By William Trepp
Environmental activists are pushing the FDA to finalize the FDA’s regulation of triclosan, an active ingredient in Colgate Total toothpaste and some soaps. Activists say triclosan can disrupt hormone levels. Being cautious, we will no longer recommend triclosan products. AP Newspaper Article
By William Trepp
New research indicates that flu virus is spread more by airborne droplets from coughs and sneezes than by touching contaminated surfaces. People infected with flu should wear a mask to prevent airborne virus spread to others.
By William Trepp
The new healthcare bill which became effective on January 1, 2013 places a new tax on manufactured medical devices. The medical device manufactures will pass the expense of the tax to the healthcare provider/dentist and the dentist may choose to pass the cost on to the patient in the form of increased dental fees.
By William Trepp
Starting Monday January 21, 2013, our office will begin using a new plastic for our Invisalign & Invisalign teen patients. This new plastic has several advantages:
By William Trepp
We wish everyone much success in 2013. We hope that you experience good health and lots of fun.
By William Trepp
The reason that treatment is needed. The optimal time for starting treatment. The treatment approach that will be used. The length of treatment. The expected appearance when treatment is completed. The past success rate of the recommended treatment with other patients. The pros and cons of treatment. The treatment cost and financing options. The possible outcome if nothing is done.
By William Trepp
Welcome to our new blog associated with our web site Orthodontics.org. We look forward to sharing information about creating new smiles with tooth movement via Invisalign, Invisalign/teen or braces.