Happy Thanksgiving from Romani Orthodontics

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season knocking at our door, Dr. Romani and our entire staff at Romani Orthodontics wanted to stop for a moment and extend our best wishes to you, our patients, referring doctors and families, for a wonderful Thanksgiving.

As always, if you know anyone we can help, just let us know. We promise to give them the same quality orthodontic care that we have given you.

We hope that this Thanksgiving and holiday season brings fond memories. Thank you for being part of our family.

10 Big Myths about orthodontics explained

Trust us when we say Dr. Kirsten Romani and our team know there are quite a few myths about braces out there nowadays. But before you buy into those myths, we think you should get the facts first!

Our good friends at the American Association of Orthodontists set the record straight (no pun intended) and have provided some information that sheds some light on the myths and facts of orthodontics.

Here are a couple:

MYTH: Braces are ugly, call attention to themselves and would be embarrassing in business settings.

FACT: Today's braces may be nearly invisible, made from clear plastic, or unseen, mounted on the back (lingual) side of the teeth.

MYTH: My family dentist says he can straighten my teeth.

FACT: An orthodontist has 2-3 years of specialized training beyond dental school and is a specialist at straightening teeth and insuring proper form and function. A dentist may see a handful of cases a year amid drilling and filling. An orthodontist only practices orthodontics and treats hundreds of patients.

We encourage you to check out the rest of the myths today!

If you have any questions about orthodontics or your treatment here at Romani Orthodontics, feel free to give us a call or ask Dr. Romani on Facebook! Serving the greater East Providence and Chepachet, Rhode Island areas, Dr. Romani is your orthodontic specialist, offering braces for children, teens and adults.

We hope you're enjoying your Friday!

Hey Dr. Romani, when should I replace my toothbrush?

Great question! With fall upon us is here, so is the dreaded cold and flu season. As you're recovering from your cold, Dr. Romani will tell you one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush!

Germs are known to linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by continuing to use the same toothbrush. Be smart and keep a spare, just in case! To protect your toothbrush from bacteria all year long, consider the following tips this fall:

• Wash your hands before and after brushing

• Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen

• Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster

• The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that healthy people change their toothbrush every three months, or sooner if the bristles are bent or broken. Worn bristles are less effective in properly cleaning your teeth, and can actually be damaging to teeth if used too long!

Hope this tip helps! Feel free to call us at Romani Orthodontics if you have any questions or ask us on Facebook.

Straight talk with Dr. Romani

People ask our staff at Romani Orthodontics why we work so tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s great to have a smile full of evenly-aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!

Straight teeth are also 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, we encourage you to fill out a quick appointment request form.

At Romani Orthodontics, our focus is you – your needs, your comfort, and your smile! We are an all-digital, computerized office, utilizing the latest and most efficient treatment procedures, allowing us more time to get to know you and customizing your treatment to meet your expectations. We invite you to give us a call at 401-829-4789 (East Providence office) or 401-371-4086 (Chepachet office) to set up a free consultation. Dr. Romani can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend!