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Do You Have Question For Our Dentist
This Blog was posted by Clearview Dental – Family Dentistry in Milton, On
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will I get my braces off ?
A: Treatment time is estimated prior to the start of your orthodontic care. Outside influences often affect your time schedule. Growth and cooperation throughout treatment also determine the length of time your braces are on. For more information click here
Q: Can I chew gum? My friend Billy does and he has braces!
A: If your friend is a patient in our office, he/she should not be chewing gum, or any other hard, sticky, chewy or gooey food. Nor should you. These foods can not only damage your brackets but also can put small bends in your wires that can cause your teeth to move in the WRONG direction, thereby increasing your treatment length. Please, think before you eat. Say to yourself – SELF – is this food sticky, chewy or gooey? If yes – STAY AWAY !!!
Q: What happens if a bracket comes off or a wire breaks?
A: If you are uncomfortable, please call ASAP so that we can get you in for a MAKE COMFORTABLE (MC) visit. We may also schedule a REPAIR appointment in order to do the actual repair if it cannot be done at the MC appointment.
If you are NOT uncomfortable, please call ASAP so that we can schedule a repair visit or allow for more time at your next visit to repair the problem.
Q: I have a loose bracket. What should I do?
A: If you are uncomfortable, please call us immediately (use wax in the meantime) so we can make you comfortable. If the bracket comes off, bring it with you at your next appointment. If it is ON the wire, leave it on. REMEMBER, call the office to let us know about the loose bracket.
Q: A band is loose. What should I do?
A: Call the office for a repair appointment to re-band the tooth. Try to bring the band with you. You may need a spacer appointment if you lost the band a while ago.
Q: My appliance that is cemented in my mouth is “loose”. Help!!
A: Call the office for a repair appointment to re-cement the appliance. Don’t forget to bring the appliance if it has come completely out off your mouth.
Q: I had my braces (or appliance) removed recently and I lost my retainer last night. What should I do?
A: Please call the office immediately so that we can get you in for an impression for a new retainer (there will be a fee for replacement). It is very important to retain the new position of your teeth following orthodontic treatment. If you wait too long before you call, unwanted shifting may occur.
Q: I called the office to leave a message but your machine does not take messages. Why not?
A: Our phone system is programmed to give office hours only when the office is closed. If our office is closed, and you have an orthodontic emergency, our phone system will directly connect you to either the doctor’s emergency number or an on-call staff member.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES:
If the office is closed, our phone system will directly connect you to either the doctor’s emergency number or an on-call staff member.
IF YOU DO NOT CALL TO LET US KNOW ABOUT A PROBLEM, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DO A REPAIR AT YOUR NEXT REGULAR VISIT BECAUSE OF TIME CONSTRAINTS.
Q: My child’s school insists that students cannot leave during the day. Can I get all his appointments after school and before soccer practice?
A: The majority of our orthodontic patients are adolescents and are in school during the day from September through June. For this reason, we cannot guarantee that all your child’s orthodontic appointments will be between 3:00 and 5:00 pm (We’d be very busy!). However, because of the normal 8-10 week interval between appointments AND our evening and every other Saturday schedule, your child should not have to miss too much time during the school day throughout his treatment period.
Q: Do I have to wear elastics (“rubber bands”)?
A: Not all orthodontic patients “have” to wear elastics. However, elastics may be necessary to help us align the dental arches or help “close” the bite. Each patient is evaluated separately for their need to wear elastics.
Q: I missed an appointment, what is the policy for rescheduling?
A: Call the office as soon as possible to reschedule.
Please note – The rescheduled time may not be as convenient as the missed appointment time, as we book appointments every 7 – 9 weeks.
Remember – When you don’t show as scheduled, 2 people are hurt: YOU, because you don’t get the treatment you need as prescribed by the doctor; and another patient, who could have been scheduled for treatment if you had given proper notice.
Q: The doctor said I have a Class II malocclusion. What is that?
A: See the following link for a glossary of terms http://www.braces.org/knowmore/glossary/
If you have any suggestions for the Frequently Asked Questions section of this website, please mention them to us at your next visit.
Homeowner Tips for a Healthy Lawn – Jenkins Pest and Lawn
Homeowner Tips for a Healthy Lawn – Jenkins Pest and Lawn
As a homeowner, your lawn is a point of pride. You want a lush, green, healthy lawn, but all too often, homeowners struggle just to keep their grass alive, much less thriving. Between sandy soil, high temperatures, and the myriad of insect threats out there, maintaining a healthy lawn can be a real challenge. Thankfully, there are a few simple tips and tricks you can use to improve the health and appearance of your yard.
Fertilize Regularly
All lawns need to be fertilized, but Texas lawns are especially in need of the extra nutrients and minerals in fertilizer. Much of the state has poor soil quality, making fertilizer and soil amendments necessary. You can often get by with a 10-10-10 mixture, but it might be a better option to have your soil analyzed to determine exactly what mixture you need. Be careful with high concentration mixes too, as too much fertilizer can burn your lawn.
Choose the Right Grass
While some of Texas has sandy soil, that’s not true across the board. Make sure that the grass type you’re attempting to grow is right for your soil type. There are multiple grass types available, including creeping varieties, upright growing varieties, and more. Choose the right type for your specific area and you’ll have less work to do in order to keep it green and healthy.
Cut It Right
Grass cutting is an important part of lawn maintenance, but you might be overdoing it. Make sure you know the maximum cut height for your grass species and then cut it at that height. Don’t go for the golf-course look. You need to ensure that you’re setting your mower blades as high as possible. Cutting off too much of the blade encourages the grass to wither, dries it out, and can cause dead patches. Cut it high, and cut it right. If your grass has gotten especially high, plan to cut it at least twice before it gets back to its normal height. Never cut more than a third of the length of the blade at one time.
Don’t Water Automatically
Many homeowners have their homes on an automatic sprinkler system. Turn it off. Not only do these systems overwater, but you are likely wasting water and killing your grass at the same time. Rather than watering on an automatic basis, water when your yard needs it. Go for longer watering times with less frequency, as this allows the water to penetrate more deeply into the soil and also ensures that your grassroots deeply.
Professional Pest Control
Pests can infest your yard and destroy your grass. Numerous insect species can devastate an otherwise healthy lawn. If you’re struggling with pests, don’t waste your time and money with a DIY pest control solution. Contact us and we’ll take care of your pests professionally. This ensures the safest techniques, and the best results possible.
Contact us today for your Pest Control!
Care for your lawn correctly, and you’ll be rewarded with healthy, green, beautiful grass.
Call today to receive your detailed lawn analysis including:
An overall assessment of the health of your lawn.
Inspection of your irrigation system and repair recommendations when needed.
Elimination of any negative impact on your landscape through the identification of possible invasions of weeds, insects, or diseases.
Review of proper mowing techniques.
Recommendations for achieving the greenest, thickest and healthiest lawn.
Our Pest Control Company ensures against the overuse of insecticides and herbicides which can in some cases actually prevent your lawn from being as healthy and lush as you would like. The most important step in creating a healthy attractive lawn is by adopting a regular fertilizing program.
AC Systems – Can Architects Help You Designing The Perfect System
This Blog was posted by Smithson Valley Services Air Conditioning. We serve the Texas Hill Country, including Blanco | Bulverde | Canyon Lake | Fisher | Kendalia | New Braunfels | North San Antonio | Sattler | Sisterdale | Smithson Valley | Spring Branch | Startzville
AC Systems – Can Architects Help You Designing The Perfect System
Manual j, d and s calculations should come first regarding HVAC designing and installations. Building owners, HVAC contractors, architects and building contractors should know more about them. All these parties are directly involved in the process of determination and installation of new or upgraded heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units. Each of these entities can benefit a lot from the use of these acca-approved protocols. Let us outline some of these benefits below. More on this webpage
How can an architect benefit? As an architect, your job is to make designs for buildings and anything involved in them. As a result, you have to ensure that your clients get the best and using the manual j, d and s is one of the suitable ways forward. HVAC systems involve many elements, including the ductwork. If you use this acca protocol, you can recommend the correct design, correct sized equipment and enable the installer to do a clean job. Not only would you produce the right design and equipment size, but also give your contractor a true picture of how a completed structure should look like. Hence, you can allow any structural changes to be predicted and made quite early. This would then save time and eliminate hassle and worry. Any client would obviously appreciate a job well done.
How can a builder benefit? A builder who uses acca-recommended protocols has the upper hand in the marketplace. He or she can win multiple bids just because many customers are now looking for builders who know about the above calculations. Moreover, a builder knowledgeable about these procedures can make excellent construction decisions regarding future HVAC installations. Besides, a building contractor follows the recommendations of the architect. As a result, a contractor who knows about HVAC calculations can implement the house design with the work of an HVAC professional in mind.
How can an HVAC technical expert benefit? As an HVAC professional, your work is to identify the correct design or install a pre-approved design. If you are required to apply your system engineering knowledge you cannot impress many clients without performing the above calculations. They show that you are not using guesswork to determine the heat loss/gain load in each room. You can also recommend the correct size for the duct system, as well as the correct equipment to buy and install. Recommending a correct design can be difficult and labor intensive and software can make it easier and achievable. By following all the recommended service standards, you can win the trust of many clients.
Suppose you want to try DIY installations. How can you benefit? These computations can save you lots of time, labor and money. They will allow you to determine the correct HVAC design and size of the equipment. What is more, you can determine the duct sizing easily and quickly not to mention ending up with a scheme that shows the location of all components involved. Another advantage is that you can focus more on the installation processes than the official procedure. On top of it all, you can easily customize a design that suits your preferences.
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