The importance of retainers, from Dr. Roth & Team

If you recently completed treatment at our office, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Roth will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, always provide that stabilization. They are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adapt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed by our team is the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for a lifetime.

To learn more about the advantages of wearing retainers after your orthodontic treatment, please read this helpful article about retainers from KidsHealth or give us a call!

Tackling sports injuries with Dr. Roth & Team

Let’s face it: sports-related injuries are common among children, let alone teens with braces. In a recent survey, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, discovered that 70 percent of parents said their biggest worry is that their child will get hurt while playing sports. But 67 percent admitted that their child doesn’t wear a mouth guard when participating in organized sports such as football, basketball, baseball and soccer. That’s why we are helping spread the word that many facial sports injuries can be prevented simply by reminding your kids to wear mouth guards. In addition, the AAO has provided the following tips for keeping your kids safe on the field this spring. Please remind them to:

• Wear mouth guards during contact sports
• Wear a helmet
• Stretch before and after a game or practice
• Wear protective eye wear
• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
• Be observant—even as a spectator

All of these can reduce injuries. Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. Be sure to avoid mouth guards that custom form to your teeth as these will resist any tooth movements Dr. Roth is trying to achieve.

Give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment at our office!

Stamp My Passport Contest Winners!

Congratulations to our Waiting Room Quiz- "Stamp My Passport" winners Liza B. and Colton D. Both won $25 gift cards to Target. Our two winners were chosen randomly from everyone who answered correctly. Next month, we will be picking four winners, and all patients are invited to enter! Stay tuned here on our blog or our Facebook page for the latest news, contests and events from Dr. Roth & Team of Jenkintown, PA!

Adianna's New Smile - The End Result of All That Hard Work!

When you first start your treatment at our office, we will tell you how important it is to care for your braces, keep to strict oral hygiene habits, and avoid certain foods. Following these guidelines will insure you finish treatment on time, and with a great end result, just like Adrianna in this video! Adrianna wore her braces for just over a year and a half, was a very compliant patient, and have a beautiful result!