Bite Correction without Headgear!

Commonly, Dr Thomas & Powaybraces are asked to correct Protruding upper front teeth. There are many causes of this particular condition; most commonly are small lower jaws, excessive thumb habits, or a variety of other issues affecting the front to back growth of the jaws.

When patients have these situations, various treatment options have been used to correct this type of bite: Headgear, Herbst appliances, Extractions, Pendulum, Wilson, Bionator, Activator, and many more. The last two years, I've been using an appliance called a Carriere Distalizer – and its proven to be clinically absolutely amazing and efficient at correcting bite problems where the upper front teeth stick out in front of the lower.

PLEASE check out the following web site and watch the video animation that demonstrates how the Carriere Distalizer works – it’s really quite impressive!! My patients have experienced this effect and correction every single time its been used & I'm now using it much more often because of how comfortable it is for my patients.

Another great benefit is that its able to reduce the total amount of time our patients actually have to have braces on their teeth! A typical orthodontic patient requires 18-24 months of braces. With this approach, the first 6-8 months deal with bite correction WITHOUT any braces on the teeth at all!! This means the actual amount of time in braces for this type of bite is reduced to 12-18 rather than much longer. Occasionally, Dr Thomas is able to correct a patients bite entirely using this appliance, avoiding the use of braces altogether. Another option is to use this appliance followed by the use of Clear aligners - again avoiding the use of braces for some of our patients.

Watch the link below to see how this particular device corrects bites which were extremely difficult to fix in the past.

http://carrieresystem.com/distalizer.php

Miss Teen Poway: Jackie Foster

Congratulations to our patient Jackie Foster!! She just won Miss Teen Poway and has a gorgeous smile! Both Jackie and her sister have now won Miss Teen Poway and both were treated in our office....we are so proud of both of you!!!! Dr Thomas (Poway Braces) prides himself on delivering the highest quality treatment with fantastic results & the fact that our office has had over 6 home coming queens, 4 Miss Teen Poway, and 1 Miss Asian USA winner speaks for itself!

Poway Braces First Annual BBQ / Movie / DJ Night

Poway Braces & Dr. Thomas had a great time at the 1st annual BBQ / Movie / DJ night in Poway Park. Here are more pictures from that really fun evening. Please visit our Facebook page to see hundreds more photos of our super fun event. Our Facebook page is found on the main page of our web site at www.powaybraces.com

Poway BBQ / Movie Night A Huge Hit!

Poway Braces:

We had over 500 terrific families and friends join us for our first BBQ / Movie Night in the Park & it was fantastic! A Big Thank you to everyone who came & shared in our fun. The weather was perfect, no wind, the Face Painter Clown did an incredible job, Rob the DJ was perfect, the special demonstration by Master Huong with his team with Tae Kwon do including board breaking was wild, and of course, the movie "Alice in Wonderland" was very realistic watching it between the trees.

Thank you Poway! Dr. Thomas and his entire team thank Poway and all surrounding area's for the privilege of providing orthodontic care to your families.

Fun in Dr. Thomas' Office!

Yes, at times we get a little crazy at Poway Braces! What's more important than being able to smile, laugh, and have a crazy fun time. Sooooooooo, Jeremy dared Dr. Thomas to jump on his back to take a picture......Now that was fun! today was a lot of fun - we removed 7 peoples braces and made sure they found the pop corn machine & the freshly baked cookies!!

First Annual Poway Braces Summer BBQ / Movie Night

All of us at Poway Braces are excited to announce the date and time for our First Annual Summer BBQ / Movie / Entertainment night Event! Make sure to put it on your Calendar ~
August 27th, 6pm to 10pm – Old Poway Park (next to the Hamburger Factory)

Schedule of Events:
6pm – 8pm: BBQ, music, games, clowns, contests and much more
8pm-8:30pm: Raffle: Flat Screen TV, I-Pod, DVD Player, mini laptop and more……
8:30pm – 10pm: Movie (Alice in Wonderland) Rated PG

We encourage you to bring all family members and invite your friends. Free movie tickets are available for pick up at our office in Poway anytime during regular business hours.

*** Don’t forget Blankets and Lawn Chairs!!! ***

Your Braces are Off!!

We get so excited when we remove our patients braces. Its a super fun day, we get to compare what someones smile and bite looked like when we started, and to compare to how nice they look when the braces come off. Poway braces and Dr. Thomas take great pride in providing high quality service and results.

Our team uses the state of the art Damon Braces - which provide results far nicer, easier, and with fewer appointments than before when our office used traditional braces.

Dr. Thomas stays on top of the newest advances in Orthodontics attending three times as many continuing education courses a year by the California State Board. He is also invited to speak in locations all over the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, and South America.

Wow, Our iPad Raffle! Are you IN to Win?

We have a new and exciting contest at Poway Braces! Dr Thomas has decided to Raffle an iPad for those Mac lovers who just cannot get enough. Heck, even if your a PC lover, this is for you too! Teens, Adults, those who enjoy coming to our office have a chance to win.

To enter our Raffle all you have to do is create a short video saying why and how much you like our office. Post your video to your You Tube account, and share it with us. Our web site at powaybraces has a link to our You Tube account - its located at the bottom of our main web site page. Its that simple! Obviously the odds are going to be pretty darn good - How many will really do it??

Do you want a chance to win the iPad?? The winner will be picked August 31st from all contestants & the best videos will be featured on our Facebook page as well as our You Tube site (of course with your permission). Do you have creative fun energy to share with us?

Each Team member of Poway Braces will be given one vote. The winner will be selected by a majority vote - how well do you know our team? Talk to our team members about what they might like at your next appointment & enter to Win!

Teens, Braces & Poway

Teens & Braces

Did you know completely clear Damon Braces are available from Poway Braces and Dr. Thomas?? The 'New' all clear braces NEVER discolor yellow or any other color for that matter because of the all new self ligation design rather than using clear rubber bands to hold the wires into the braces.

Orthodontists have used clear braces for over 20 years but have always had difficulty with the rubber bands turning ugly colors in response to sunlight or certain foods / drinks with staining properties.

The 'New' clear braces design in the Damon System eliminates the need for clear rubber bands completely!!! Therefore, staining and ugly discoloration of rubber bands are eliminated.

American Association of Orthodontists Meeting in DC

Wow, great times in our Nations Capital! Poway Braces & Dr. Thomas attended 4 full days worth of AAO classes and now are dining across from the White House of all places. Tonight we are visiting the Lincoln Memorial and the Kennedy Center – very exciting! Did you know Dr Thomas graduated from Georgetown Universities Dental school and Orthodontic programs in the Kennedy Center?
A few of our continuing education courses included up to date information about TMJ causes & potential future treatment methods, computerized patient customized treatment (Insignia), advances with early treatment for young children (6-8 yrs old), custom mouth guards with braces and treatment techniques using small temporary ancor devices to correct problems which used to require invasive jaw surgery.

Fun, Classes, & Tours

What a great day today! Dr Thomas & his wife Scarlett spent most of the day attending advanced courses on Orthodontics while attending the AAO meeting (see previous posts). Monday morning, Scarlett was honored by the American Association of Orthodontists giving an hour lecture on Practice Marketing called A market driven approach to case acceptance. Over 200 attending staff and doctors listened to Scarlett present her material. She did an outstanding job! Her room was packed with Standing room only!!! We are proud of you Scarlett

Great Weather in DC

Just landed in Washington D.C. for the annual American Association of Orthodontists meeting. We are excited to see old friends, learn new updated information from researchers, and visit new sites and locations in the D.C area. Poway Braces & Dr Thomas pride themselves on attending continuing education courses throughout the year - staying up to date on new developments in our field. California requires Orthodontists to attend at least 50 hours of continuing education every two years. Dr. Thomas typically attends over 50 hours of continuing education each and every year- occasionally teaching courses himself. Is it important your Orthodontist stays on top of new research findings and developments? We believe it is!

Upcoming Summer Patient Appreciation BBQ!

Have you heard about Poway Braces & Dr Thomas' Summer BBQ / outdoor Movie night coming this summer? We are planning a really fun event combining a BBQ with an Outdoor Movie in the Old Poway Park - next to the train on Midland Road. Our entire team at Poway Braces thank and sincerely appreciate our patients and their families who trust us with their smiles!

One way our orthodontic office shows our appreciation is through hosting events & give away prizes in our office. Last month we held a contest where the winner received a really cool guitar. Its never overlooked by Poway Braces that you have a choice for your orthodontist and we want to be the office you choose.

Please visit our web site at www.powaybraces.com to learn a lot more about who we are and what we are all about. Make sure to check out our blog on the web site as well - we have great information posted on it as well.

Thank you & stay tuned :)

We love great results!

All of us at Poway Braces love what we do for a living; literally transforming the lives of our patients. Kelley came to our practice after hearing from multiple sources that she required jaw surgery to correct her bite problem. Using the Damon System, Dr. Thomas was able to not only correct Kelley's bite, but also transform her smile filling out the corners of her mouth with arch development greatly enhancing her smile further. All of this was done without surgery. We are proud to offer children and adults options which include the benefits found with the Damon System - please visit our web site for more information as well as visiting www.damonbraces.com too!

Poway Braces Round Table Pizza Night

All of us at Poway Braces had a GREAT time hosting Pizza night last week! Over 300 patients of our practice joined us for an all you can eat salad bar & pizza courtesy of Dr. Thomas & his team. We work in a wonderful profession, one that gives us the opportunity to not only take are of people's braces and teeth, but to also become a part of your family.

It's a privilege for us to get to know our patients and their families & we humbly appreciate how much the Inland North County community thanks us by consistently referring friends and family to our office for orthodontic treatment.

Computerized Custom Braces and Wires

In this age of high technology, can you believe we are just now coming out with Computerized Custom Damon Braces and Wires for our orthodontic patients? This technology has been used by Invisalign - and everyone's heard of them right?? PowayBraces and Dr. Thomas are excited to promote the most advanced high tech method in the Orthodontic Field.

"Insignia" is a revolution for Braces! Visit its web site and read what you think for yourself:

http://www.insigniasmile.com

What is Insignia you may ask? Simply put, it's a system whereby Orthodontists are able to put a 100% accurate model of your teeth into a software program and then correct your bite even before you've started treatment. Once your ideal bite has been achieved within the software, custom Damon Braces are then made for each individual tooth - something never before possible. In doing this, we are able to customize your treatment precisely - solving crowding / spacing problems and enabling treatment completion as quickly, comfortably, and detailed as you deserve.

Dr Thomas and his team at powaybraces are certified providers of Insignia and can share with you how it works and show you specific examples of treated patients. Check out our web site to find much more detail about us and the advanced technology we provide!

• Insignia can reduce your treatment time by up to 25%
• Insignia advances the science and art of braces beyond capabilities seen with traditional braces
• Insignia helps develop a precise treatment plan for your specific unique needs

Big Day at Poway Braces for Kendall!

Before and After photos of Kendall - she recently had her braces removed with us at Poway Braces & Dr. Thomas. All of us were so surprised that Kendall and her Dad later treated all of our team to a catered lunch. Thank you guys so very much! Much more detailed information can be found on our web sites Blog on www.powaybraces and we encourage you to visit.

We use the Damon System - Why does it matter???

Young and old, male and female, the Damon System delivers remarkable results. Dr William Thomas is an expert using this system. He has taught this system in multiple universities throughout the US and South America including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Columbia.

The Damon System is based on a unique treatment philosophy that goes beyond straight teeth. Damon Doctors are trained to take the whole patient into account: the shape of your face, your profile, what you will look like into your 40s, 50s… and beyond.

Many people see a noticeable change not just in their teeth, but in their entire face. Often this result is without the use of 'palatal expanders', extractions, or surgery. The following are changes we see using the Damon System:

• A fuller, wider smile
• Better facial balance and aesthetics
• Smoother cheek contours which make narrow
  smiles look fuller and more inviting
• Fewer dark triangles within the corners
  of your mouth
• Straighter, less crowded & crooked teeth,
• Improved profiles…for a more youthful
  look at any age!

Many patients begin to see these dramatic results in as little as 10 weeks. Treatment that used to take 2-3 years and/or surgery, are now treated in 16-18 months and treated without surgery. The patient in this blog had 5 other consultations where he was told this exact plan: Surgery and 2-3 years. We used the Damon System, he did not have surgery, and finished treatment in 17 months. Evaluate the changes yourself - do you like the end result?

Visit our website (www.powaybraces.com), become informed, and come see us to see how the Damon System can help give you the smile you've always wanted.

Continuing Education is Critical Today

Our mission and responsibility at powaybraces.com is to constantly stay abreast of current information in all phases of orthodontic treatment. At the meeting we just attended in Atlantic City, updates on advanced 3D imaging, missing teeth, infection control and the H1N1 virus were just a few topics experts shared current information.

Our office is highly proactive regarding the H1N1 virus - we require any ill patient to reschedule their appointment and we request families to not bring ill children or adults into our waiting room. Hand disinfection containers /solutions are in our office for use by everyone.

Dr Thomas attends well over the minimum 25 hours a year of Advanced Continuing Education, required by the State of California Dental Board. He often attends or teaches 50-75 hours each year. Our next orthodontic meeting is the upcoming Damon Forum, to be held in Phoenix Arizona. This is one of the largest and most informative meetings in the Orthodontic field. Dr Thomas has taught at each of the past 3 annual meetings as a certified educator for the Damon System.

In addition, Dr Thomas is President of the Southern California Damon Study Club, a member of the Progressive Orthodontic Study Club, and has taught in many locations in North and South America.

New Web Site Layout

Thomas Orthodontics is proud to announce a new layout for our powaybraces.com web site! Our new site incorporates the ability to review testimonials, print medical history forms (to fill out prior to coming in to save your valuable time), information about treatment, new patient information, kids corner with fun games and links, and a log in screen for our patients to view and enter their account, photos, and treatment plans!!!

We also have incorporated a new Blog area directly on our site - one which allows us the ability to distribute information about our office quickly (soon to be linked to our web site). On the bottom of our new web site are links to a new Facebook page dedicated to our office!! Come join us and enter into our new upcoming raffle for an Ipod shuffle!!!! Bookmark our web site and Facebook and come back often to see what we're up to and our contests. Also come see who has braces on and who's getting braces off.

Our office is dedicated to the highest quality treatment in a fun and caring atmosphere. It's how we would want to be treated. All of us as Dr Thomas Orthodontics look forward to either seeing you again or meeting you for the first time. Sincerely, Dr William Thomas