Cool kids get braces with Gottsegen Orthodontics!

Braces today are “cool” and—many would say—even “fun.” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as Invisalign and SmartClip, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s teens.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Different color options and the ability to change colors, for example, provide exciting ways for young patients to customize appearances. That enthusiasm helps them to feel good about their orthodontic treatment with Dr. Gottsegen, and may contribute to the success of treatment.

Has your child or teen visited Gottsegen Orthodontics for a consultation? If not, please give us a call and let us help your child begin the journey to a gorgeous smile!

Dr. Gottsegen & team, dispelling the myths about orthodontics

You can trust us when we say Dr. Brad Gottsegen is well-aware that there are many, many myths and half-truths flying around these days regarding braces and orthodontic treatment. But before you buy into those myths, Dr. Gottsegen and our entire team think you should get the facts first! Our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists have some excellent information on the myths and facts about braces, and we would like you to check them out!

If you have any questions about orthodontics or your treatment at Gottsegen Orthodontics, feel free to give us a call at one of our two convenient locations in New Orleans and Metairie.

Ask Dr. Gottsegen: What's the deal with retainers?

If you've recently completed treatment at Gottsegen Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you again! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Brad Gottsegen will provide—or has provided you—with retainers.

After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Our staff, however, will tell you that retainers provide that stabilization. They are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adapt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed by Dr. Gottsegen is the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for a lifetime.

To learn more about the advantages of wearing retainers after your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Gottsegen, please read this helpful article about retainers from KidsHealth or give us a call at 504-895-4841!

Ask Dr. Gottsegen: “I’m 29 – am I too old for braces?”

Absolutely not.

In fact, our staff at Gottsegen Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic recently: the number of adults getting braces has actually jumped 24 percent since 1996! It's true that braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great.

In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely—to invest in orthodontics. Treatment with New Orleans and Metairie orthodontist Dr. Brad Gottsegen can be successful at any age, and we know that adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful and healthy smile.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Dr. Gottsegen would love to have you visit for a consultation! Please give us a call to set one up!