Monthly Archives:June 2016

It was not that long ago that my daughter got married.  There was just so much planning and so many check lists (so many lists!) and running around to do to – what an investment of time!  According to MarryThis.com, your wedding checklist should look something like this: WHEN YOU GET ENGAGED Settle on your…

Do You Know at What Age Your Child Should Begin to See an Orthodontist? The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that a child should have their first evaluation by an Orthodontic Specialist by the age of 7, or even earlier if you or your child’s dentist perceives that there might be a problem.  Early intervention,…

Adult Orthodontia – It’s Not  “Just for Children” anymore! According to the American Association of Orthodontists, there has been a consistent increase in the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment since 2010. There are many reasons for the increase. First and foremost is that adults are living longer, so orthodontics should be a part of your overall…

What is an orthodontist?  More often than not, orthodontists (also known as Orthodontic Specialists) are confused with dentists; however, they are different! Orthodontists are dental specialists who have completed 2-3 years of additional advanced education and training beyond dental school to learn the proper way to align teeth and jaws. Complex bite problems and unique treatment…

My joy as an Orthodontic Specialist is to give my patients a confident smile filled with beautiful straight white teeth. The foundation for that new smile is healthy-strong teeth and gums. Obviously, learning how to brush and floss properly from an early age is the first step towards healthy teeth. The second step is one that…

Teeth whitening is all the rage! In this modern era, teeth whitening and teeth bleaching is in high demand. Look at any popular women’s magazine cover, and you will notice the number of brilliant white smiles on every page. It sometimes seems like there’s no end to the options now available in the marketplace. There…

What you need to know about wisdom teeth is that most adults have had their wisdom teeth removed. This is common, considering what wisdom teeth are and some of the associated risks they may pose. Many people have them removed as teenagers for valid reasons. It’s a good idea to become familiar with wisdom teeth,…

The question that I or my staff find ourselves asked most often prior to the start of treatment is “How Much Do Braces and Invisalign Cost”? It’s a simple question that comes with a rather complex answer. If you have a perfect bite with one crooked tooth, you would not expect to pay as much…

Turke Orthodontics is pleased to announce the launch of our new website. We hope that you will find it user-friendly and informative and that through it you will gain a better understanding of who we are and what we do as a practice, as well as who Dr. Turke is as an individual and a…

You may find it surprising to hear that you, as the patient or parent, are able to temporarily fix an orthodontic problem yourself, as a way to hold you over until your next scheduled appointment with us!  It’s helpful for you to be aware of the names of the various parts of your appliances, so…

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