From your very first visit to Carlyn Phucas Orthodontics our doctors and team strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients:
Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Phucas or Dr. Nudelman’s work? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?
Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. Or, you can tell us by posting on our Facebook page or by giving us a call!
There is a clear alternative to traditional braces! The team at Carlyn Phucas Orthodontics thought we’d remind you that Invisalign Teen™ gives teens a whole new way to wear braces for a “clearly” amazing smile!
So how does Invisalign Teen work, you ask? Much in the same fashion as Invisalign, but with a few added characteristics tailored specifically to teenagers’ lifestyles. For instance, Invisalign Teen is designed with “compliance indicators” that fade from dark to light during the two week period that particular tray is used and once it has faded teens know to change trays. Each aligner comes with up to six free individual replacement aligners in case the original aligner ends up lost or broken. Another big benefit for the patient!
The treatment period for Invisalign Teen varies from nine to 18 months. If your teen is considering orthodontic treatment, please contact us and we’ll answer any questions you may have about Invisalign Teen.
Here’s a video of Danielle, a patient of Dr. Carlyn Phucas, talking about what she likes the most about Invisalign Teen.
Usually patients in orthodontic treatment at Carlyn Phucas Orthodontics already have their permanent teeth – they are pre-teens, teens and adults. But in some cases we have to start treatment earlier, even before the patient’s permanent teeth come in. We call this “two-phase treatment.”
When we have patients with clear developmental problems at an early age, it’s best to start work when they are young, before the problems get bigger and more difficult to treat.
Examples include:
• An upper or lower jaw that is not growing correctly
• A mouth growing in a way that doesn’t leave enough room for all the permanent teeth to come in
• A severe malocclusion, or bad bite, which means the jaw doesn’t fit together correctly
In these cases we will start early and do one round of treatment – phase one – while the patient still has their baby teeth. Phase one usually does not involve braces, but can include a different type of appliance that helps the jaw grow into place properly. We’ll follow up with phase two usually a few years later, when permanent teeth are in place. Generally phase two involves standard braces.
In order to catch early problems, we recommend that children have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven (and so does the American Association of Orthodontists). However, if your dentist or pediatrician sees any sign that early treatment might be necessary, he or she may recommend your child visit Dr. Carlyn Phucas even sooner.
Did you know that we have a Braces Shuttle at Carlyn Phucas Orthodontics? We will drive your child to our office for their appointment with Dr. Carlyn Phucas in our H2 HUMMER. Rides on the Braces Shuttle are round-trip and pick up your child directly from school.
Dr. Phucas, mother of four and renowned orthodontist, serving the Marlton and Turnersville areas, knows that your time is at a premium and that there is never enough time in a day. Dr. Phucas knows that coordinating and juggling your children’s appointments and activities is sometimes a challenge–at best. This complimentary service is provided by Dr. Phucas to patients attending schools in the area.
