The Orthodontic Process

Dr. Kadar has created a comprehensive description of the Orthodontic Process. He has divided the process into three stages so that you can easily locate information. Please look at the following topics and click on any subject of interest. You can always return to this section with your back button .

Topics

Before Braces

Am I ready for braces?
How early should you begin?
The role of your family dentist
Initial consultation - Becoming a new patient
Not ready for braces? - What happens during "wait & see?"

During Orthodontic Treatment

My Braces & Orthodontic Appliances
Dental checkups
Toothbrushes
Habits
Thumb sucking
Tongue thrusting
Braces and candy
Music and braces
White spots

Orthodontic Appliances
Tooth positioner
Spacer/Separator
Palatal expanders
Removable palatal expander
Cemented palatal expander
Herbst appliance
Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance (MARA)
Elastics and rubber bands
In an emergency

It's A Matter Of Business
Scheduling & appointments
Your account and insurance

Post Treatment

When treatment is over
Clear retainer
Active clear retainer
Bonded retainer (also called permanent retainer)
Hawley retainer