How important is your smile? From Dr. Talbot

At Talbot Orthodontics, we are dedicated to using the most advanced orthodontic technology in order to provide comfortable, accurate, customized orthodontic treatments. Dr. Saju Mathew and our talented staff have been creating beautiful smiles in Manhattan and the New York, NY area for years.

The bottom line is, we know having a beautiful smile is important to you. It’s important to us, too.

In fact, in a new poll conducted by Glamour Magazine, people were asked, “If you had to pick between having perfect teeth, eyesight or hair, which would you choose?

Well, 44 percent of folks out there are choosing teeth! In addition, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, or AACD, conducted a study and found that 99.7 percent of those polled believed a smile is an important social asset. Respondents said straightness, whiteness, cleanliness, as well as the sincerity and sparkle of a person’s smile were all important factors not only socially, but career-wise as well.

Please contact our Citrus Heights orthodontic office at (916) 965-8026 or our Roseville Orthodontic office at (916) 773-8338 to schedule your complimentary consultation!

Play it safe this spring, from Dr. Talbot

With spring here, many children, teens and adults in Citrus Heights and Roseville will once again pick up the ball, bring the bat out of seasonal retirement.

So, today, Dr. Talbot and our dedicated team urge our young athletes to play it safe when out on the field. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults will have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events this year.

Here are a few ways to ensure your mouth’s safety this spring, courtesy of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists:

1. Wear mouth guards for contact sports such as baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse.
2. Wear a helmet
3. Wear protective eyewear
4. Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
5. Be alert, even as a spectator

We hope that helps. Protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of these tips, please contact Richard Talbot Orthodontics.

Stay safe and have fun!

Ask Dr. Talbot: Who benefits from braces?

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Talbot will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that kids receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Set up an appointment for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Talbot and find out how adult orthodontics will transform your smile, as well as your life!

See you soon!

Connect with Dr. Talbot and team on Facebook!

At the orthodontic practice of Dr. Richard D. Talbot, our goal is to provide outstanding orthodontic care in an uplifting, comforting environment where you and your family are our primary focus.

Even if you only see us for your appointment on a regular basis, did you know that you can now connect with Dr. Talbot & team on Facebook?

We invite you to “like” our page, where we share office news, updates and contest announcements! By Liking our page, you will receive updates from our office automatically in your news feed!

See you on Facebook!

- Dr. Talbot and staff