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How to Turn your Dental Office to a Med Spa on Off DaysIntroduction:Meet Dr. Amanda, a dental professional with StraightSmile Solutions; today, she delves into transforming your dental office into a med spa. In this insightful discussion, Dr. Amanda addresses the growing trend of incorporating injectables like fillers and neurotoxins into dental practices. While emphasizing […]
Rapid vs Slow Turns with RPE and SchwartzWhen it comes to expansion cases, should you be using rapid or slow turns with RPE or Schwartz? There are benefits associated with both rapid and slow turns, and keeping this in mind is important to ensure that your orthodontics patient is fully aware of the process and […]
Managing Second Opinions in Orthodontics CasesIn some cases, patients may seek a second opinion for their orthodontics treatment plans, and knowing how to tackle these cases is highly important to help inform your approach to second opinions in orthodontics cases. As such, we’ve outlined some key things you should know about second opinions as follows […]
Invisalign Pay as you go Refinements in AustraliaI. IntroductionDr. Amanda discusses a new “pay as you go” refinements feature that Invisalign has launched in Australia. She is very excited about this as it provides significant savings for doctors and patients. She also financially incentivizes doctors to plan cases properly and ensure patients track properly to […]
Using the Invisalign Apps on the App Store and the Google Play StoreWhen it comes to Invisalign cases, being able to access the Invisalign app directly on your phone and use this effectively can be very helpful. However, there are many apps claiming to be Invisalign or for clear aligners, and it’s not always clear […]
How to Treatment Plan Class II, Div II Growing Kids in StagesHave you ever wondered about how to treatment plan for kids with a Class 2, Div 2 malocclusion in stages? Knowing how to approach these different cases in your orthodontics treatment plans is highly important; luckily, our team here at Straight Smile Solutions can […]
Orthodontic Considerations in Young Non-Binary Patients Undergoing Hormone Therapy Hormone therapy is an important part of the transition process for many young non-binary patients; however, this can potentially have implications on how you should create an appropriate orthodontics treatment plan for them. As such, today, we’re looking at how you can create a suitable […]
What are the Risks of Double Power Chain?Have you ever wondered about the risks associated with doing double power chain in your braces cases? Generally speaking, you will only need to use double power chain in a very small number of cases; however, knowing about the potential risks is highly important.What Patients Can Have a […]
Using the Sleep Disorder Breathing (SDB) Form When it comes to pediatric ortho cases, ensuring you are using the correct paperwork is hugely important – and as part of this, knowing when to use an SDB, or sleep disorder breathing, form is crucial.When Should You Use a Sleep Disorder Breathing Form During Orthodontic Consulting?As part […]
Should you do a RPE on a Pediatric Patient with Daily NosebleedsI. IntroductionDr. Amanda from StraightSmile Solutions answers a question she received regarding whether it is safe to use an expander for orthodontic treatment in a child who experiences regular nosebleeds. She explains that daily nosebleeds are not normal and the child should first be […]