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Crooked Teeth and Eye Tracking
Posted on December 6, 2016
Question: I had really crooked teeth and an overbite that affected my level of self-confidence. As a manager of a local retail store, I noticed people would stare at my mouth when they would come in to shop. I think they were noticing how crooked my smile appeared. Now that I have completed orthodontic treatment,… Read more »
Are Braces Affordable? How much do Braces Cost? And Answers to Other Braces Questions.
Posted on November 18, 2016
Question: I like to do my research on the web at night, and on the weekends. Is someone from your office available on your website to chat with me about braces at 11pm on a Saturday? Answer: Yes! My office has a staff member available to answer all of your questions through an online chat linked to my website…. Read more »
Second Opinions on Braces in Farmington, NM
Posted on October 11, 2016
Question: Are you okay when patients come to you for second opinion? Answer: Yes! A mother came into my office today and explained that she went to another office for a free consultation before seeing me, and said she felt very pressured to start treatment there. When she told the office she wanted to get… Read more »
There’s more to an amazing smile than just straight teeth!
Posted on September 30, 2016
Question: I always thought my front teeth should be “flat,” straight across to be perfect, but you explained this look made people appear older. You informed me that the best smiles had curves that followed the curve of a person’s lower lip. How do you create this type of smile? Answer: Curved smiles are definitely more… Read more »
Why I use traditional braces in Farmington, NM
Posted on August 14, 2016
Question: I notice the smiles on your patients look so much wider and more attractive than the smile I got from traditional braces. Why? Answer: Most orthodontist concentrate on straightening teeth and fixing a patient’s bite. Orthodontists like me who are using the H-4 System of braces want to create wide smiles that compliment a… Read more »
Dr. Herman: How to Avoid Tooth Extractions with Braces
Posted on July 14, 2016
Question: I am really stressed out. I went to an orthodontist whose plan was to take out four teeth on my 10 year old son. Yesterday I took my son to an oral surgeon who was going to put him to sleep for the procedure. My son got extremely anxious in the waiting room because… Read more »
Dr. Herman discusses Dental Care
Posted on June 29, 2016
Question: I feel bad that I told my dental hygienist that I floss every day, but I hate flossing and only do it 2 or 3 times a week. Is there anything more high-tech than using a string to clean in between my teeth? Answer: Yes, and you have probably heard about it. It is called… Read more »
Braces Questions with Dr. Herman
Posted on June 29, 2016
Question: Is it necessary to get teeth removed to achieve a straight smile and a better bite? Answer: My experience has been that it’s almost never necessary to remove healthy teeth to get straight smile or an improved bite when using technology like the high-tech H-4 System of Braces. I strongly recommend that a person get a… Read more »