In this edition of Friday Focus, Dr. O of E&S Orthodontics, your Metro Phoenix Orthodontist, addresses the subject of adding colors to Damon Braces. Today I’m going answer a question that’s commonly asked: Can you get colors with Damon® Braces? As a Damon provider who has been working with the Damon system for almost …
In this edition of Friday Focus, Dr. O of E&S Orthodontics, your Metro Phoenix Orthodontist, discusses the questions you should prepare and ask any orthodontist prior to treatment. We get a lot of questions, from all over the world, about orthodontic treatments that are fielded to me online or through our YouTube Channel. One of …
In this edition of Friday Focus, Dr. Ousama of E&S Orthodontics, your orthodontist in Metro Phoenix, explains why orthodontic treatment costs can vary from practice to practice. Many orthodontic patients are surprised that the cost of braces can vary dramatically from practice to practice, because they assume the treatment plan and results should be …
In this edition of Friday Focus, Dr. O El-Hillal, your Orthodontist Phoenix, at E&S Orthodontics, discusses in depth how some orthodontists hide fees in your Orthodontic Contract. If you see an ad that says “only $99 DOWN to start treatment”, beware of the specter of hidden fees. You may be signing up for an open-ended …
Orthodontic Treatment Contracts Explained – Staged Contracts In this edition of the Friday Focus, Dr. O, your Orthodontist in Phoenix at E&S Orthodontics, continues his discussion on the importance of Orthodontic Treatment Contracts. Here he explains “staged” contracts and why he doesn’t recommend them. There are many ways an orthodontic practice can draw up a …
Earn up to $100 with E&S Orthodontic’s Referral Program! Whether you call it a “C-note” or gift card, $100 is a lot of money for simply referring someone to receive the same amazing treatment you di So how does this program work? Refer a friend or family member* to our office After your referral* attends …
Orthodontic Treatment Contracts Explained – Lump Sum Contracts In this edition of the Friday Focus, Dr. O El-Hillal of E&S Orthodontics, your Phoenix Orthodontist, discusses the importance of Orthodontic Treatment Contracts. He explains the different aspects of a contract for treatment and how lump sum contracts work. One of the main reasons I felt compelled …
Welcome to Friday Focus! Today I would like to talk about one of the greatest advances in orthodontics today: digital impressions. It’s a common orthodontic practice to make molds of a patient’s teeth and mouth in order to get a 3-dimensional graphic representation of the bite. It’s one of the least liked orthodontic procedures by …
Welcome to Friday Focus! I’m Dr. “Ousama” and today, I will be answering a question that’s frequently asked (or, more accurately, a question many people have but are too embarrassed to ask): “Can you kiss with braces?” The answer is: “You can continue kissing like you usually do! With a few minor considerations…” Be Gentle …
Should You Extract Wisdom Teeth Prior To Orthodontic Treatment? Hello and welcome to Friday Focus. Today we will answer a question we get quite often in the office: “Should you extract wisdom teeth prior to orthodontic treatment?” The answer is that the answer is not so simple. The variables that determine whether or not someone …
Thumb sucking is actually a natural habit for young children. Approximately 90% of children between 2 to 3 years of age suck their thumbs. Thumb sucking only begins to affect a child once they reach 6 to 7 years of age because that’s when their permanent teeth start to come in. After the permanent teeth …
Holiday Season 2017 Open Hours Please note that during the Holiday Season this year we will be operating on a different schedule. Each office location will be open and closed as follows: PEORIA: Peoria will be closed December 23rd through January 1st. We resume regular office hours on Tuesday January 2nd. TOLLESON: Tolleson will be …
There’s no doubt that, once your braces are on, things will start to change. Living with braces requires adjustments. For instance, the wires and brackets take some getting used to and regular tightening can lead to temporary jaw pain. On top of that, braces are basically a food magnet, with the residue from chewy, sticky …
Welcome to Friday Focus! This week we’re going to be answering the question “Can you eat popsicles while wearing braces?” The answer is unequivocally yes. While chewing ice would be considered something to avoid while wearing braces, this isn’t the case when it comes to popsicles because they’re much softer. That said, you’ll still need …
Did you know that Spanish is the most spoken non-English language in the United States? Doesn’t it make sense to do your best to serve the needs of the Spanish speaking community? We do which is why E&S Orthodontics is proud to announce that we recently launched a Spanish website. We, at E&S Orthodontics, want …
