Orthodontic fun facts

Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun! The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that our team thought you might enjoy.

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.
• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).
• The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.
• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.
• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.
• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.
• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.
• In addition to alleviating or preventing physical health problems, orthodontics can boost self-esteem as treatment aligns teeth, jaws and lips.
• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.

Dr. Talbot & Team, supporting Moms for Mouth Guards

Hey, Moms! Have you signed the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge?

We care about your pearly whites, and we want to help keep you protected from sports injuries that can be damaging to your beautiful smile. As a way of ensuring that children are using proper facial protection equipment, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontics have introduced the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge.

Dr. Talbot will tell you that mouth guards are vital to protecting your teeth and braces from sports related injuries while participating in sports, such as football, soccer, baseball, hockey and basketball, just to name a few. The Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge is a way for moms nationwide to make a commitment to protecting their children’s smile from facial injuries.

We’ve discussed the importance of using facial protection in the past. Today, we thought we’d invite moms to take action by visiting the Moms for Mouth Guards website and taking the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge.

Have a safe week everyone!

Join Team Talbot in "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer"

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It’s that time of year again. This October our office will once again be participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. We started our team, Team Talbot, eleven years ago.

In that time, unfortunately Team Talbot has been affected by a growing number of relatives, friends, patients and their families who are fighting this disease.

We are raising money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer because we know that the disease will likely touch someone we love in our lifetime, and we refuse to accept that without a fight. Our life is full of women who mean the world to us … mother, sister, wife, daughter, grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend, colleague … we care about them all. We hope you will find it in your heart to make a donation. Together, we will build a future where none of us will have to worry about breast cancer striking a woman we love.

This letter is your invitation to contribute to a wonderful cause in honoring the women who have been touched by this tragic disease. Your contribution is 100% tax deductible. All contributions, big or small will make a difference for millions of women. Enclosed is a self-addressed envelope for your convenience. Please make donations payable to American Cancer Society. You may also log on to the Making Strides website, http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/sacramento and donate online to Team Talbot.

Every step that you take, every dollar you donate will help the fight against breast cancer. Thank you for your generosity and support.

Kindest Regards,

Team Talbot

Ask Dr. Talbot: Why is it so important to have straight teeth?

Some people wonder why Roseville & Citrus Heights, CA orthodontist Dr. Richard Talbot and our team work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can increase your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, please give us a call to set up a consultation. Dr. Talbot can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.