St Clair Orthodontics, Damon braces, Invisalign

Before and After: Krystiana

2012-01-25T12:18:00.000-08:00

One of the things we love most here at St. Clair's is the transformation we get to see in the smiles of our patients. Krystiana's transformation is an incredible one.

When she first came to us, she was a beautiful girl, but she really wanted to see a change in her smile. After time with us, and after using the awesome Damon technology, Krystiana got to experience the change she was looking for.
She says:

"I love my smile! I have more confidence and Iove the compliments I get on my smile! I thank St. Clair for everything they have done to help make my smile so amazing. All the time, all I wanna do is smile!"

We thought Krystiana always had a great smile, but now it's one she is even more confident in sharing with others. The transformation has been surprising, even for those who saw her everyday:

"My friends were all amazed to see my final results. When my friends say they are wanting braces I recommend St. Clair."

But, the best news we can get is a smile that never stops--that's a true sign of success. And with Krystiana, we think we got just that:

"I must admit I have never smiled as much as I do now! Thank you so much St. Clair!"

You are more than welcome, Krystiana--we hope you never stop smiling!

Meet Sandra!

2012-01-11T13:08:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wanted to know just a little bit more about the people that work at St. Clair's Orthodontics? It really only seems fair, since they already know a whole lot about you!

Once a month we want to feature one of our great staff members, and give you a little more information about him or her.

First up is Sandra Peterson. You've all seen her at the front desk, and made your next appointment with her. Sandra is the appointment coordinator at St. Clair's, and it's her job to make sure we don't schedule everyone to come see us all at once.

Here is just a little more you might not have known about Sandra:

Next month will mark her sixth year at St. Clair's. Her favorite thing about working here is getting to be the first person you see when you walk in, and getting to see your beautiful smile when you're done with your braces.

Before Sandra came to be part of our time, she grew up in Abilene, and went to college at Tech.

But besides working at St. Clair's, Sandra also loves to garden, entertain guests, hang out with girlfriends, and be Grandma to two really cute grandsons. Her favorite place to vacation is Paradise Island in the Bahamas, and she plans on taking the entire office staff there this summer (just kidding, Sandra!). She also really likes Mexican food, but found it was hard to eat with braces. She also would love to meet Richard Gere someday--she happens to think he's pretty good looking!

We hope you'll say hi to Sandra the next time you're in the office. Not only is she really good at her job, she also loves getting to see our patients. Make sure you show her your smile!

Why Should I Get Braces?

2010-10-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

Our smiles are a big part of our identity and how we are perceived by our peers. Consider this -- in a recent survey of more than 1,000 Americans (age 18 and over), 72% of the respondents agreed that people of all ages with healthy straight teeth are typically treated better in social situations than those with noticeably crooked teeth. Conversely, nearly half said that crooked teeth leave a negative first impression. With the breakthrough of new orthodontic technology, it's easier than ever to improve your smile and experience the difference.

How old is "too old" for orthodontic treatment?

2010-07-23T07:39:00.000-07:00

Braces aren't just for kids anymore. Teeth alignment can be changed at any age if your gums and bone structure are healthy. Orthodontists offer a variety of treatments that are designed for different age groups - including adults. Orthodontic treatment at later stages in life can dramatically improve your personal appearance and self-esteem. Improving the health of your teeth and gums is equally important. Crooked teeth and a bad bite can contribute to gum and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces, even headaches, and sometimes jaw joint (TMJ/TMD) pain. A new smile can begin today.

What is the difference between orthodontic treatment for adults vs. children?

2010-06-01T13:48:00.000-07:00

Adults are not growing and may have experienced some breakdown or loss of their teeth and bone that supports the teeth. Orthodontic treatment may then be only a part of the patient's overall treatment plan. Close coordination may be required between the orthodontist, oral surgeon, periodontist, endodontist and family dentist to assure that a complicated adult orthodontic problem is managed well and complements all other areas of the patient's treatment needs.

When is the best time to begin orthodontics?

2010-05-17T07:10:00.000-07:00

Though an orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is an optimal time period to begin treatment. Beginning treatment at this time ensures the greatest result and the least amount of time and expense. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that the initial orthodontic evaluation should occur at the first sign of orthodontic problems or no later than age 7. At this early age, orthodontic treatment may not be necessary, but upon examination, we can determine the most advantageous time to begin treatment. If you are concerned about your child and would like to have an evaluation, please contact our office.

Why Is Orthodontics Important?

2010-05-04T06:41:00.000-07:00

An attractive smile and improved self-image are just a couple of the benefits of orthodontic treatment. Alleviating and preventing physical health problems is just as important. There are recent studies that link poor dental health to overall poor physical health. Without treatment, orthodontic problems can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, bone destruction, chewing and digestive difficulties, speech impairments, tooth loss and other dental injuries. If your teeth are causing you to have a negative self-image, or you desire to correct your malocclusion, please contact our office for more information.

Welcome to the St Clair Orthodontics page!

2010-02-23T08:43:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the St Clair Orthodontics page! We've recently installed new ways to stay connected to our office- Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and our very own blog! Visit us by clicking the icons at the top right of our page.
Look forward to seeing you soon,
Dr. St Clair