invisalign improvements to treat more complex cases

invisalign improvements to treat more complex cases

invisalign improvements to treat more complex cases

Dr.george bardawil
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Invisalign premier provider
speciality clinics center
st maamari,12th floor
hamra,beirutlebanon
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Why Teeth Crowding should be corrected ?Treated Orthodontic Case by Dr.george bardawil

Crowding of the Teeth by Dr.george bardawil

Crowding is the lack of space for all the teeth to fit normally within the jaws. The teeth may be twisted or displaced. Crowding occurs when there is disharmony in the tooth to jaw size relationship, or when the teeth are larger than the available space. Crowding can be caused by early or late loss of primary teeth, or improper eruption of teeth.

Crowding should be corrected because it can: 

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• prevent proper cleaning of all the surfaces of your teeth
• cause dental decay
• increase the chances of gum disease
• prevent proper functioning of teeth
• make your smile less attractive

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SPECIALITY CLINICS CENTER

ST MAAMARI,12TH FLOOR

HAMRA,BEIRUT

LEBANON

TEL 961-3-542724

                                                                                                               

   

                                                                                                                

                                                














                                                      

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Tom Cruise and Katherine Heigl Wore Invisalign. And So Can You
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Tom Cruise and Katherine Heigl are known around Hollywood for having perfect, straight smiles. But what many people don’t know is that they didn’t always have those beautiful straight white teeth! And here is the best part; no one could tell they were wearing Invisalign braces.

     Tom and Katherine both used Invisalign braces to straighten their teeth, without a metal-filled mouth and the painful adjustments associated with traditional braces.

     Many of our adult patients think that a celebrity smile is out of their reach. They think that braces are for children and teenagers and that they are too old for them. When they come into our office, I let them in on a little secret - you don't have to be a famous celebrity to have a fantastic smile. A great smile is well within your reach!What Are Invisalign Braces?    Invisalign is a custom-made system of clear, plastic teeth aligners. They are completely undetectable so no one knows you’re wearing them.

     We will take impressions and photos of your teeth and then a set of aligners will be created, based on your mouth’s exact measurements and desired results. We can even give you a digital image of what your teeth will look like, before treatment begins.

How Invisalign Works

Invisalign braces work in a unique way. The plastic trays that are created are designed to be swapped out every few weeks. These aligner trays slowly and painlessly move your teeth into the desired positions. Most people visit their us about every six weeks for a check-up, Most appointments are a quick in and out visit to simply check on your progress.

Although the trays are designed to be worn the majority of your days and nights, it is recommended that you take them out when eating, drinking or brushing your teeth. http://www.drgeorgebardawil.com/

Over half a million Americans have taken advantage of Invisalign. The system can fix problems such as overly crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, cross bite, overbite and under bite. Taking advantage of Invisalign braces can also help prevent serious dental concerns such as tooth decay and periodontal disease. Be sure to ask us how

      you can get the same Invisalign braces that Tom and Katherine wore.

 Dr.george bardawil
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 Invisalign premier provider
 speciality clinics center
st maamari,12th floor
 hamra,beirut
 lebanon
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Anterior crowding edge to edge traumatic bite-before and after 14.05.2011

 Anterior crowding edge to edge traumatic bite-before and after 14.05.2011

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SPECIALITY CLINICS CENTER

ST MAAMARI ,12 TH FLOOR

HAMRA,BEIRUT

LEBANON

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INVISALIGN TEEN-BEIRUT LEBANON

 INVISALIGN TEEN-BEIRUT LEBANON

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INVISALIGN TEEN-BEIRUT LEBANON http://www.drgeorgebardawil.com/

I can still clearly remember wearing traditional metal braces throughout junior high, and all of the hassles that came with it: Having to stick a gob of wax at the ends of the wires, so they wouldn't poke me on the insides of my cheeks; regularly changing the rubber bands that linked my top and bottom braces; heading straight to the bathroom after lunch to make sure there were no unsightly food bits stuck in the metal hardware. That's why I'm admittedly jealous that teens today can straighten their teeth without the use of any wires, rubber bands, and wax, thanks to Invisalign. And now, the company that made metal braces a thing of the past has created a system designed just for teens. These new teen-targeted aligners are shaped in such a way that new teeth can grow in, and it won't mess up the straightening process. Plus, a blue dot located on the back of the aligners is designed to fade over a two-week period if they are worn properly, so you, your parents, or your orthodontist can check to see if you're wearing them as often as you should. The best part about Invisalign, of course, is the fact that you can remove the aligners for special occasions (Prom, Graduation anyone?), so you can start straightening your teeth at anytime. For more info on Invisalign Teen visit www.invisalign.com/teen

Teeth Whitening Beirut lebanon

Coffee, tea, tobacco and medications leave telling stains on our teeth. Dr. Bardawil can take years off your appearance with a simple and effective professional teeth whitening treatment in Beirut. We have several options to lighten your teeth up to 14 shades either at home or in the comfort of our clinic...

 Teeth whitening technology utilizes patented blue light technology to whiten teeth up to 14 shades in just one hour. When you come in for your  teeth whitening appointment.
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Dr.Bardawil  may recommend a Zoom! Power whitening treatment to remove deep-down stains in just 45 minutes. Zoom! has been clinically proven to lighten teeth an average of eight shades with little to no tooth sensitivity. To learn more about Zoom! teeth whitening technology, visit their website at http://www.zoomnow.com/.

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hamra,beirut
lebanon
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CONGRATULATIONS ...JUST REMOVED HER BRACES TODAY ON THE 6TH OF APRIL 2011

CONGRATULATION ...JUST REMOVED HER BRACES TODAY ON THE 6TH OF APRIL 2011

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After treatment

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SPECIALITY CLINICS CENTER
ST MAAMARI,12TH FLOOR
HAMRA-BEIRUT
LEBANON
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SHOULD I CARE IF MY TEETH ARE CROOKED?

SHOULD I CARE IF MY TEETH ARE CROOKED?PLEASE WAKE UP......

Gingivitis (gingiva: gums,-itis: inflammation) is a form of periodontal disease in which the gums around the teeth become inflamed and swollen. Gingivitis is commonly due to plaque (sticky bacteria and food) and tartar (hardened plaque) on the teeth. The bacteria and toxins they produce cause the gums to become infected, swollen, tender, and bleed.
 Because gingivitis can be very mild, you may not be aware that you have the condition. But it's important to take gingivitis seriously and treat it promptly. Gingivitis can lead to much more serious gum disease (periodontitis) and eventual tooth loss.

Why do I care if my teeth are crooked?

You are no longer as young as you used to be. You are past that age when everyone around you wanted to wear braces. Does it really matter that your teeth are crooked?  Is it all about looks, or there is more to it?
According to the study done by the researchers at United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London, UK and Dental School,   there is a relationship between irregularity of  teeth and periodontal disease.
The study involved 201 children aged 11-14 years. The upper and lower incisor teeth were evaluated  for spacing, degree of crowding and overlapping. The researchers found that there was a direct relationship between the number of  contacts of teeth out of alignment and teeth overlapping each other (a more severe crowding) and a number of sites with redness of the gums. The study concluded that the results indicate that overlapping of incisor teeth is directly related to gingivitis, and this relationship cannot be explained simply by an effect of oral hygiene.http://www.drgeorgebardawil.com/

So now you have red gums that bleed.  So what?  May be your parents had bleeding gums, may be their parents had bleeding gums. Nothing new there.  You think to yourself  it is your genes.  Never mind that you do not floss, and may be brushing once or twice a week. It is your genes and there is nothing you can do about it.  It is genes’ fault and they are the ones to blame.
But that is not what this post is about.  Usually red and bleeding gums indicate that what you have, and your parents and grandparents have (or had, if they have no teeth left)  is gingivitis or inflammation of  gums.  According to the American Academy of Periodontology,  and I quote “ Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis and eventually lead to tooth loss and other health problems.”
Now,  that is more than just looks.  Of course, there are other factors that could cause gingivitis,  periodontal disease and bone loss.  Let’s not forget about dental plaque.   But that is a topic for a different discussion that I will address at another time. This post, however,   is about crowding,  and how it may be related to gingivitis, potential periodontitis and subsequent bone and tooth loss.  And if you believe that crowding may lead to gingivitis,  periodontitis and bone loss,  you should be wondering  by now what , if anything,  you can  do about it.
Of course you can,  if suddenly feeling much younger,  join the crowd of  those who are looking forward to wearing those status setting metal brackets. On the other hand,   if you  think  you are mature enough to join the other crowd, then you might settle for something less obvious but, in my opinion more attractive, called Invisalign.

There are several possible causes for gum recession:

• Abnormal tooth position, such as tooth crowding, giving inadequate cover of one or more teeth by the jaw bone.^[1]
• Hereditary thin, fragile or insufficient gingival tissue.^[1]
• Overaggressive brushing,^[1] which causes the enamel at the gum line to be worn away by scrubbing the sides of the teeth in a washboard fashion
• Periodontal disease^[1]
• Inadequate brushing or flossing, which allows bacteria to build up between the teeth, resulting in enzymes eating the bone away from the teeth
• Eating disorders, from self-induced vomiting.
• Grinding of the teeth (bruxism)
• Intentional gingival retraction. For example, the adult tooth may not grow out of the gum, and to remedy this, a procedure called an exposure is done. It involves the gum tissue being cut open to allow the adult tooth to grow out. This is a less common cause of gum recession.

Dangers of gum infection

The immediate danger of gum infections is of course the threat to your oral health, and the potential for loss of teeth if it is not remedied in time. However, more and more research points to other serious health conditions that can arise from the entry of these harmful oral bacteria to the blood stream. You may not notice the effects on the rest of your body at first, but recent studies have linked gum infections to conditions such as:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Stroke
• Cancer
• Respiratory disease
• Premature births

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Hamra-beirut
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Another happy patient with anterior gap and twisted teeth just finished treatment !

Another happy patient with anterior gap and twisted teeth just finished treatment

congratulation louri....

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DR.GEORGE BARDAWIL
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SPECIALIST IN ORTHODONTICS
Speciality clinics center
st maamari 12th floor
hamra-beirut
lebanon

TEL 961-3-542724

CLASS 3 MALOCCLUSION-ANTERIOR CROSSBITE- JUST FINISHED HER TREATMENT

Beautiful smile.

April 28th, 2011

Dr.GEORGE BARDAWIL  enjoy providing exceptional orthodontic care in a fun, friendly environment. This includes sharing photos and testimonials on our office’s Facebook page and other social networks. We always love receiving positive feedback from patients after they complete treatment, which is why we wanted to share a great photo that our office recently received.

Congratulations to Taline.  All went well, as you can see from her beautiful smile!

BEFORE TREATMENT

AFTER TREATMENT

INTRA-ORAL  BEFORE TREATMENT

INTRA-ORAL -AFTER TREATMENT

Underbite and Anterior Crossbites

Ideally, top incisor teeth should overlap bottom incisors vertically and horizontally. In some individuals, one or more of the top teeth are “behind” the bottom teeth upon teeth closure. This is referred to as anterior crossbite or underjet (if all incisors are affected).
Anterior crossbite, even on a single tooth can be very destructive and should be corrected as soon as they are detected.  If left untreated, they may result in damage to the structures supporting the tooth causing looseness of the tooth, bone loss, tooth fractures and/or gum recession. If anterior crossbites left untreated it may lead to muscular spasm,ear ache,Tempero mandibular joint disorder,etc

Spacing-Another happy patient just finished treatment !

Anterior gap-spacing-Another happy patient just finished treatment Orthodontics!

APRIL 26th, 2011

Before treatment

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Another happy patient just finished treatment !

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SPECIAITY CLINICS CENTER,12TH FLOOR
HAMRA,BEIRUT
LEBANON
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After treatment

INVISALIGN-FEMME MAGAZINE INTERVIEW WITH DR.GEORGE BARDAWIL

INVISALIGN-FEMME MAGAZINE INTERVIEW WITH DR.GEORGE BARDAWIL

OPEN BITE-A NEW HAPPY PATIENT JUST FINISHED HIS ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT-BY DR GEORGE BARDAWIL

OPEN BITE-A NEW HAPPY PATIENT JUST FINISHED HIS ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT-BY DR GEORGE BARDAWIL





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Thanks for sharing your pictures,Riad . It was a pleasure to have you as a patient at our clinic.


 

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specialist in orthodontics

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DO NOT EAT HARD FOODS DURING YOUR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

WHEN WAS THE FIRST TOOTHPASTE INTRODUCED?

People have been brushing their teeth for thousands of years! In fact, the first “toothbrush” was created around 3000BC! Ancient civilizations used a thin twig with a frayed edge to rub against their teeth for cleaning.

The first toothbrush with bristles – similar to today’s toothbrushes – was invented in 1498 in China. Brushes were made out of bone or bamboo with bristles made from the hairs on the back of a hog’s neck.

It wasn’t until 1938 that the first nylon bristle toothbrush was introduced and people quickly became aware of practicing good oral hygiene.

Here are some other interesting facts about your toothbrush (and toothpaste):

• Most people are said to use blue toothbrushes over any other color
• The first toothpaste was used in 500 BC in China and India
• On average, children smile about 400 times per day
• Your toothbrush should be replaced every two months
• The first known toothpaste was used in 1780, Crest was introduced in the US in 1955 and Colgate in 1873

Brushing with Braces-orthodontics

Braces

If you ever sustain damage to your braces and need to call Dr.Bardawil we can help you more effectively if you can tell us exactly which piece is in trouble! Here’s a handy diagram and corresponding list of all the parts that make up your braces.

Elastic Tie: Tiny rubber band that fits around the bracket to hold the archwire in place.
Archwire: The main wire that acts as a track to guide the teeth along. It’s changed periodically throughout treatment, as teeth move to their new positions.
Loop in Archwire: Frequently used for closing space left by an extraction. Many archwires don’t have a loop.
Bracket: Small attachment that holds the archwire in place. Most often, a bracket is cemented directly onto the tooth’s surface, eliminating the need for a band.
Headgear Tube: Round, hollow attachment on the back bands. The inner bow of the headgear fits into it.
Coil Spring: Fits between brackets and over archwire to open space between teeth.
Tie Wire: Fine wire that is twisted around the bracket to hold the archwire in place.
Band: A thin ring of metal fitted around a tooth and cemented in place. The band provides a way to attach the brackets to the tooth.
Hook: Welded or removable arm to which elastics (rubber bands) are attached.
Elastic (Rubber Band): Small rubber band that is hooked between different points on the appliance to provide pressure to move the teeth.
Hope this helps! Give us a call if you have any questions!

 

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Straight Teeth, from Dr.bardawil

 Here are ten health benefits of having straight teeth

http://www.drgeorgebardawil.com/   1. Straight teeth help an individual to effectively bite, chew and speak.
2. Straight teeth contribute to healthy teeth and gums.
3. Properly aligned teeth and jaws may alleviate or prevent physical health problems.
4. Straight teeth are less prone to decay and injury. Decay results when the bacteria in plaque (a colorless,
sticky film composed of bacteria, food and saliva) feed on carbohydrates (sugar and starch) we eat or drink
to produce acids that can cause cavities. Plaque can also increase the risk for periodontal (gum) disease.
5. As for injuries to teeth, protruding upper teeth are more likely to be broken in an accident.
6. Untreated orthodontic problems may become worse. This can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, destruction
of the bone that holds teeth in place, and chewing and digestive difficulties.
7. Orthodontic problems can cause abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function, excessive
stress on gum tissue and the bone that supports the teeth, or misalignment of the jaw joints, sometimes
leading to chronic headaches or pain in the face or neck.
8. Treatment by an orthodontist to correct a problem early may be less costly than restorative dental care.
9. Teeth that work better also tend to look better. An attractive smile is a pleasant “side effect” of orthodontic
treatment.
10. An attractive smile is a wonderful asset. It contributes to self-esteem, self-confidence and self-image—
important qualities at every age.

Dr.bardawil is Invisalign Certified Provider

Invisalign Certified Provider

Invisalign® can give you the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted. It works through a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing--so you can smile more during treatment! Dr.bardawil is Invisalign  Provider Choosing the Right Orthodontist, Part One: Why Should I Visit Dr.bardawil Orthodontics For My Invisalign Treatment When I Can Call My Dentist?  we are often asked, “Why should I come to an Orthodontist for Invisalign when my general dentist provides Invisalign?” and “Isn’t all the work done by computers? Won’t the result will be the same?” We want to take a moment to outline some very important basic concepts of orthodontic treatment and the choice of your orthodontist. Dr.bardawil says   it is very important that the practitioner you choose is certified by the AAO. While we are aware there are many general dentists who provide Invisalign, orthodontists are better qualified and have more extensive training in the movement of teeth than any of their peers. Although Invisalign is created by computer-aided technology, the results are only as successful as the practitioner providing the prescription and treatment plan. We are Invisalign  Providers, which indicates a higher level of training in Invisalign as well as an increased case acceptance and successful completion of Invisalign cases. We understand that choosing a provider is a very personal and important decision and know you must consider many factors in doing so. Please be aware that your care–before, during and after treatment–involves our entire team . We understand that continued education and team building is of the utmost importance. Rest assured that we are always looking for ways to improve so that we may meet our goals and exceed your expectations. Our combined experience makes us an outstanding team providing beautiful and dependable results. If you have any questions about Invisalign, please give us a call!