http://orthodonticsquestions.com Orthodontics Questions and Answers Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:57:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-to-find-a-orthodontist-in-long-beach/ http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-to-find-a-orthodontist-in-long-beach/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 08:34:02 +0000 Orthodontics Editor http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-to-find-a-orthodontist-in-long-beach/ www.BestLongBeachDentist.com pick the right braces and orthodontist in Long Beach or anywhere! Find local orthodontic specialists by visiting the link for your FREE Guide to the Best Dentist!

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]]> http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-to-find-a-orthodontist-in-long-beach/feed/ 0 http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-will-it-take-to-become-an-orthodontic-assistant/ http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-will-it-take-to-become-an-orthodontic-assistant/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:07:07 +0000 Orthodontics Editor http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-will-it-take-to-become-an-orthodontic-assistant/ hey! i just want to know how long it will take to become an orthodontics assistant b/c that’s what i want my profession to be also, what high school courses should i be taking to achieve this profession and what should my average be in high school how much will an orthodontic assistant make.? thanks!

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i just want to know how long it will take to become an orthodontics assistant b/c that’s what i want my profession to be
also, what high school courses should i be taking to achieve this profession and what should my average be in high school
how much will an orthodontic assistant make.?
thanks!

]]> http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-will-it-take-to-become-an-orthodontic-assistant/feed/ 1 http://orthodonticsquestions.com/shifted-up-toothneed-braces-for-how-long/ http://orthodonticsquestions.com/shifted-up-toothneed-braces-for-how-long/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:47:06 +0000 Orthodontics Editor http://orthodonticsquestions.com/shifted-up-toothneed-braces-for-how-long/ I had appliances/braces in my mouth since 2nd grade to 7th grade. I HATED them. Once I was done, I told myself ill never get braces again. The orthodontist gave me a retainer to wear, I wore it more often than not (only at night though) but say I missed 2 days in a . . . → Read More: Shifted Up Tooth…need Braces For How Long?]]> I had appliances/braces in my mouth since 2nd grade to 7th grade. I HATED them. Once I was done, I told myself ill never get braces again. The orthodontist gave me a retainer to wear, I wore it more often than not (only at night though) but say I missed 2 days in a row, the retainer hurt to wear. No more did I want to wear the retainer becuase I hate pain in my mouth.
I’m a Senior in High School right now and I noticed my tooth to the left of my left front tooth has shifted upwards about a 4th of an inch. It has moved slightly ahead of the other teeth as well. (I know Im self-conscience)
I’ve been debating whether or not to seek to get braces or not. I think the deciding factor is the time it will take to be normal again.
What would be the estimated time i’ll be wearing braces to fix my problem?
I’ve already looked at Invisalign but I hate retainers! so I dont think I will go that route.
Thanks for your help

]]> http://orthodonticsquestions.com/shifted-up-toothneed-braces-for-how-long/feed/ 2 http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-should-i-wear-my-invisalign-for-as-a-retainer/ http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-should-i-wear-my-invisalign-for-as-a-retainer/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:01:30 +0000 Orthodontics Editor http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-should-i-wear-my-invisalign-for-as-a-retainer/ I recently got invisalign to act as a retainer, not braces, for my teeth. My orthodontist said all day every day for a year, then at night for the rest of my life. On the other hand, my friend, who has worse teeth than me, was told by a seperate orthodontist that she has . . . → Read More: How Long Should I Wear My Invisalign For As A Retainer?]]> I recently got invisalign to act as a retainer, not braces, for my teeth. My orthodontist said all day every day for a year, then at night for the rest of my life. On the other hand, my friend, who has worse teeth than me, was told by a seperate orthodontist that she has to wear it for a week all day every day, then only at night. I trust my orthodontist however he hasnt always come up with the best ideas (something called a herbst appliance) or been straightforward with me. So what would be the average and also, what would be the bear minimum.

]]> http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-should-i-wear-my-invisalign-for-as-a-retainer/feed/ 3 http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-will-it-take-my-12-year-old-god-daughters-second-molar-to-fully-come-in-after-it-has-erupted/ http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-will-it-take-my-12-year-old-god-daughters-second-molar-to-fully-come-in-after-it-has-erupted/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:35:18 +0000 Orthodontics Editor http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-will-it-take-my-12-year-old-god-daughters-second-molar-to-fully-come-in-after-it-has-erupted/ My 12-year old god-daughter is very self conscious about her smile, and wants to get Invisalign asap. We have been told that all her secondary molars need to have erupted, and that this normally takes place between the ages of 11 and 13. We have not consulted a dentist/orthodontist yet, but want to get . . . → Read More: How Long Will It Take My 12-year Old God-daughter’s Second Molar To Fully Come In After It Has Erupted?]]> My 12-year old god-daughter is very self conscious about her smile, and wants to get Invisalign asap.
We have been told that all her secondary molars need to have erupted, and that this normally takes place between the ages of 11 and 13. We have not consulted a dentist/orthodontist yet, but want to get some sort of idea when she can start the process, as she is very anxious.

]]> http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-will-it-take-my-12-year-old-god-daughters-second-molar-to-fully-come-in-after-it-has-erupted/feed/ 1 http://orthodonticsquestions.com/invisalign-braceshow-much-and-how-long/ http://orthodonticsquestions.com/invisalign-braceshow-much-and-how-long/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:46:27 +0000 Orthodontics Editor http://orthodonticsquestions.com/invisalign-braceshow-much-and-how-long/ I am an adult with a minor overbite…bottom teeth are perfect. How much would Invisalign cost me, do they take insurance (most orthodontists) and how long would it take to see results? I’m getting married in a year and half; will they be almost ready by then for pictures?

]]> I am an adult with a minor overbite…bottom teeth are perfect. How much would Invisalign cost me, do they take insurance (most orthodontists) and how long would it take to see results?
I’m getting married in a year and half; will they be almost ready by then for pictures?

]]> http://orthodonticsquestions.com/invisalign-braceshow-much-and-how-long/feed/ 1 http://orthodonticsquestions.com/what-is-a-pre-authorization-orthodontics-and-why-does-it-take-so-long/ http://orthodonticsquestions.com/what-is-a-pre-authorization-orthodontics-and-why-does-it-take-so-long/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:43:17 +0000 Orthodontics Editor http://orthodonticsquestions.com/what-is-a-pre-authorization-orthodontics-and-why-does-it-take-so-long/ I went to the orthodontist for the first time on President’s Day. They were going to put in spacers, but they said they needed to call my mom’s insurance company and get a pre-authorization before we do anything. What is it? My mom called them yesterday, and they said it would be ready at . . . → Read More: What Is A Pre-authorization (orthodontics) And Why Does It Take So Long?]]> I went to the orthodontist for the first time on President’s Day. They were going to put in spacers, but they said they needed to call my mom’s insurance company and get a pre-authorization before we do anything.
What is it?
My mom called them yesterday, and they said it would be ready at the end of the week.
Why did it take so long to get one?
Thank you so much!

]]> http://orthodonticsquestions.com/what-is-a-pre-authorization-orthodontics-and-why-does-it-take-so-long/feed/ 0 http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-go-through-dental-school-plus-specialty-in-orthodontics/ http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-go-through-dental-school-plus-specialty-in-orthodontics/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:59:43 +0000 Orthodontics Editor http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-go-through-dental-school-plus-specialty-in-orthodontics/ Here in UK - 5 years minimum at dental school. Then a further 2 years doing general professional training. (1 year practice, 6 months community and 6 months hospital). After that you need a further 2-3 years to do SpR training. You can then apply for your CSST and call yourself a consultant. If . . . → Read More: How Long Does It Take To Go Through Dental School Plus Specialty In Orthodontics?]]> Here in UK -
5 years minimum at dental school. Then a further 2 years doing general professional training. (1 year practice, 6 months community and 6 months hospital). After that you need a further 2-3 years to do SpR training. You can then apply for your CSST and call yourself a consultant. If you simply wish to be a specialist practitioner, you can do that straight away although you should really do a lot of courses before then.

]]> http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-go-through-dental-school-plus-specialty-in-orthodontics/feed/ 0 http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-much-is-the-average-orthodontics-braces-and-how-long-do-you-have-to-have-it-on/ http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-much-is-the-average-orthodontics-braces-and-how-long-do-you-have-to-have-it-on/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:54:29 +0000 Orthodontics Editor http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-much-is-the-average-orthodontics-braces-and-how-long-do-you-have-to-have-it-on/ How much is the average orthodontics braces? how much is the average full package here in vancouver *for normal teeth*? without the dental insurance yet.. just give an estimate or whatever.. oh, and how aboout how long do you have to wear the braces , just an estimate or average for normal teeth?

]]> How much is the average orthodontics braces?
how much is the average full package here in vancouver *for normal teeth*? without the dental insurance yet..
just give an estimate or whatever..
oh, and how aboout how long do you have to wear the braces , just an estimate or average for normal teeth?

]]> http://orthodonticsquestions.com/how-much-is-the-average-orthodontics-braces-and-how-long-do-you-have-to-have-it-on/feed/ 0 http://orthodonticsquestions.com/after-the-appointment-for-braces-how-long-does-it-take-for-the-orthodontist-to-install-it-in/ http://orthodonticsquestions.com/after-the-appointment-for-braces-how-long-does-it-take-for-the-orthodontist-to-install-it-in/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:53:10 +0000 Orthodontics Editor http://orthodonticsquestions.com/after-the-appointment-for-braces-how-long-does-it-take-for-the-orthodontist-to-install-it-in/ im about to schedule a appointment also i was wondering if my insurance doesnt cover for invisalign will it cover for regular braces

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also i was wondering if my insurance doesnt cover for invisalign will it cover for regular braces

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