Columbia, MO         Show Me Smiles         Columbia Sedation Dentist

Jay B Reese DDS
2001 Corona Road Suite 301 = Columbia MO = 65203 = (573) 446-8000
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The initial process for getting orthodontic braces
 

"Dr. Reese, what usually happens during an initial orthodontic exam?
  In order to determine your specific needs, the orthodontist will completely evaluate your mouth. This will likely include:
 
= Impressions of your teeth, from which models are made (these are useful for the orthodontist, and will remind you exactly how your teeth looked before correction).
= Photographs of your teeth, face, and smile
= X-rays of your head and teeth
= Your medical health history and dental health history

 
Your orthodontist will then carefully evaluate your specific needs and provide you with a treatment plan for correction. Following the recommended plan is important for proper correction.
 

"What are spacers, Dr. Reese?"
  Teeth normally fit tightly against one another. Spacers are inserted before placement of your braces to provide some space between teeth for attaching the bands. There are two types of spacers, small springs or plastic modules. In just a few days they gently move desired teeth slightly apart.
 
Spacers often cause some soreness, but this goes away in a few days. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water to relieve the irritation. Your normal chewing also helps to get your mouth feeling better.
 

"What do I do if a spacer comes out?"
  Call your orthodontist immediately for a replacement. That little spacer is making just enough room for a comfortable fit for your braces and plays an important role.

For more information about how we at Show Me Smiles can help you with dental braces, call us at (573) 446-8000, we will be happy to talk with you.
 

 

 


Orthodontic Braces
In Columbia Missouri and the surrounding
Jefferson City - Lake of the Ozarks - Ashland - Central MO areas.

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Show Me Smiles  Jay B. Reese, DDS, PC is a practice of General Dentistry.  This provider is not a specialist in Orthodontics (braces), Endodontics (root canals), Periodontics (gum therapy or surgery), Oral Surgery (extractions), or Prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, full or partial dentures).  Bleaching, cosmetic dentistry, implantology, implant dentistry, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) therapy are non-specialty interest areas that require no specific educational training to advertise these services.  Conscious sedation is taught as a part of post-graduate residency programs approved by the American Dental Association.  Dr. Reese has not completed an American Dental Association approved residency program in which conscious sedation is taught.