Thursday, May 27, 2010

Write a Review of Flower Mound Orthodontics!

Dr. Wayne Sankey's goal is to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile by providing high-tech orthodontic treatment in a comfortable atmosphere.

Whether you've visited Flower Mound Orthodontics for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how our practice is faring! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local listing and write a review there. Or, you may review us on Yelp if you'd like. After all, reviews help Dr. Sankey and team create more beautiful smiles in Flower Mound and surrounding communities in Denton and Tarrant counties!

You may write a review here. Thanks in advance and enjoy Memorial Day weekend! We look forward to reading your reviews!

Friday, May 21, 2010

Patient question for Dr. Sankey: Is Invisalign® for me?

We thought we'd field another patient question this week: one of our patients recently inquired if Invisalign treatment was a good idea. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment at Flower Mound Orthodontics, the first thing we do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.

Then, Dr. Sankey uses special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time. Each one will be moving your pearly whites closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. The best thing about it all? Nobody will even know you are wearing braces!

Dr. Sankey is a certified Invisalign provider in Flower Mound and surrounding communities. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, please give us a call at 972-539-4747.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Ask Dr. Sankey: When should my child come in for a visit?

Many parents in Flower Mound and surrounding communities just assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. Wayne Sankey for a consultation, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started much sooner. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven?

That’s right—seven.

Ok, so what’s so great about age seven, you ask? Enough permanent teeth have arrived for Dr. Sankey to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or what Dr. Sankey calls “bad bite.” Also, the incisors have begun to come in, and problems such as crowding, deep bites and open bites can be detected.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and are detrimental to good oral hygiene. So, if your child is nearing his or her seventh birthday, give us a call at Flower Mound Orthodontics to schedule an appointment.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Wishing you a happy Mother's Day, from Dr. Sankey and Flower Mound Orthodontics


Dr. Sankey and our entire team at Flower Mound Orthodontics would like to take this moment to recognize all the great moms who come to our office and wish them all a happy upcoming Mother's Day! We thought this would be a great time (and day) to let you know how much our staff appreciates you all!

Thank you for all you do for your kids and for helping guide them through their orthodontic treatment! You all deserve more than just a day of recognition and praise! Enjoy your special day on Sunday!