisalign Teen at Braces by Souris!

Image is everything, and Dr. Souris knows that! At an age when image is so important, the thought of having metal braces and wires attached to the teeth can have a big impact on the already delicate confidence of today's teens.But....there is an alternative to traditional braces! Invisalign Teen offers a trouble-free clear alternative to traditional braces that allows you to have straight teeth without loosing self-confidence!

How does it work? Invisalign teen works in the same way as Invisalign- you wear a series of clear plastic retainers (aligners) that are changed every two weeks and slowly straighten your teeth. However, there are a few added characteristics tailored specifically to teenagers' lifestyles. For instance, Invisalign Teen has compliance markers that are built into each set of aligners that fade from dark to light during the two week period to help indicate proper and adequate wear of the aligners. Also, each treatment comes with up to six free replacement aligners in case the originals end up lost or broken. Another big benefit for the patient!

The treatment time varies from 12 to 18 months and depends on the diffficulty of each individual case. If your teen is considering orthodontic treatment, please visit our website at http://www.bracesbysouris.com/ or call us at 440-734-1146 to schedule a free consultation!