Stevenson Orthodontics is making a change in the Gresham area. Please vote on our Facebook page for your favorite local charity and Dr. Stevenson will donate to each of them. The charity with the most votes will win the most money.
As a thank you from Stevenson Orthodontics for helping spread the word to your friends, classmates, colleagues, and family, we invite you to enter our "Making a Change" sweepstakes. The winner will be randomly chosen from all entries and will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card. He/she will also get to present the check to the Cause that gets the most votes!
After voting for your favorite charity, go to the bottom of the voting page to fill out the entry form for the sweepstakes drawing. Gook luck to all!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
The Importance of Retainer Wear
Wearing retainers is as equally important as was your treatment with Damon Braces or Invisalign. It is during this phase that your teeth are held or retained in their new positions. This retention phase also allows your teeth to "settle" into their new home. It is very important to wear the retainers as Dr. Stevenson recommends. This will insure that your new smile will stay that way.
There are exceptions to the rule but generally we bond or glue a fixed or permanent retainer behind your lower front teeth. This retainer is called a permanent retainer because you are unable to remove it until we remove it for you. This retainer usually stays in the mouth forever. If for some reason you desire to have it removed, please contact our office so we may help you.
The upper retainer is a clear removable retainer. The clear retainer is worn 24 hours a day for 8 weeks except when eating. After the the first retainer check appointment, if everything looks good, the removable clear retainer can then be worn during the night time hours for the next 1-2 years. Eventually, the clear retainer is only worn a couple of nights per week.
Since the lower retainer is glued to the teeth, care should be taken when biting into hard foods. Hard foods may dislodge the glue. Apples and carrots should still be sliced before eating. If the retainer comes loose, please call the office the next business day so we may reattach it. If the entire retainer should come out, please save it and we will reattach it. Teeth may move if the retainer is left unattached too long.
If the clear removable retainer should be lost or broken, it will need to be replaced as soon as possible. Please call the office the next business day so we may make a new one for you.
Be careful with the retainers as there is a cost involved in repairing for replacing retainers. Costs to replace both retainers is $75 each. A repair on the lower retainer is $45. Enjoy your fabulous new smile and remember to wear your retainers faithfully to ensure that your smile will stay fabulous!
There are exceptions to the rule but generally we bond or glue a fixed or permanent retainer behind your lower front teeth. This retainer is called a permanent retainer because you are unable to remove it until we remove it for you. This retainer usually stays in the mouth forever. If for some reason you desire to have it removed, please contact our office so we may help you.
The upper retainer is a clear removable retainer. The clear retainer is worn 24 hours a day for 8 weeks except when eating. After the the first retainer check appointment, if everything looks good, the removable clear retainer can then be worn during the night time hours for the next 1-2 years. Eventually, the clear retainer is only worn a couple of nights per week.
Since the lower retainer is glued to the teeth, care should be taken when biting into hard foods. Hard foods may dislodge the glue. Apples and carrots should still be sliced before eating. If the retainer comes loose, please call the office the next business day so we may reattach it. If the entire retainer should come out, please save it and we will reattach it. Teeth may move if the retainer is left unattached too long.
If the clear removable retainer should be lost or broken, it will need to be replaced as soon as possible. Please call the office the next business day so we may make a new one for you.
Be careful with the retainers as there is a cost involved in repairing for replacing retainers. Costs to replace both retainers is $75 each. A repair on the lower retainer is $45. Enjoy your fabulous new smile and remember to wear your retainers faithfully to ensure that your smile will stay fabulous!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Famous Soul Surfer
Remember Bethany Hamilton who at the age of 14 was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark while surfing in the Hawaiian Island of Kauai? You may have seen her story in the major motion picture "Soul Surfer" released this past year. What you may not know about her is that she underwent orthodontic treatment with Damon Braces to correct her open bite and crowding. The Damon Brace System gave her healthier teeth and gums, clearer speech, increased confidence and enhanced facial features.
Just like Bethany, all Dr. Stevenson's patients wear Damon Braces. We are proud to offer this unique system to you. The braces are more comfortable to wear usually require fewer appointments, and deliver a beautiful broad smile faster than traditional braces. Stop by the office to see a life size cut out of Bethany Hamilton with a QR code that you can scan with a smart phone and learn more about her story. Today she travels the world surfing and sharing her personal story of confidently smiling through adversity. So maybe when you feel a little discomfort from your braces, you can think of Bethany and confidently smile through adversity!
Just like Bethany, all Dr. Stevenson's patients wear Damon Braces. We are proud to offer this unique system to you. The braces are more comfortable to wear usually require fewer appointments, and deliver a beautiful broad smile faster than traditional braces. Stop by the office to see a life size cut out of Bethany Hamilton with a QR code that you can scan with a smart phone and learn more about her story. Today she travels the world surfing and sharing her personal story of confidently smiling through adversity. So maybe when you feel a little discomfort from your braces, you can think of Bethany and confidently smile through adversity!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Have you heard about SureSmile...the advanced orthodontic treatment that will have you smiling sooner than you thought possible? Dr. Stevenson is a SureSmile provider and is happy to offer it to you.
A 3-D model is taken of the teeth that allows your bite to be seen from any angle. Dr. Stevenson uses the model and SureSmile computer simulations to determine the best treatment plan. Once Dr. Stevenson finalizes your unique prescription, SureSmile calculates the most efficient movement for each tooth, to create the beautiful, healthy smile you've always wanted.
The SureSmile wire is then custom-shaped by a robot. When the wire is inserted, each tooth moves directy to the prescribed position. It's this precise movement that enables such great results with a shorter treatment time.
SureSmile coupled with the Damon Brace System and Dr. Stevenson's expert technical skills will result in a beautiful, full smile for you in a shorter time than you thought possible!!
A 3-D model is taken of the teeth that allows your bite to be seen from any angle. Dr. Stevenson uses the model and SureSmile computer simulations to determine the best treatment plan. Once Dr. Stevenson finalizes your unique prescription, SureSmile calculates the most efficient movement for each tooth, to create the beautiful, healthy smile you've always wanted.
The SureSmile wire is then custom-shaped by a robot. When the wire is inserted, each tooth moves directy to the prescribed position. It's this precise movement that enables such great results with a shorter treatment time.
SureSmile coupled with the Damon Brace System and Dr. Stevenson's expert technical skills will result in a beautiful, full smile for you in a shorter time than you thought possible!!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Damon Brace System
Did you know that Dr. Stevenson is an exclusive Damon System user? What makes the Damon System different than other standard braces?
The Damon System uses passive self-ligating braces that eliminate the need for elastic or metal "ties." That means there are no ties on the braces so keeping the teeth healthy and clean is much easier. High technology wires move teeth faster and require fewer adjustments. That means visits to the orthodontist will be every 8-10 weeks. A great plus for busy lifestyles and working parents! This new clinically proven treatment approach aligns the teeth and enhances the facial aesthetics - usually without extractions or rapid palatal expanders.
With the Damon System, treatment is typically shorter than with conventional braces. And shorter treatment time means fewer appointments and a beautiful smile....faster. You may be surprised how fast!
The days of having braces tightened are over. Damon System braces have a unique slide mechanism that reduces pressure on your teeth and allows them to move more comfortably to their correct positions. This revolutionary new approach to orthodontics ensures greater comfort throughout treatment.
Straight teeth and a beautiful smile can enhance self-esteem and self-confidence at any age, plus improve overall oral health. It's never too late to look and feel great!
The Damon System uses passive self-ligating braces that eliminate the need for elastic or metal "ties." That means there are no ties on the braces so keeping the teeth healthy and clean is much easier. High technology wires move teeth faster and require fewer adjustments. That means visits to the orthodontist will be every 8-10 weeks. A great plus for busy lifestyles and working parents! This new clinically proven treatment approach aligns the teeth and enhances the facial aesthetics - usually without extractions or rapid palatal expanders.
With the Damon System, treatment is typically shorter than with conventional braces. And shorter treatment time means fewer appointments and a beautiful smile....faster. You may be surprised how fast!
The days of having braces tightened are over. Damon System braces have a unique slide mechanism that reduces pressure on your teeth and allows them to move more comfortably to their correct positions. This revolutionary new approach to orthodontics ensures greater comfort throughout treatment.
Straight teeth and a beautiful smile can enhance self-esteem and self-confidence at any age, plus improve overall oral health. It's never too late to look and feel great!
-Damon System.....More than straight teeth
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Preferred Provider for Invisalign
Dr. Stevenson is the preferred provider for Invisalign in the Gresham, Oregon area. Invisalign is a clear alternative for those wanting to change their smile invisibly. By using a series of clear, removable aligners, Invisalign straightens teeth according to Dr. Stevenson's prescribed treatment.
Aligners are changed about every two weeks. Each patient is sent home with a set of aligners to be worn until the next visit. Appointments in the office are every 8-10 weeks. With visits to the office only every other month and the technology of Invisalign, your teeth will move--little by little--toward the smile you have always wanted!
Aligners are changed about every two weeks. Each patient is sent home with a set of aligners to be worn until the next visit. Appointments in the office are every 8-10 weeks. With visits to the office only every other month and the technology of Invisalign, your teeth will move--little by little--toward the smile you have always wanted!
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