At Davis & Davis Orthodontics, what puts you at ease?

Drs. Lisa and Dale Davis and our team understand not everyone enjoys visiting their orthodontist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit.

To help patients unwind, our Midland, MI office has a Wii and touch screen gaming system with over 100 games and a full beverage bar. We also have a tooth brushing center with pre-pasted toothbrushes, an AWESOME incentive system for good brushing & oral hygiene habits. There are also ALWAYS one or two fun contests for our patients to enter, with prizes ranging from iPods to cold hard cash.

Davis and Davis Orthodontics is proud to offer Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, Incognito braces (formerly known as iBraces) that are on the inside of your teeth, ceramic braces, and many different innovative appliances that can correct 'bad' bites (without the ancient headgear). A little known fact is that also provide braces that are in different shapes, such as hearts, stars, and footballs.

We’d like to know: What is it about Davis & Davis Orthodontics that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant office environment or our unique treatment options? Our friendly staff or Dr. Lisa Davis and Dr. Dale Davis?

Let us know by posting here or by giving us a call!

Ask Drs. Davis: How can Invisalign® benefit my oral health?

When considering treatment options, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign with Davis & Davis Orthodontics than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health. Here’s how:

Healthy gums: Straight teeth allow a close fit for gums. This lessens the gum stress that is caused by crowded or widely spaced teeth, thus also reducing red and swollen gums.

Easy cleaning: Invisalign is removable, therefore brushing and flossing is easier and you are able to maintain a healthy mouth. These habits are vital to avoiding tooth decay, plaque and even gum disease.

Improved speech and chewing: Properly-aligned teeth don’t have the discomfort or compound speech impediments that can be caused by crowded teeth or a deteriorating jawbone.

If you have any questions about Invisalign, just ask Drs. Lisa or Dale Davis the next time you’re in for an appointment. Or, you may post your question on our Facebook page! You can also read this article for more information on Invisalign and your oral health.

Thanks to Invisalign®, mom and dad can have a perfect smile, too!

Hey parents! Focusing on your kids' teeth and oral health so much that you're neglecting your own? If you've been thinking wistfully about having your own set of perfect teeth, our staff at Davis & Davis Orthodontics can help! We are specially trained to offer an adult-friendly option for straightening teeth called Invisalign.

This course of treatment consists of a set of clear aligners that are molded to fit your teeth using a proprietary technology. You wear them all day and night, except for meals, brushing, and flossing – when you can easily slip them out to make eating and cleaning a snap!

Because they're clear, your teeth will be steadily straightening – and no one will know it but you!

Please give us a call to set up a consultation, so we can discuss the specifics of your treatment.

Cool kids get braces, from Davis & Davis Orthodontics

Today, braces are seen as “cool” and—many teens would say—even “fun.” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are undergoing or have completed orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as Invisalign® and iBraces™, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s teens.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Different color options and the ability to change colors, for example, provide exciting ways for young patients to customize appearances. That enthusiasm helps them to feel good about their orthodontic treatment with (Insert Name of Doctor), and may contribute to the success of treatment.

Has your child or teen visited Davis & Davis Orthodontics for a consultation? If not, please give us a call and let us help your child begin the journey to a gorgeous smile!

Summer savings for new patients at Davis & Davis!

Have you been considering Ibraces, Invisalign, full or interceptive orthodontic treatment? Luck for you, Davis & Davis offers special online coupons for our web savvy consumers! With individual coupons ranging from $100 to $250 in savings, we're offering amazing summer savings to all of our new patients! Best of all- these coupons do not have an expiration date!

For more information and to print these special offers, check out the bottom of the Happenings page of our website! If you are already a patient of Davis & Davis Orthodontics, these special offers are great to share with friends and family who may be seeking orthodontic treatment in Midland, MI. We look forward to meeting you!

Invisalign Tips, from Drs. Dale and Lisa Davis

Many people know that Invisalign is a great solution to braces if you don't want to experience the look and feel of traditional metal braces. What few people know, though, is that just like traditional braces, Invisalign requires proper care to work effectively. The team at Davis & Davis Orthodontics would like to remind you that good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with. It's still likely that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, Drs. Davis want you to ask yourself the following questions:

1.) Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.
2.) Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not a necessity for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky a soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.
3.) Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also easy: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits. If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment here at Davis & Davis Orthodontics, please give us a call!

Is Invisalign® Really Customized for Each Patient? Davis & Davis Orthodontics

Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing we do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.

Next we use special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. And since the aligners are virtually invisible, nobody around you will even know you are wearing braces!

Drs. Davis & Davis are certified Invisalign providers. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, give us a call at 989-488-4550.