The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that parents understand the early warning signs of an orthodontics problem and recommends kids be evaluated by an orthodontist by age 7 – 8. Early evaluation provides both timely detection of problems and a greater opportunity for more effective treatment. Well timed intervention guides growth and development, preventing serious problems later. When
Dr. Oles Drobocky would like to share with you a few fun facts offered by the American Association of Orthodontists ( AAO ) we think will be of interest. • The first mechanical treatment for correcting malaligned teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79). • Famous orthodontic patients include: Tom Cruise, Kathryn Heigle, Hale Irwin, Cher,
Lollipops are a cavity on a stick and soda is pure sugar in a can. Candy and soda cause tooth decay. You’ve been taught this since grade school. This is not news, is it? Well, what about the fact that sports drinks ruin your teeth, too? Heard that one before? Dr. Oles Drobocky and the team at Drobocky
Not all kids are happy about wearing braces, especially teens. If teeth are slow erupting, a problem develops during a pubertal growth spurt, permanent teeth don’t erupt properly, or finances were an issue, your child may not be a happy camper. Wearing braces between the ages of 11-14 is the most common age for treatment and normally the
Summer is here in full force and half the year has already zoomed by. Our team at Drobocky Orthodontics researched some fun facts about our country’s most celebrated holiday which hallmarks our independence as a nation. Did you know the Fourth of July or Independence Day, has only been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941?
Busy lifestyles and a multitude of distractions make it very difficult for kids and families today to eat a meal together. Most of us at Drobocky Orthodontics often find ourselves eating on the run between busy work schedules, dance lessons, sports practices and games, school activities, karate lessons … the list is endless. Not to mention how difficult
If you think about it, the use of mouth-guards and the reasons for using them isn’t that far removed from orthodontic technology and the principals at Drobocky Orthodontics we employ to create a beautiful and healthy smile for our patients!
Almost everyone wants a full, shining, toothy smile…but some people are missing teeth through no fault of their own. Whenever you see a person missing teeth, you probably assume that they have lost them somewhere along the line, either through an accident or neglect. However, that is not always true. At Drobocky Orthodontics we sometimes see patients that
Many people wonder just how long orthodontic braces have been in existence and how they have come to be the way they are today? As far back as 500 B.C., Greek scholars such as Hippocrates and Aristotle have thought about ways to straighten teeth, but no progress was made in the field until the early 1900’s. Though orthodontics
Looking for an orthodontist near me in Bowling Green, Glasgow, and Franklin, KY? Orthodontist Dr. Oles Drobocky at Drobocky Orthodontics specializes in state of the art braces, metal braces, clear braces, ceramic braces, iTero digital impressions, and Invisalign. We also offer early orthodontic treatment for children, and full orthodontic treatment for teens, and adult orthodontics. When considering your investment which includes the cost of braces, the cost of Invisalign, and the time it takes to create your new smile, you can’t put a price tag on a life-changing appearance which improves your long term dental health.
Visit our three convenient locations today in Bowling Green, Glasgow, and Franklin, KY. You will see for yourself orthodontist Dr. Drobocky and his team offer effective and affordable braces.
