I was inspired to become an orthodontist after my own positive experience with braces. As a teenager with crooked teeth I was embarrassed to smile, which affected my mood, confidence and the personality I projected. Enhancing my smile with braces gave me more confidence and allowed me to be the person I wanted to be. Having experienced the transformative effects of orthodontics myself, practicing as an orthodontist is especially gratifying for mepracticing in my home town of Kansas City makes it that much more special.
Dr. Ravi is active in a number of professionalsocieties including: the American Association of Orthodontists, the American DentalAssociation, the Missouri Dental Association, the Midwestern Society ofOrthodontists and the Eastern Jackson County Dental Group. To stay on the cuttingedge of the profession, he regularly attends continuing education courses, bothwithin the orthodontic specialty and in other dental disciplines.
Its more important than ever to brush and floss regularly when you have braces so the teeth and gums stayhealthy during orthodontic treatment. All orthodontic patients should continue to see their general dentist for check up visits. Patients who do not keep their teeth clean may require more frequent visits to the dentist for a professional cleaning. Adults who have a history of gum disease should also see their periodontist during orthodontic treatment. Watch the two videos below on the proper care of braces during orthodontic treatment.
What can you eat? Lets talk about what you shouldnt eat! For the first day or so, stick to soft foods. Avoid tough meats, hard breads, and raw vegetables. Before long, youll be able to bite a cucumber again. But youll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as youre wearing braces.
When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for 3 5 days. Take Tylenol or whatever you normally take for headache or discomfort. The lips, cheeks and tongue may also become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and become accustomed to the braces. We will supply wax to put on the braces in irritated areas to lessen discomfort.
To successfully complete orthodontic treatment, the patient must work together with the orthodontist. The teeth and jaws can only move toward their corrected positions if the patient consistently wears the rubber bands or other appliances as prescribed. Lack of cooperation following instructions and damaged appliances lengthen the treatment time so please follow instructions.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 23 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestPhillip Hernandez
2 years ago
Dr. Rajanna and the entire team at Lakewood Orthodontics are amazing. Very excited for their new location in Mission. The entire office is friendly, professional and answered every question I had. Highly recommend!
Filesi Wily
5 years ago
My daughter absolutely LOVES her teeth now, thanks to Lakewood Orthodontics and their staff for everything they have done for her. She Looks Amazing!
Emily Olomiye
5 years ago
Our first appointment with the staff at Lakewood was a great one. Everyone was incredibly professional and clearly enjoyed their job. I look forward to continuing our orthodontic care at their facility.
Elana Erickson
5 years ago
Amazing staff, always pleasant and welcoming. They even remember your name. They did an amazing job on my teeth and always made sure nothing was poking before sending me home, and if there ever was any problems they always managed to squeeze me in. A great experience overall!
Kristi Rasnic
5 years ago
All the financial "stuff" to be sent to our insurance was all conveyed to us up front, including the out-of-pocket cost to us. It was perfect to know what to set aside for the cost for the year in our FSA account. We were also taken through step by step in the process of the next stages for my daughter's braces and appliances.
Filesi Wily
6 years ago
My daughter absolutely LOVES her teeth now, thanks to Lakewood Orthodontics and their staff for everything they have done for her. She Looks Amazing!
Kristi Rasnic
6 years ago
All the financial "stuff" to be sent to our insurance was all conveyed to us up front, including the out-of-pocket cost to us. It was perfect to know what to set aside for the cost for the year in our FSA account. We were also taken through step by step in the process of the next stages for my daughter's braces and appliances.
Emily Olomiye
6 years ago
Our first appointment with the staff at Lakewood was a great one. Everyone was incredibly professional and clearly enjoyed their job. I look forward to continuing our orthodontic care at their facility.
Jennifer Rosenblum
6 years ago
Very friendly. Our experience with everyone was fantastic!
Adi Rosenblum
6 years ago
Love all the staff! Very friendly. Our experience with everyone was fantastic!
Kelly Giffin
6 years ago
What a wonderful staff and wonderful experience! My daughter just got her braces removed and we were pleased with the entire process, always very kind and informative, always great at scheduling appointments and reminders! Would highly recommend
Bryleigh Nicole
6 years ago
I loved getting my braces here! Everyone is really nice
Elana Erickson
6 years ago
Amazing staff, always pleasant and welcoming. They even remember your name. They did an amazing job on my teeth and always made sure nothing was poking before sending me home, and if there ever was any problems they always managed to squeeze me in. A great experience overall!
Randis Rylander
6 years ago
They have a super team who gets to know their patients. I couldn't have asked for better process. It was great.
Olivia Winn
6 years ago
Very good! Love the staff and so thankful for my teeth!!
Shania Lankford
6 years ago
I've been with Lakewood Orthodontics for a year now and just got my braces off! Every little concern I had with my teeth they were able to fix and were so kind throughout this entire process. Dr Ravi and all the staff are absolutely wonderful!!
Hannah Hierseman
6 years ago
Dr Ravi and all the people who work here are awesome! They take good care of you and will take extra time just to make sure everything is done properly so you end up with a great smile in the end! I got my braces off today and couldn't be happier!
Kristin Minker (KristinNicole)
6 years ago
Dr. Ravi and his staff are great! Love the results I got!
I'mPurseHappy2
6 years ago
Well today my son Anthony has gotten his braces off it's been I believe a few years. He is sooooo happy to have them off. I appreciate Dr. Ravi and his staff for the friendliness and professionalism they have shown over the years. Thank you everyone!
Kelly Giffin
6 years ago
What a wonderful staff and wonderful experience! My daughter just got her braces removed and we were pleased with the entire process, always very kind and informative, always great at scheduling appointments and reminders! Would highly recommend
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