The Barone Orthodontics Blog http://www.baroneorthodontics.com/blog The blog of Dr. Nicholas Barone - Orthodontist serving North Providence, Rhode Island (RI) Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:27:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 What’s on your summer reading list? http://www.baroneorthodontics.com/blog/2011/08/what%e2%80%99s-on-your-summer-reading-list/ http://www.baroneorthodontics.com/blog/2011/08/what%e2%80%99s-on-your-summer-reading-list/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:44:09 +0000 googlelogin0250@sesamecommunications.com http://www.baroneorthodontics.com/blog/?p=74 With summer in full swing, some of us at Barone Orthodontics wanted to remind all our patients about the importance of reading. Sure it’s easy to keep putting off reading this time of year, but reading during the summer is a vital step in brain development and warding off the dreaded “summer slide.” Plus, it’s fun!

Today, we thought we’d ask: What’s on YOUR summer reading list? What are some of your all-time favorites? Out of ideas for great summer reads? Ask us for suggestions, and our staff and Dr. Barone would be happy to provide a few suggestions. You may also ask a local librarian for some ideas or check out these summer reading ideas that we came across today, courtesy of Barnes & Noble.

Happy reading! Be sure to share with us your summer picks or your all-time favorites on our Facebook page!

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At Barone Orthodontics, nobody, and we mean NOBODY, is “too old” for braces! In fact, our staff read a fascinating statistic recently: adults getting braces has actually jumped 24 percent in the last 15 years!

Of course, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but maybe the reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Barone can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, contact our Providence orthodontic office to schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Barone and our friendly staff. We look forward to meeting you and your family and helping you achieve a beautiful, functional smile that will last a lifetime!

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Elastic Tie: Tiny rubber band that fits around the bracket to hold the archwire in place.

Archwire: The main wire that acts as a track to guide the teeth along. It’s changed periodically throughout treatment, as teeth move to their new positions.

Loop in Archwire: Frequently used for closing space left by an extraction. Many archwires don’t have a loop.

Bracket: Small attachment that holds the archwire in place. Most often, a bracket is cemented directly onto the tooth’s surface, eliminating the need for a band.

Headgear Tube: Round, hollow attachment on the back bands. The inner bow of the headgear fits into it.

Coil Spring: Fits between brackets and over archwire to open space between teeth.

Tie Wire: Fine wire that is twisted around the bracket to hold the archwire in place.

Band: A thin ring of metal fitted around a tooth and cemented in place. The band provides a way to attach the brackets to the tooth.

Hook: Welded or removable arm to which elastics (rubber bands) are attached.

Elastic (Rubber Band): Small rubber band that is hooked between different points on the appliance to provide pressure to move the teeth.

Hope this helps! Please give us a call if you have any questions!

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GREAT question! Braces were originally considered to be best appropriate for teens. But these days, kids as old as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Because preadolescent kids are typically not self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists suggest it could be a good idea to start early.

Experts, however, say it depends on the treatment required. Some children who get braces at an early age end up in a second phase of treatment, and end up having braces well into their teenage years despite starting young.

Most orthodontic treatment begins between ages nine and 14, and the folks at AAO estimate most orthodontic treatment lasts from one to three years, with two years being the average. It’s important, however, that children be screened no later than age seven for Dr. Barone to assess what the best age for treatment is.

We hope this helps! Give us a call at 401-353-1292 if you have any questions about your child’s treatment or to schedule a complimentary orthodontic consultation! We hope you had a great weekend!

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Please visit Barone Orthodontics on the following networks:

Facebook: facebook.com/BaroneOrthodontics
YouTube: youtube.com/baroneorthodontics
Twitter: twitter.com/barone_ortho
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/pub/nick-barone/11/b5b/757

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Our team at Barone Orthodontics would like to know: what are your plans for the 4th of July? Are you out in the sun? Have you stocked up on fireworks? Are you going to grill up your favorite summer foods? If you have a 4th of July tradition, we would love to hear all about it.

We hope you have a fun and safe holiday! Feel free to upload your 4th of July photos to our Facebook page and let us know how your Independence Day turned out this year.

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It’s summer here at Barone Orthodontics, a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories. Whether you’ve been to a barbecue, gone on a camping trip, hit the great American open roads with family or just had fun in the sun, Dr. Barone and our team want to hear all about it! Leave a comment on our Facebook fan page and tell us about your summer!

We also encourage you to post any photos to our Facebook wall!

Happy and safe travels,

Dr. Barone and team

]]> http://www.baroneorthodontics.com/blog/2011/06/summer-fun-with-barone-orthodontics/feed/ 0 Access your account—any day, any time, anywhere! http://www.baroneorthodontics.com/blog/2011/06/access-your-account%e2%80%94any-day-any-time-anywhere/ http://www.baroneorthodontics.com/blog/2011/06/access-your-account%e2%80%94any-day-any-time-anywhere/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:56:45 +0000 googlelogin0250@sesamecommunications.com http://www.baroneorthodontics.com/blog/?p=49 We hope you enjoyed your weekend! Did you know that patients at Barone Orthodontics have access to their account, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on our web site? You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email, text messages and more!

You can sign up for this convenient service on our web site by clicking the “Patient Login” button on our homepage. Please call us at Barone Orthodontics if you have any questions!

]]> http://www.baroneorthodontics.com/blog/2011/06/access-your-account%e2%80%94any-day-any-time-anywhere/feed/ 0 “My son is turning 7 – when should we visit for a consultation?” http://www.baroneorthodontics.com/blog/2011/06/my-son-is-turning-7-when-should-we-visit-for-a-consultation/ http://www.baroneorthodontics.com/blog/2011/06/my-son-is-turning-7-when-should-we-visit-for-a-consultation/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:47:22 +0000 googlelogin0250@sesamecommunications.com http://www.baroneorthodontics.com/blog/?p=45 Great question! Our team at Barone Orthodontics will tell you that braces were originally considered to be best appropriate for teens. But these days, kids as old as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Because preadolescent kids are typically not self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists suggest it could be a good idea to start early.

Experts, however, say it depends on the treatment required. Some children who get braces at an early age end up in a second phase of treatment, and end up having braces well into their teenage years despite starting young.

Most orthodontic treatment begins between ages nine and 14, and the folks at AAO estimate most orthodontic treatment lasts from one to three years, with two years being the average. It’s important, however, that children be screened no later than age seven for Dr. Barone to assess what the best age for treatment is.

Hope this helps! Give us a call if you have any questions about your child’s orthodontic treatment at Barone Orthodontics!

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Dr. Barone and our team at Barone Orthodontics will tell you that keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during treatment, you’ll experience better results and could possibly reduce your treatment time.

Here is a very concise video explaining the proper way to floss your teeth with braces. Give Barone Orthodontics a call if you have more questions about flossing. Enjoy!

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