A great smile tells so much about a person. There are few situations in life that cannot be improved by a smile. As an orthodontist, the most rewarding part of my practice is being able to really get to know my patients.
It is extremely fulfilling to be a positive aspect in their oral health and overall happiness. I never want to be a revolving door for my patients, and I love building lasting and trusting relationships. My patients know that I am always there for them and that I will always do everything that I can to help them obtain a lifetime of brilliant smiles. It is pure delight when I see smiles of laughter on our patients face.
I understand how important it is for my patients that I stay at the forefront of all the latest developments within the orthodontic field. For this reason, I make it a priority to commit many hours each year to continuing education courses and seminars in a wide variety of dental disciplines.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
At our practice, our goal is to provide each patient with the one-on-one, personalized orthodontic care that they need and deserve. With complete focus on our patients comfort and satisfaction, Dr. Sullivan provides only the most advanced treatments in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Our goal is to never rush our patients through their treatments, so we work hard to ensure that each patient receives the much needed quality time with Dr. Sullivan at each visit.
We are a no secrets orthodontic practice, so family members are always allowed and welcomed to join our patients in the treatment area. Weve dedicated ourselves to upholding a truly family-oriented practice and this means that we are always honest, upfront, and committed to building open and trusting relationships with each member of your family.
Its more important than ever to brush and floss regularly when you have braces, so the teeth and gums are healthy during orthodontic treatment. 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 a 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.