A Novel New Year's Resolution Idea: A New Smile

“Many New Year resolutions are about feeling better about yourself, and a new smile can help,” says Dr. Andrew Chase of ARCH Orthodontics which has 9 offices between Hyde Park and Hyannis.

Today, about 30% of braces patients are adults who want to correct an abnormal bite, tooth crowding, or crooked teeth. To make patients less self-conscious, modern Orthodontic appliances are less obvious, including ceramic braces that are clear and blend in with teeth, lingual braces that attach to the back of the teeth, or removable clear plastic aligners that are custom molded. Another attraction for adult patients: AcceleDent that can accelerate tooth movement by as much as 50%. The technology uses tiny pulses to activate the gene that is accountable for remodeling or changing the bones surrounding the teeth, allowing them to move.

Dr. Chase says, “Adult patients are referred to us by their own dentist, or call on their own because they’re focused on comfort, function and aesthetics. Correcting problems with braces not only enhances the look of your smile but also, and most importantly, improves your oral health. It boosts your self-confidence and makes you smile even more. To ring in 2016, ARCH Orthodontics is making some special offers to help new patients keep their smile-improvement resolutions:

• A complimentary Orthodontic evaluation (a $500 value) and free x-rays
• No-interest financing
• A take-home bleaching kit – a $400 value --for patients who begin treatment before January 31, 2016
• Fees are frozen at 2015 levels for patients who begin treatment by that date as well.

General dentists may refer patients to ARCH Orthodontics to address concerns with tooth position, often a result of periodontal disease or tooth loss. Position may also be the cause of TMJ disorder that can result in jaw pain and headaches. Dr. Chase notes, “Besides looking great, properly positioned teeth can improve how you bite, chew, and speak, and are less prone to decay, gum disease, and injury. Whatever the patient’s age, a perfect smile and great oral hygiene are our goals.”

Now in its 41st year, ARCH Orthodontics has patients ranging in age from 4 to 84. The practice is the ‘Official Orthodontist of Miss Massachusetts.’ ARCH has offices in Stoughton, Bridgewater, Brockton, Canton, Hyde Park, Randolph and Westwood, plus offices on Cape Cod in Hyannis and Orleans. For more info: www.archorthodontics.com / 1-800-28-SMILE. - By Stanley Hurwitz / 508-269-0570 / stanhurwitz@gmail.com