May 8, 2009- ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – The May issue of Minnesota Health Care News features an article on Phase 1 treatment written by Eagan, MN Orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth.
This is the second article the Eagan braces expert has written for the monthly publication, which is dedicated to consumer advocacy. The publication is written primarily by doctors and other healthcare professionals in an effort to educate readers on popular health-related topics.
The article written by Eisenhuth discusses the benefits and importance of early orthodontic- also referred to as Phase 1- treatment, said Eisenhuth, an Eagan Invisalign provider.
“This is a topic that I’m passionate about, and it’s important to me that parents are educated on Phase 1 treatment,” she said. “Early treatment can correct problems that could only be corrected with surgery down the road if left untreated. Parents need to know about these options.”
The idea of making future orthodontic treatment simpler is why Eisenhuth promotes Phase 1 treatment within her Eagan orthodontics practice, she said.
Phase 1 orthodontics refers to steps taken to correct poor oral habits and some malocclusion issues in children before all of their permanent teeth have grown in. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children be seen by an orthodontist by their seventh birthday. (http://www.braces.org/knowmore/treatment/) Some children require earlier treatment.
The benefits of Phase 1 treatment are numerous, Eisenhuth said. Early treatment can prevent the need to extract teeth in the future. It also can render oral and/or facial surgery unnecessary by preventing teeth from becoming impacted.
Another reason parents should seek early intervention for their children is to correct unhealthy habits such as tongue-thrusting, mouth-breathing and thumb-sucking, she said.
Treating children when they are young creates a window of opportunity to correct some problems that is impossible without surgery once a child is about 8 years old. In cases where children need to have their upper jaw widened, that process must be completed before the jaw bones fuse together, which typically occurs by age 8, Eisenhuth said.
Eisenhuth provides a great deal of orthodontic treatment information on her Web site and its blog, in hope of providing valuable resources for parents and would-be patients.
“When the opportunity presented itself to write an article on early treatment for Minnesota Health Care News, I jumped at it, because it created another avenue for spreading the word on this important topic,” she said.
Minnesota Health Care News is available by subscription. For more information, visit the publication’s Web site: www.mppub.com.
Learn More
If you would like more information about Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth or are interested in scheduling a consultation, visit her Web site, www.doctorjennifer.com, or call (651) 406-8100. Dr. Eisenhuth’s office is located at 3340 Sherman Ct. in Eagan.
About Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth
Dr. Eisenhuth attended the University of Minnesota Dental School and graduated in the top of her class. She earned the Minnesota Association of Orthodontic Achievement Award and several academic achievement awards. She entered her orthodontic residency at the University of Minnesota and earned a certificate in orthodontics and a Master of Science degree.
Dr. Eisenhuth is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
She takes pride in caring for the orthodontic needs of residents in the Twin Cities- St. Paul and Minneapolis, and their surrounding regions, including Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Eagan, Minnesota.
Her office is located at 3340 Sherman Court, Eagan, Minn., 55121.
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07 May 2009
Minnesota Orthodontist Touts Benefits of Self-Ligating Brackets
May 7, 2009- ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – It seems that we live in a society where our physical appearance means everything and we want instant results when it comes to correcting flaws.
While few options deliver immediate results, technology continues to address this demand for fast-acting products when it comes to the orthodontic field, said
Eisenhuth introduced self-ligating brackets to her practice about five years ago and Clarity SL self-ligating brackets nearly two years ago. Patients who choose that option are happy with the speed in which treatment can be completed, she said. The brackets also are made from a translucent ceramic, which makes them less noticeable. This option appeals to patients who want others to notice their smiles, not their braces.
“Patients can typically expect to complete their treatment in 14 to 18 months,” said the
They also require fewer appointments. Patients typically come in for an adjustment once every two to three months.
Traditional braces typically are worn for 18 to 24 months and need to be adjusted by the orthodontist every four to six weeks. At each appointment, the archwire and the rubber bands that hold the archwire in place must be replaced.
Self-ligating brackets such as Clarity SL are equipped with a mechanism that clips onto the archwire and eliminates the need for rubber bands to hold the wires in place. This set-up also allows the archwire to slide more freely through such brackets, which makes tooth movement easier during the alignment process.
“In my opinion, the biggest advantage to these brackets is the low friction combined with an aesthetic bracket,” Eisenhuth said.
Low friction brackets are especially useful in patients who require tooth removal for ideal correction. Patients whose mouths are overly crowded or who didn’t undergo Phase 1 treatment as children sometimes must have teeth removed to make permanent alignment more successful, she said.
Self-ligating brackets also are useful for patients who require a large correction of the bite. This is because the teeth move more quickly using the self-ligating bracket system, while elastics work more quickly in lower friction systems, Eisenhuth said.
Adults with a crowded mouth and are undergoing orthodontic treatment with traditional brackets can be in treatment as long as 30 months, she said. However, the Clarity SL lower friction system can finish the case in closer to 24 months.
Read the full article titled "Minnesota Orthodontist Touts Benefits of Self-Ligating Brackets".
Learn More
If you would like to learn more about the orthodontics practice of Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth or you would like to schedule a consultation with her, please call: (651) 406-8100 or visit her Web site: www.doctorjennifer.com.
Dr. Eisenhuth attended the University of Minnesota Dental School and graduated in the top of her class. She earned the Minnesota Association of Orthodontic Achievement Award and several academic achievement awards. She entered her orthodontic residency at the
Dr. Eisenhuth is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
She takes pride in caring for the orthodontic needs of residents in the Twin Cities- St. Paul and
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