These Lucky Patients Got Their Braces Off!

 Meet Maria P. She got her braces off at our Clovis office and she can't wait to show off her new smile!

Meet Shayla. She got her braces off at our Fresno location and she loves her new smile!

Giving Back!

Our Unique Orthodontics team giving back at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo!

Dr. John Bayrakdarian and staff members here at Unique Orthodontics!

When Do Baby Teeth Start To Fall Out?

Do you find yourself asking your children's dentist or orthodontist; "At what age should the first baby tooth be lost?" or "When should should the last one fall out?"

Well the first baby teeth (also known as primary teeth) to come in are usually the lower central incisors around the age of six months. The last baby teeth to show up are the upper second primary molars, and they appear between 30 - 36 months of age. There are normally 20 baby teeth by the time a child reaches age 3. These primary teeth then remain unchanged for about 3 years.

Not much happens to the baby teeth between 3 and 6 years of age. Between 6 - 8 years however, there is a great amount of activity as kids normally lose 8 primary teeth in rapid succession. Between age 8 and age 10 there is another 2 year pause that catches many parents by surprise since they have become accustomed to teeth being lost left and right. the last twelve primary teeth are then lost between the ages 10 - 13.

The following chart summarizes primary tooth loss:

Ages 3-6: Not much happens
Ages 6-8: First 8 baby teeth are lost
Ages 8-10: Again, not much happens
Ages 10-13: Last twelve baby teeth are lost

Orthodontic Treatment Takes Time!

Braces used in orthodontic treatment need time to work. This generally takes two to three years. The braces are fixed permanently on the teeth until the completion of treatment. Special appliances called retainers are fitted after braces treatment to hold the teeth in their new position.

For treatment to progress smoothly, you need to maintain good oral hygiene by brushing regularly, especially after every meal and snack. Remember to bring a travel toothbrush with you when you are not at home. Avoid eating hard, sticky foods and keep to your orthodontic appointments faithfully.

A Beautiful Smile For Your New Year's Resolution!

Need a New Year's resolution? How about a beautiful new smile?

2013 is almost here, and it's a great time of year to get started on a lifetime of straight, dazzling and confident smiles. We are proud to offer some of today's most innovative orthodontic technologies that can straighten your smile in less time than you ever imagined. Not only do today's braces and other orthodontic treatments straighten your teeth quicker, they also offer greater comfort for you, and require fewer visits to our office. So if obtaining a healthy, beaituful smile is one of your New Year's resolutions, we invite you to give us a call to schedule an initial orthodontic consultation, Happy Holidays!

Welcome To A More Beautiful Smile!

Please call us at either one of our office's today and schedule a complimentary orthodontic appointment! We see children as young as 7 years old. We accept ALL insurances and offer in house financing! There is no obligation!

Visit us online @ Uniuqeortho.com

Sandy Hook Elementary School.....

Our prayers will be with you and your family. We are truly devastated and would like to send you our love and sympathy. Cards signed by all our staff and Dr. Bayrakdarian will be coming your way.

If you would like to send a card, please send it to:

Sandy Hook Elementary School

P.O BOX 3700

Newtown, CT 06470

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How Mom Can Stop Germs!

Toothbrush Holder

The toothbrush holder was named the third-germiest spot in the home in a 2011 study. Flushing a toilet that's near a toothbrush holder exposes it to a plume of contaminated water droplets. To clean, run it through the dishwasher's high-temperature cycle or wash weekly in hot water and follow with a disinfecting wipe.

Caring For Your Retainers!

Every time you brush your teeth, brush your retainer as well. Once a day disinfect the retainer by soaking it in a denture cleanser, such as Efferdent, Polident, or other brand name solutions. Add the cleanser to a cup full of warm -- but never hot -- water. Thoroughly rinse the retainer with plain water before placing it back in your mouth.

Patient Testimonials!

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De-Band Day Here At The Clovis Office!

These lucky patients got their braces off just in time for Christmas and New Years Eve! Congratulations!

 Meet Lisa! She loves her new smile!

 Meet Chris! He cant wait to show all his friends!

 Meet LeeAnn! She's going to smile all day long!

 Meet Alisha! She has a beautiful smile now!

 Meet Harmony! Her smile looks great!

 Meet Diana! She's glad she got her braces off!

 Meet Brittany! Love her gorgeous smile!

 Meet Karina! She finished Phase 1 treatment here at Unique Orthodontics!

Meet Diana P! She can't believe treatment is already over!

Call us today at our Clovis location and schedule a complimentary exam appointment! (559) 298-4322.

It's Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas!

Our Lovely Christmas tree at our Clovis office located on Clovis avenue and 5th street in Old Town Clovis!

New Smiles Just In Time For Christmas!

These lucky patients got their braces off just in time for Christmas! What a wonderful Christmas gift! All of our patients loved their new smiles and couldn't wait to tell all their friends! Congratulations!

 Meet Angel Jr!

 Meet Angel!

 Meet Bernando!

 Meet Francisco!

 Meet Frankie!

 Meet Gabriela!

 Meet Johana!

 Meet Karen!

 Meet Matthew!

 Meet Michael!

 Meet Monique!

Meet Nancy!

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Baby Teeth

It's All About Your Lips!

Remember to put on some lip balm BEFORE you get your braces on. Afterwards, your lips will be dry and cracked from keeping your mouth open for some time. You should probably apply it before getting them tightened too, as that could take even longer, in some cases!

Your Lips Will Be Dry After Every Treatment.....

So keep applying lip balm consistently, throughout your braces period of your life. Keep some on hand, either in your purse, pocket, backpack, locker, or even carry it around! Some of the best kinds of lip balm include:

A Quick And Affordable Way To Whiten Your Teeth After Treatment!

Try Crest White Strips after getting your braces off, as there will likely be some discoloration where the metal once was. 

You can also use Crest 3D White toothpaste:

and Crest 3D White Oral Rinse:

Braces In The Film Industry!

Darla is rockin' the braces and headgear in Finding Nemo! 

Creating New Smiles!

                                                                   

Veronica got her braces off today

and she is ready to show them off!

She loves her new smile!

The First Night's Sleep....

The first night after you've put them on is probably going to be the hardest. Try to sleep laid on your back, instead of face-down, so that you can avoid most of the pain caused by the constant pulling the braces cause. Remember though that this subdues after 2 to 3 days. A mild painkiller may help as well, if really needed.

Don't Eat That! Foods To Avoid While In Treatment.

The goals of braces are simple: give the patient's straight teeth and a beautiful smile! To reach this end, however, patient's must hold up their end of the bargain by doing more than just brushing and flossing regularly. not to spoil your appetite, but some foods can loosen or break your braces and should be scratched off from your menu!

Here are your braces' biggest enemies:

• Apples: Make sure to NOT bite into a whole apple...cut it into bite size pieces to avoid popping a bracket off!
• Bagels and hard rolls: Convicted culprits of bending wires and loosening brackets!
• Beef jerky: Your braces don't stand a chance against this leathery food snack!
• Bubble gum: Trust us, there's nothing worse than spending hours trying to pick out the gum stuck to your braces!
• Candy canes or suckers: You might weaken and take a bite!
• Caramels and chewy candies:  And you thought bubble gum was messy....
• Chicken wings: You can enjoy these if you first cut the meat off the bone.
• Corn chips: Anything that crushes when you bite is bad news for your braces!
• Corn on the cob: If you must, remove the kernels from the cob with a knife, then enjoy!
• Fingernails: Now's the perfect time to kick that bad habit out the curb!
• Fruit Roll-Ups: Same as bubble gum.
• Gummi anything: Same as bubble gum.
• Hard candies: Can loosen wires and dislodge brackets.
• Hard cookies: Good news: You can have these if you soften them up with a glass of milk!
• Ice cubs: No crunching!
• Nuts: All varieties-including peanuts, cashews and almonds-are off limits!
• Pears: Just like you would with apples, cut them into small pieces first!
• Peanut brittle: Same as ice cubs and corn chips, no crunching!
• Pens and pencils: Don't laugh, a lot of students can't stop chewing on these inedible school supplies.
• Pickles: If you have a craving, cut them into bite sized pieces!
• Popcorn: Great with movies, bad with braces!
• Pizza crust: Good news: the rest of the pizza is fine!
• Pretzels: Bends wires, loosens bands and knocks off brackets.
• Raw carrots: Steam or boil them for a much less crunchy consistency!
• Ribs: Just like you would with chicken wings, take the meat off the bone first.
• Sugary candy: Can lodge beneath brackets and wires, leading to tooth decay.
• Taffy: It's best to avoid this stuff entirely-even if you don't have braces!