An extraordinary person walks into any Doctors office with no apprehension. But, the rest of us may experience distress, especially at the dentist office. There is no reason to feel ashamed if you are overwhelmed by the thought of a dental visit, but it is important to understand the reasons you may experience this unease and try to overcome those jitters.

Regular visits to the dentist will help you maintain a good bite and oral health. Skipping regular visits will result in long-term ramifications. Tooth decay, gum disease and enamel loss are just some of the risks.
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If you are wearing braces or Invisalign, and are planning a vacation, the Fischman Orthodontics team would suggest that you put the following items together in your Fischman Orthodontics bag:

• Toothpick, flosspick, or other interdental cleaners
• Travel toothbrush
• A water bottle or a mini bottle of mouth rinse
• Orthodontic wax to help with discomfort from protruding wires
• A small mirror for examining any possible issues in your mouth

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It is so exciting to graduate from braces. We call this phase retention. It’s just after you finish with braces or invisalign. This period is just as important as when the movement occurs. Following the directions laid out by Fischman Orthodontics will ensure that all the work done is not reversed.

Your retainer plays a key role in keeping your bones, gums and ligaments in place while they get accustomed to the new arrangement. Due to the long tissue memory of your gums, it is necessary to secure your teeth in one place to prevent them from reverting back to their former position is necessary. Dr. Fischman recommends that you wear your retainer as instructed, except when eating, drinking and flossing.

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As much as I love chocolate, that confection is no match for the rewards of a great smile. Researchers have found a genuine smile stimulates your brain more than a delicious treat! 

A smile improves so many aspects of life:

• Success with other people
• Career, success and growth
• Better self esteem

Our ability to live happy, healthy lives is a direct response to how often and easily we smile. When you smile you look good, feel good and make the world around you a better place.

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This is the first in our series: meet our staff!

Today, meet MARCI!

1. What’s one thing that makes you smile?

The sun! After the last two winters, I’m all about sunny, warm weather.

2. When did you start working with Dr. Fischman? Tell us the story.

I started working with Dr. Fischman in 1993 after we were both hired by the same dental group within 6 months of each other. When Dr. Fischman decided to open his own orthodontic practice, I moved with him.

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