Happy Thanksgiving, from Elvebak Orthodontics

Here at Elvebak Orthodontics, we are very thankful for all of our amazing patients! Our doctor and team would like to wish everyone a fun and safe Thanksgiving. We also want to remind everyone to brush and floss after indulging in the big meal.

If you have any stories or pictures to share with us, we encourage you to post them on our Facebook page or give us a call!

Elvebak Orthodontics attends the Invisalign Ortho Summit!

Every two years, orthodontists from all around the world, come to Las Vegas, Nevada for the International Invisalign Ortho Summit, which is hosted by Align Technology. The conference is a time for the doctors to catch up with colleagues and to discuss the latest improvments and techniques associated with Invisalign.

Dr. Elvebak and our entire team recently attended the Invisalign Summit in Las Vegas. We had a great time and learned so much.

For more information on Elvebak Orthodontics, or Invisalign treatment options in the Plano or Plano areas, don't hesitate to give us a call!

Dr. Elvebak asks: Is it time to schedule your child's first orthodontic check-up?

Many parents assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to see Dr. Elvebak for a consultation, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven?

That’s right—seven.

Ok, so what’s so great about age seven, you ask? Enough permanent teeth have arrived for Dr. Elvebak to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or “bad bite.” Also, the incisors have begun to come in, and problems such as crowding, deep bites and open bites can be detected.

Orthodontic evaluation at an early age provides one of two positive outcomes: For some, early identification or problems will lead to easier or shorter orthodontic treatment in the future. For others, a healthy prognosis will provide immediate peace of mind.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and are detrimental to good oral hygiene. So, if your child is nearing his or her seventh birthday, give us a call at Elvebak Orthodontics to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Elvebak and our team think that braces are pretty cool, do you?

Braces today are “cool” and—many would say—even “fun.” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as Invisalign and the Damon System, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams, and Justin Bieber—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s teens.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Different color options and the ability to change colors, for example, provide exciting ways for young patients to customize appearances. That enthusiasm helps them to feel good about their orthodontic treatment with Dr. Elvebak, and may contribute to the success of treatment.

Has your child or teen visited Elvebak Orthodontics for a consultation? If not, please give us a call and let us help your child begin the journey to a gorgeous smile!