Missing permanent teeth or premature loss of baby teeth is one reason why the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends an orthodontic consultation for children beginning at age 7. The upper lateral incisors, second premolars and third molars (wisdom teeth) are the teeth most likely to fail to develop or erupt. Heredity is considered a major factor when permanent teeth are congenitally missing.
To determine whether or not teeth are actually missing, x-rays must be taken and carefully evaluated by Dr. Pearson. At times, a tooth may not actually be missing, but hidden underneath the gums and in poor position, preventing normal eruption and requiring orthodontic treatment to bring the tooth into alignment.
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School is out in most parts of the country and summer vacation will soon be here. Do you know what to do if you have an orthodontic emergency while you are out of town, on vacation, or away at camp? Here are some tips from Dr. Joe W. Pearson Orthodontics.
Fortunately, most problems with your braces don't qualify as true emergencies. Let's talk about a few things you can do while you are away to avoid the inconvenience and expense of trying to find an orthodontist in an unfamiliar area. Here are some helpful hints on what to do if you have a problem with your braces.
Take a mini emergency kit with you – Include orthodontic wax, nail clippers or small pair of wire cutters, tweezers, a pencil with an eraser, and our phone number if you need guidance.
Watch this video on how to handle emergencies before you leave so you aren’t scrambling for help and unprepared.
Our yearly party for our patients on June 4th, at Pecos Pool was an awesome time…
A huge thank you to our local vendors who made this Pool Party the biggest success ever with over 400 patients, friends, and families rocking at our party!
Yoasis Yogurt, Barros Pizza, the DJ from All Star Productions, Pecos Pool Staff, Superluxe who printed our staff t-shirts, and our Fabulous account exec from Sure Smile, Linda Black who provided the ITunes gift cards.
The winner and the Ipad2 was Team Gertson with 39 guests. Five teams competed for the iPad and it was a close race. Every team captain received a gift card and a donation to their local non-profit organization. Every team member received a free Yoasis Yogurt coupon courtesy of Dr. Pearson.
We also had a cannonball contest, limbo contest, and Mama Macarena contest. Thank you all for making this year’s Splash In Pool the best ever!!
At Pearson Orthodontics, we don’t have to tell you that keeping your teeth clean during treatment is very important. Braces have a habit of collecting additional food while eating that can cause a multitude of problems if not cared for correctly.
So you don't offend others with unsightly food caught on your braces, or to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, decalcification or discoloring of teeth and cavities, here are are five tooth brushing tips from Dr. Joe W. Pearson and our team for orthodontic patients to keep in mind while wearing braces:Read more on Five Tips for Cleaning Braces in Phoenix, Chandler and Tempe AZ…
