SureSmile on CNN!

Does the thought of having braces for two whole years bring you down? Our team at Montano Orthodontics understands that one of the biggest concerns for orthodontic patients with braces is the length of their treatment. But you’re in luck, because Dr. Montano specializes in SureSmile, robotic braces that have revolutionized the industry. SureSmile, which combines digital 3-D imaging, has computer-aided treatment planning and customized archwires to straighten teeth almost 40 percent faster than traditional braces.

That means less time in braces, fewer office visits, less discomfort and ultimately greater results for you, the patient - all thanks to SureSmile's stunning technology.

Last Month, CNN's very own Dr. Sanjay Gupta filed a short report on SureSmile, which is becoming quite popular with our patients. We encourage you to check out the video and let us know what you think! Give us a call to learn more about SureSmile or to find out if you might be a candidate.

SureSmile – Robotic Braces Featured on the Science Channel

SureSmile’s high tech wires and innovative 3D scanner were featured on the Science Channel last year, and we have found the video on YouTube! The video does a great job of explaining how the system works, and what makes it so much more effective than traditional orthodontic treatment. Check it out, and let us know what you think!

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Photos from the 2010 SureSmile Conference

Earlier this month Dr. Montano and the clinical team at Montano Orthodontics attended the 2010 SureSmile Conference in Grapevine, Texas. While there, Dr. Montano gave a presentation about SureSmile to other orthodontists, the picture of which is displayed above. We have plenty of fun photos that we just posted on Facebook as well, including a sequence of shots of Dr. Montano riding a mechanical bull at the conference for 22 seconds!

Check them out and let us know what you think!

The advantage of SureSmile® at Montano Orthodontics!

Does the thought of having braces bring you down? The team at Montano Orthodontics understands that one of the biggest concerns for orthodontic patients with braces is the length of their treatment.

But you’re in luck, because Dr. Montano specializes in SureSmile, high-tech braces that are revolutionizing the orthodontic industry. SureSmile, which combines digital 3-D imaging, has computer-aided treatment planning and customized archwires to straighten teeth about 40 percent faster than traditional braces. The SureSmile program calculates the exact shape and pattern of the teeth and bends and cuts the braces wires, with more precision than traditional braces.

There are three steps. First, Dr. Montano identifies the initial tooth position with the patented OraScanner, a wand with a tiny camera attached. The OraScanner creates a precise 3-D digital model of your mouth, which is then uploaded into software that lets Dr. Montano view your mouth and teeth from any angle. Next, the SureSmile system allows us to create your entire treatment plan prior to treatment, using special computer software to analyze the 3-D model of your mouth and develop a custom archwire treatment. Finally, SureSmile’s robotic technology bends Shape Memory Alloy archwires, which can “remember” your prescription.

Results

With SureSmile’s specially programmed archwires, your teeth move more directly into their intended positions. The result for our patients is shortened treatment time and a more comfortable experience in braces.

Once the braces are on it’s only a matter of time before they are taken off revealing beautiful, straight, healthy teeth. With traditional braces a patient is expected to schedule 18 to 20 office visits over two years. With SureSmile, patients average seven to 10 visits and can have their braces off within half the time.

If you’re considering orthodontic treatment, and braces are on the horizon, please contact Montano Orthodontics today!

Happy Friday!

SureSmile goes on ABC's "The Doctors"

On a recent episode of ABC's "The Doctors," Dr. Thomas Lee of Oxnard, California, was interviewed in front of a live audience and demonstrated SureSmile technology and discussed treatment benefits for orthodontists and their patients. Dr. Lee's 14-year-old patient, Nina, who had just completed SureSmile treatment, was part of the segment as well, and spoke positively about her SureSmile treatment experience.

SureSmile is a software program that facilitates the precise positioning of a patient’s teeth placement for orthodontic braces. Did you know Montano Orthodontics offers SureSmile as well? Give us a call and ask!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Why Is It So Important to Have Straight Teeth? - Dr. Donald Montano, Your SureSmile Orthodontist

Some people wonder why we work so hard to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque – the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call at 661-665-7600 to set up a consultation. Dr. Montano can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.

The Power of a Smile

Welcome to the Future of Orthodontics!

Patient Responses to SureSmile

As a SureSmile orthodontist in Bakersfield, I work with many patients who are trying to choose between Invisalign and SureSmile. Here's a video to help you decide:



Check back next week for a video about Invisalign.

Improving on Orthodontics in Bakersfield

Orthodontics today is much different than it was years ago. With help from new technology like 3D imaging and robots, we can speed up your treatment time as well as ensure success! All this culminates to an amazing service we provide called SureSmile! To start, we take many photos of your mouth which is sent to our 3D imaging software. With a 3D image of your mouth, both the orthodontist and patient get to review what's working and what's not. We work together to create a custom treatment plan unique to your needs. What's the next step? A robot. View my last post to see exactly what I mean by a robot. The SureSmile robot shapes your wires to fit the plan, we put them on you, and then you get to let the wire start to work with the heat of your body! The benefits of SureSmile are many, but the most obvious include a shorter treatment time, fewer visits to the orthodontist, and more comfort than traditional metal braces. To learn more about this, get the info from a patient of SureSmile here. When you're ready to start your SureSmile treatment in Bakersfield, CA, give our office a call.

SureSmile in Action - State of The Art Orthodontics in Bakersfield, CA

We've blogged about SureSmile before, but today, we wanted to show it to you in action! Check out exactly how exciting it is when the expertise and experience of our Bakersfield orthodontist, meets the precision of a robot:

MySpace Contest! Win an iPod Video 30 gb or Nintendo Wii

At Montano office we have a wonderful contest that is going on!

First off if you haven't already find Dr. Montano on MySpace www.myspace.com/montanoorthodontics and request to be friends.

My Space Game!

Going on until May 19th in which patients can enter to win an iPod Video 30 gb or Nintendo Wii!

Patients can win one of two ways, either by placing Dr. Montano on their My Space top friends list for 3 months or by them telling us what they like best about Dr. Montano in a paragraph. For more details come on in and ask! We would love to have you visit.

Montano Orthodontics - SureSmile & Invisalign in Bakersfield California (CA)

When you visit our office, not only will you receive the same exceptional treatment and service we always offer, but you will have the chance to take advantage of our advanced orthodontic technologies. We are pleased to offer SureSmile® and Invisalign®. What could be better?

SureSmile® is the most sophisticated technology available to traditional orthodontic treatment. The advanced digital technology is what separates the SureSmile® System from conventional orthodontics. By utilizing customized arch wires, SureSmile® can deliver:

• Shorter Treatment Times


• Fewer Office Visits



• Less Overall Discomfort

How is this possible? With SureSmile® orthodontics, our assistants use a handheld oral scanner to capture 3-D images that allow Dr. Montano to build a precise 3-D computer model of your teeth. Treatment planning occurs on the computer where Dr. Montano maps out your entire treatment and designs ideal positions for your teeth. With this information, Dr. Montano determines the most efficient way to move your teeth to create the desired result. Your wires are then bent utilizing a robotic mechanism that creates the perfect movement to create your winning smile.

Invisalign® is a nearly invisible orthodontic technology that allows you to straighten your teeth. In using advanced 3-D computer technology, Dr. Montano can design treatment which uses a series of clear aligners to help gradually straighten your teeth. The advantage of utilizing the Invisalign® system does not stop at its nearly invisible


properties:

• Aligners are removable, thus allowing you to eat, brush, and floss normally.


• You become actively involved in your own treatment by changing your aligners.


• Computer simulated treatment will show your progress from aligner to aligner.

How is this possible? Molds of your teeth are sent to Align Technology and transferred into 3-D computer images. Dr. Montano maps out your treatment from start to finish. Based on Dr. Montano's prescription, a series of custom-made aligners are produced. Each aligner is worn for approximately two weeks, before being replaced by the next aligner. Movement is gradual from aligner to aligner, making treatment more comfortable. In addition to all this, your treatment is mapped out step-by-step on the computer, allowing you to view your predicted tooth movement from start to finish.

To learn more about these advanced technologies, you are welcome to visit www.SureSmile.com and www.Invisalign.com

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