Dr. Raymond G. Nikodem, DDS My whole life I grew up around dentistry. My father was an orthodontist in South County for over 30 years. My cousin is an endodontist (root canal specialist) in North County, and my three brothers are also dentists.
Because many of my fathers friends were also dentists, I was surrounded by discussions of dentistry, which interested me so much I couldnt wait for the next time I could visit one of their practices just to watch how they worked. Needless to say, I knew at a very young age that I wanted to become a dentist.
Dentistry remains my passion. I feel my passion is reflected in my work and in how I treat my patients. I have been given a great gift, and I want to share that gift with others. I ask all my associates at Right Dental Care, to celebrate my mission statement to be Men and Women for Others.
If you are in need of dental care, please give us a call at Right Dental Care. We understand that a visit to the dentist can be an uncomfortable experience, and my associates and I do everything in our power to see that every visit to our office is as pleasant as possible.
Right Dental Care is an Invisalign preferred provider in Crystal City, MO. OurCrystal Citycosmetic dentistare all experienced and expert in teeth straightening using the Invisalign technology.Invisalign technology has been available for more than 15 years and has proven to be an effective teeth straightening method.Invisalign with our bestdentist in Crystal City, means careful supervision and attention to detail.
Many adults or older teens would like to improve their smiles but hate the idea of traditional orthodontia. Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that is a great alternative to metal braces. Unlike traditional braces, patients dont have to endure painful, ugly metal wires or bands. Virtually invisible, the Invisalign system works through a series of custom aligners.
Because Invisalign uses a series of clear trays to shift teeth, patients avoid irritating brackets and the unsightly appearance of metal orthodontia. An estimated 1,000,000 people have chosen to straighten their teeth with Invisalign. Benefits include:
During the first step, the dentist will take impressions of your teeth and digitized them. From these impressions, your doctor can create and manipulate a computerized image of the teeth. Using the 3-D model, the dentist will plan out the movement of the teeth. Custom aligners are then generated to fit your specific case. Every couple of weeks, patients change the aligners as prescribed by the dentist. The aligners gradually reposition the teeth little by little until you can enjoy a straight, attractive smile.
What are the benefits of Invisalign? With Invisalign, adults who want to maintain their mature images dont have to deal with the embarrassment of metal braces. Another obvious advantage of Invisalign is that the aligners are removable, so patients can take them out to eat, brush, and floss.
Will Invisalign aligners straighten my childs teeth? Because they still have baby teeth that need room to come out, dentists dont recommend Invisalign for young children. As well, most kids dont have the discipline needed to wear, care for, and keep up with the Invisalign aligners.
How long does treatment last? Although the actual length of time depends on the individual case, usually Invisalign will straighten your smile in 6 to 18 months, often less time than with traditional orthodontic therapy. Your dentist will see you every four to six weeks to monitor your progress.
Since the aligners are removable, can I take them out whenever I want? Most patients love the fact that they can take their aligners out for eating, brushing, or on special occasions. For optimal results, you need to wear the aligners about 22 hours a day on a consistent basis.