How's Your Oral Health? Read Our Tips:

Have braces or Invisalign? 

Want to make sure you're taking care of your braces the best way possible? Whether you have newer Invisalign technology, or more standard metal braces, you need to do a great job taking care of your oral hygiene. 

Here's our tips: 

Fine-Tune Brushing

You should be spending at least two minutes carefully and thoroughly brushing your teeth after meals and before bedtime when you are wearing braces. You should hold your toothbrush with the bristles toward your gum line and make small circular motions to remove food debris and plaque from your teeth and around your braces. And do not forget to use the rounded tip of the top of the toothbrush to brush the inside surfaces of your upper and lower teeth.

Get An Oral Hygiene Kit

For those times you know you will not be home for several hours, take along a small zippered pouch containing your toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss. This way, instead of skipping your oral hygiene routine after eating, you can simply step into the nearest bathroom to brush and floss your teeth.

Read the full list on our website!

Contact Us Today!

If you have any questions about your treatment or need more oral hygiene tips, do not hesitate to contact us by calling (313) 299-9700 for our Taylor location or (734) 662-7200 for our Ann Arbor location, as we are always here to help! We want the time you spend wearing braces to be a pleasant and trouble-free time so you get that new amazing smile you deserve as quickly as possible! We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Hygiene Tips for Invisalign and Braces

Whether you're wearing Invisalign or traditional braces, it important that you practice good oral hygiene so your orthodontic treatment is not derailed due to problems like tooth decay or gum disease.

If you have metal or ceramic braces that are cemented to your teeth, you need to spend more time brushing and flossing because there are more places for food debris and bacteria to hide. 

Visit our website for our tips for making sure you maintain good oral hygiene while wearing braces.

 Contact Us Today!

If you have any questions about your treatment or need more oral hygiene tips, do not hesitate to contact us by calling (313) 299-9700 for our Taylor location or (734) 662-7200 for our Ann Arbor location, as we are always here to help! We want the time you spend wearing braces to be a pleasant and trouble-free time so you get that new amazing smile you deserve as quickly as possible! We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Invisalign Braces: Not Just for Kids and Teens!

Are you self-conscious about your smile?

Do you wish that you would have gotten braces when you were a child so you could have the smile you’ve always wanted?

Maybe when you were younger, braces were too expensive. Maybe your dental insurance never gave you the coverage you needed to get braces or Invisalign aligners. If your circumstances have changed, it’s not too late!

It’s very common for adults to wonder if they’re too old for traditional braces or Invisalign invisible aligners. Often they worry about the look of braces as adults, or worry that their teeth won’t move as much as they’d like.

One of the many things that makes Invisalign great is that you can wear braces and straighten your teeth without anyone knowing! Invisalign invisible aligners have no age restrictions, so you can get them as an adult without worrying.

To learn more about invisible aligners like Invisalign, talk to a friendly, experienced member of our team! We're happy to answer any questions you might have. To read more, click here!

Consider Invisalign for Adults to Correct Your Smile!

Did you know that considering Invisalign at an older age can actually be beneficial to your oral health?

If you have crowded or crooked teeth you may have more problems with cavities, gingivitis, or oral hygiene.

Realigning your bite with Invisalign can help prevent common problems caused by bite misalignment, like TMJ, chipped teeth, or worn out fillings.

Are you convinced Invisalign is the key to unlocking your perfect smile? Contact one of our friendly orthodontists in Ann Arbor today to get started! We’d love to meet with you and discuss your options. Contact us today!

What's the Process for Starting Invisalign?

 

Are you starting Invisalign treatment? 

Are you nervous about this big change in your life?

Invisalign is the go-to choice for many orthodontic patients, and it could be the right choice for you too!

Here's how it works:

• Custom-Made Aligners: your 3-D scan allows Invisalign and your orthodontist to design your first set of custom-made aligners to begin shaping your straighter smile. The bpa-free, non-irritating plastic trays help you avoid some of the discomfort that can be associated with braces.
  
  
• All Day and Night: you’ll wear your aligners all day and night to make the process as efficient as possible.
  
  
• Eating and Cleaning: only remove the aligners when you eat and to brush your teeth. When you brush, make sure you clean you Invisalign aligners, too!
  
  
• Upgrades: every few weeks, you get a new set of aligners which targets a set group of teeth according to the treatment plan devised by your orthodontist. Each set moves your teeth about ¼ mm.

To read more about the full process, visit our website!

Starting Invisalign? Here’s How it Works

Are you beginning Invisalign treatment in 2021?

Did you choose Invisalign because of its less invasive, more appealing approach to making your smile more beautiful?

Many people choose Invisalign for themselves and their teens because of its invisible equipment, removable aligners that make it easier to floss and brush, and the benefit of no food restrictions that typically come with traditional braces.

Invisalign is the go-to choice for many orthodontic patients, but you still might be wondering… how does Invisalign work compared to traditional braces? 

Find out more on our website! 

Drs. Stieper and Brust are Top 1% Providers of Invisalign!

With recent advances in Invisalign technology, Drs. Brust and Stieper can utilize it to treat most cases. They take part in study groups for Elite Invisalign providers only, which allow them to routinely treat even complex cases with Invisalign.

Contact Us Today to Learn More!

To learn more about Invisalign®, contact your orthodontic experts at Stieper & Brust Orthodontics. Give us a call today in Taylor at 313-299-9700 or in Ann Arbor at 734-662-7200 and let us get your treatment started. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
 

Make a Healthy New Year's Resolution for 2021

Have you already made New Year’s Resolutions for 2021?

As the holidays come and go, it’s time to look towards the future! If you’ve been wanting to get a better handle on your overall health, orthodontic treatment could be the key to making sure you get the perfect smile you’ve always wanted!

You can work with an orthodontist to achieve a healthy smile at any age! Braces and Invisalign are made for children, teens, and adults, and the process is easy for everyone in the family. Regular checkups as a part of your overall health plan in partnership with your primary care physician and dentist make a more complete picture of your health.

Did you know there are 3 big items you can check off your to-do list to prioritize your oral health in the New Year?

Read more on our website!

Stieper & Brust Orthodontists has offices conveniently located in Ann Arbor, Dexter, Saline, Chelsea, and Taylor.

At our offices, we work hard to create a welcoming environment that sets patients at ease. Whether you are looking for convenient and low-profile choice like the Invisalign® series of inserts or you’re trying to find a resource for more traditional bracket-backed braces, we work to ensure that you receive education, comfort, and care whenever you step into our office.

Contact us today to get started! We look forward to hearing from you and becoming a trusted partner in your health.