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Larry A. Rose, DDS, MS, Inc.
909 Dairy Ashford Street, Suite 107
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 493-2370

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Can one orthodontic appliance treat all orthodontic issues?

May 8th, 2013

By Larry A. Rose, DDS, MS

Trying to treat all orthodontic situations with one appliance is like expecting a craftsman to build a house with one tool, or a mechanic to repair a vehicle with one wrench. Each orthodontic issue that Houston orthodontic specialists Dr. Larry A. Rose and Dr. Mohni Malik see is evaluated on an individual basis. In some instances, more than one orthodontic appliance may be used. For example, some orthodontic situations can be treated with Invisalign while others may be treated using ceramic braces, self ligating braces, or high tech metal braces. Some patients present with crossbites, either in the front teeth, or the back teeth, (sometimes both sides and at times only one side). In the case of crossbite correction on one side, an orthodontic expansion appliance that directs force to the side that needs correction is used rather than an orthodontic expansion device that directs force to both sides. Many of our teen and adult patients are treated with Invisalign, a popular orthodontic appliance. The best way to learn how Houston orthodontic specialists Dr. Larry A. Rose and Dr. Mohni Malik can correct your, or a loved one’s orthodontic condition is to call (281) 493-2370 and make an appointment for a complimentary orthodontic examination in our state of the art Houston orthodontic office. Patients from Katy, TX, Sugar Land, TX, West Houston, Memorial, and beyond make up our orthodontic treatment family. If you have previously visited other orthodontic offices, come see us, second opinions are always welcome. Call (281) 493-2370 today for an appointmen and discover for yourself why Houston Area Orthodontics, the Houston orthodontic office of Dr. Larry A. Rose and Dr. Mohni Malik is THE office for orthodontic treatment.

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Why are vacuum formed retainers so popular?

March 28th, 2013

By Larry A. Rose, DDS, MS

Vacuum formed retainers, also called “Tru Tain’s”, or “Essix” retainers have gained popularity over the standard wire and acrylic retainers. The vacuum formed retainers are clear, similar in appearance to an aligner tray, and patient acceptance is very high. That acceptance means patients are more likely to wear their retainers as instructed, thus helping their orthodontic correction hold. The wire and acrylic retainers generally are thicker and may require a longer period of adjustment, such as when speaking, when compared to a thinner vacuum formed retainer. The wire and acrylic retainers were designed to move teeth, specifically to close band spaces. Band space is the space between the teeth that may occur after orthodontic bands are removed. The wire and acrylic retainer may allow the orthodontist to close the spaces. Many orthodontists use a bonded orthodontic appliance, and place few or no orthodontic bands on the teeth. With bonded orthodontic braces, most spacing between the teeth will be closed prior to braces removal, so a vacuum formed retainer will suffice. The vacuum formed retainer is made from a model produced after the orthodontic appliances are removed, and is meant to hold the teeth in whatever their position at the time of braces removal. Houston orthodontists Dr. Larry Rose and Dr. Mohni Malik use vacuum formed retainers quite often. For more information about orthodontic treatment for you or a loved one, call (281) 493-2370 and make an appointment to meet Dr. Larry Rose and Dr. Mohni Malik, your Houston orthodontists.

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Arch wires, are they all the same?

February 16th, 2013

By Larry A. Rose, DDS, MS

.012, .016, .018, Hike! Is that a football play? No, it is a sequence of arch wire sizes that Dr. Larry Rose and Dr. Mohni Malik use to move teeth. Did you think braces move teeth? They don’t. The arch wires move teeth. Who thinks about arch wires? Arch wires get no respect! Dr. Larry Rose and Dr. Mohni Malik, the orthodontists at Houston Area Orthodontics, one of the best orthodontic practices in the Houston, TX area, give arch wires tons of respect! Are all arch wires the same? Not even close! The arch wires used at Houston Area Orthodontics are collectively referred to as “Nitinol” arch wires. To be more specific, the arch wires are heat activated “Nitinol” arch wires. Why heat activated? The force application using a heat activated arch wire is gentle and gradual. The arch wires apply the tooth movement pressure as they are warmed by a heat source, which is the mouth! Standard arch wires that are non-heat activated exert similar forces whether the arch wire is in the mouth or at room temperature. What that means to the patient is as soon as the non-heat activated arch wire is placed, the teeth are instantly loaded, and that can lead to some very sore teeth! Dr. Larry Rose and Dr. Mohni Malik want their patients to be as comfortable as possible during the tooth moving process, so the arch wires and the bracket systems they use are designed for comfort, and efficient tooth movement. Call (281) 493-2370 today for a complimentary orthodontic examination appointment and start constructing a new smile for you or a loved one right away!

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Who will enjoy a special spa day?

January 19th, 2013

By Larry A. Rose, DDS, MS

Abigail and her Mom hold their Beautique Day Spa and Salon gift card

Abigail and her Mom are anticipating a special Mom and daughter outing at the Beautique Day Spa and Salon in Town and Country! Abigail was the winner of the Spa Day contest created for patients and the support team(s) that bring the younger patients to their appointments. Dr. Larry Rose, Dr. Mohni Malik, and the entire staff at Houston Area Orthodontics hope Abigail and her Mom enjoy their visit to Beautique Day Spa and Salon. Abigail is one of the many super patients Houston Area Orthodontics is fortunate to treat, and we enjoy having Abigail as a member of our office practice family!

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